BASF and SINOPEC to expand capacity for Neopentylglycol in Nanjing, China
Neopentylglycol (NPG) capacity expanded in August 2020 Annual capacity to reach 80,000 metric tons per year Market position further strengthened
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Hempel to continue to invest in the Chinese market and innovation
Today, global coatings manufacturer Hempel celebrated a significant milestone in China when it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new
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BASF to plan realignment of Global Business Services unit: Headcount to decline by up to 2,000
Global concept to bundle service offerings for units in BASF Group Headcount in Global Business Services will decline by up
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Siegwerk to receive APR recognition for deinking technology for improving the recyclability of PET bottles
With its AQUANTUM Alkali Strippable Primer and SICURA UV/LED ink technology Siegwerk sets a new standard for the recycling of
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Henkel to enable recyclable paper packaging with innovative coating solutions
As a leading supplier of adhesives and coatings for packaging applications, Henkel is working closely with its partners to support
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AkzoNobel to receive Boeing approval for color blending in China
AkzoNobel’s aerospace coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to color blend the company’s Aerodur
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New BYK products to win Ringier award
BYK-3480 and BYK-3481, both of which have perfect properties for significantly reducing static surface tension and defoaming in water-based systems, were recently
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PPG to Receive DOE Funding for Energy-Saving Automotive Paints and Coatings
Scientists to explore new algorithms and supercomputing resources to model paint flow, leveling for advanced multi-layer coatings systems PPG today
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Nouryon to strengthen US Expancel position with new Midwest production facility
Nouryon has selected Green Bay, Wisconsin, US as the location for a new facility to produce its Expancel expandable microspheres.
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AkzoNobel to make waves in China with water-based renewal of major plant
As Chinese customers and consumers demand more eco-premium water-based decorative paints, AkzoNobel’s Guangzhou plant aims to deliver. A huge automation
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TAUBMANS paint by PPG to release game-changing COLOURSMITH colour-creation technology
TAUBMANS® paint by PPG released its revolutionary COLOURSMITH™ app and website, which allow consumers to create their own bespoke paint colours from
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Hexion and Wayfinder to Announce Canadian Resin Coating Partnership
Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) and Wayfinder Corp. (“Wayfinder”) today announced their partnership to better serve resin coated proppant
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Dow to introduce INNATE™ TF Polyethylene Resins for Tenter Frame Biaxial Orientation: The Future of Sustainable Packaging
Answering the industry needs of high performance, consumer convenience, and recyclability, Dow is excited to announce an innovative and revolutionary
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Evonik to open new technology center for 3D printing in the USA
Evonik is further expanding its business in the area of additive manufacturing. The specialty chemicals company has opened a new
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Axalta to Release 2018-2019 Sustainability Report
Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today issued its 2018-2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s advancements
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Novel Coating to Provide Long-Term Protection Against Coronavirus at Schools, Government, and Institutional Buildings
BioX Pro, the U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of BioX Group, a leading chemical provider, can help schools, universities, governmental, and other
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Adaptive Surface Technologies Awarded $499,000 USAF Contract to Develop Icephobic Coating that Improves Pre-Flight and In-Flight Anti-Icing Properties on Military Aircraft and Avionics
Adaptive Surface Technologies, Inc. (AST), a Cambridge, MA-based industrial technology company that produces the SLIPS® line of materials and coatings used for
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Nouryon to build state-of-the-art hydroperoxide facility in Ningbo, China
The manufacturing facility is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2021 and will have an annual capacity
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Stahl to partner in Research and Innovation Action aiming to replace conventional polymers with novel bio-based polymers
Stahl will be one of the partners in a Research and Innovation Action aiming to replace conventional polymers with novel
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AkzoNobel to supply products for landmark liquid natural gas project in Canada
Canada’s largest ever liquid natural gas (LNG) project is underway in British Colombia and AkzoNobel is supplying customized protective coatings
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AkzoNobel’s Interpon brand to launch 3D visualization for powder coatings customers
Choosing the right powder coating has never been easier, thanks to the introduction of immersive 3D imaging technology by AkzoNobel’s
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Virtual Formulation Assistant COATINO® officially launched by Evonik
After about two years of development, COATINO® leaves the Early Access Phase: The virtual assistant is now available free of
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AkzoNobel excited by innovation potential of new supplier collaborations
Five enterprising companies have embarked on a new innovation journey with AkzoNobel after their inventive ideas were selected as part
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Nouryon to complete organic peroxides expansion in Brazil
Nouryon has completed a project to more than double capacity for organic peroxides at its plant in Itupeva, Brazil. The
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PPG NOVAGUARD 810ER Coating to Become First to Be Qualified by US Naval Sea Systems Command for All Major Tank Lining Applications
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its PPG NOVAGUARD® 810ER coating has been qualified by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command
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Axalta to Host Shanghai Paint and Coating Enterprise Safety Conference at Jiading Plant
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, hosted a paint and coating enterprise safety conference
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Celanese to Sign Technology Licensing Agreement for Acetic Acid Route to Acrylic Acid
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced that its subsidiary, Celanese (Nanjing) Chemical Co.
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Nippon Paint to Provide “Perfect Interior Air Clean” Antibacterial and Antivirus Coating Free of Charge
Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman, President and CEO: Masaaki Tanaka; hereinafter the “Company”) has decided
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SolarWindow Innovation to Bolster Electricity-Generating Plastic
SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: WNDW), developer of transparent electricity-generating coatings for glass or plastics, is pleased to announce that recent
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GrapheneCA’s Breakthrough Antimicrobial Coatings to Pass Primary Independent Test
Graphene supplier and product manufacturer Nano Graphene Inc., announced its breakthrough antibacterial products have shown to be 99.9% effective in
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