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Stardust's Ongoing Commitment Despite the Difficulties in Sourcing Raw Materials

Despite the great uncertainty in terms of the availability of numerous raw materials, the manufacturer of powder coatings Stardust is committed to guaranteeing an attentive, reliable and timely service.

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AkzoNobel Launches its Second Global Start-up Challenge

AkzoNobel announces the launch of Paint the Future’s second global start-up challenge.

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Evonik Joins the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab to Accelerate Innovation With Artificial Intelligence

Evonik extended its collaboration with IBM in the field of digitalization until 2025 and became the first chemical company in the world to participate in the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab for Artificial Intelligence research and development.

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Covestro Completes Acquisition of Resins & Functional Materials Business from DSM

Covestro succesfully completed the acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials business (RFM) from the Dutch company Royal DSM.

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Hempel Opens its New Headquarters

Hempel has opened its new Campus in Copenhagen, which includes offices and a state-of-the-art R&D facility.

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BASF Unveils its Projects to Reach Climate Neutrality

BASF presented a roadmap to achieve climate neutrality and zero emissions by 2050.

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Romaco Acquires STE Tecpharm, S.L.

Romaco has acquired the Spanish manufacturer of processing technology STE Tecpharm, S.L. to strengthen its processing business.

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AkzoNobel Partners with Polar Pod for Pioneering Scientific Mission in Antarctica

AkzoNobel is the exclusive paints and coatings partner of a pioneering scientific expedition which will send an oceanographic platform around Antarctica to study the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.

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Guardian AM Medical: The First Powder Coating to Receive the CATAS QUALITY AWARD Certification

The Guardian AM Medical Series 3010H, a white polyester powder coating with a gloss finish and antimicrobial properties, developed by Stardust Powder Coatings, has received the prestigious CATAS QUALITY AWARD certification for application on health facilities furniture (CQA HFFC 01).

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Lori Parent is Delta Tecnic’s New Sales Director in the US and Canada

Delta Tecnic has appointed Lori Parent as new sales director for the US and Canadian markets.

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AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of Titan Paints

AkzoNobel N.V. has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Industrias Titan S.A.U. (Titan Paints).

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Hempel Announces Global Price Increase

Due to the escalation of raw material prices, Hempel will increase sales prices of its products and solutions.

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Hempel Launches Futureproof, A New Sustainability Framework

Hempel has launched Futureproof, its new sustainability framework for delivering on their strategic goal of sustainability leadership.

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Hempel Signs an Agreement to Acquire Wattyl

On February 18, Hempel A/S signed an agreement to acquire Wattyl, a leading paint manufacturer for the decorative and protective segments in Australia and New Zealand, with the aim to create a strong synergy for continuous growth. 

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Nordson Launches an Online Virtual Showroom

Nordson has launched a virtual showroom as a new way to experience powder coating products.

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