BASF offers neopentyl glycol and propionic acid with product carbon footprint of zero
BASF for the first time offers neopentyl glycol (NPG) and propionic acid (PA) with a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF)1 of
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Evonik increases additive capacities for architectural paints
Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is increasing capacities of two additive product groups for architectural paints: TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents
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AkzoNobel provides Q3 update following high macro-economic uncertainty
AkzoNobel provides a Q3 update as high macro-economic uncertainty – especially in Europe and China – led to near historical
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BASF Coatings inaugurates new electrocoat research center
BASF Coatings has inaugurated a new research center for electrophoretic dip coating at its headquarters in Münster-Hiltrup, Germany. The electrophoretic
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Hempel acquires Cap Couleurs Group’s store network in South-East France
Key messages Following an exclusive dialogue, Hempel has completed the acquisition of the Cap Couleurs Group’s store network in South-East
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A New Array – the theme of BASF’s 2022-2023 Automotive Color Trends collection
Each year, designers for BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection to inspire automotive designers around the globe. The 2022-2023
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Henkel acquires advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies Inc.
Henkel completed the acquisition of the US-based advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies Inc. (NBD Nano). NBD Nano, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts,
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PPG to highlight coatings for battery electric vehicles
PPG announced that it will showcase its growing portfolio of paints and coatings for battery electric vehicles (EV) during the
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Newly developed ice-shedding coating is 100 times stronger than others
A University of Houston mechanical engineer has developed a sprayable ice-shedding material that is 100 times stronger than any others.
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Arkema introduces new acrylic polyol emulsion for industrial paints with reduced VOC levels
Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials for paints and coatings, recently introduced SYNAQUA® 9511 new performance waterborne binder for use
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Eckart’s new zinc flake pigments provide sustainability and cost savings for heavy-duty corrosion protection
Revised norms and regulations allow the use of zinc flake pigments: attractive price performance-ratio, better corrosion protection• New ProFlake® Zn
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BASF, SABIC and Linde start construction of the world’s first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracker furnaces
BASF, SABIC and Linde have started construction of the world’s first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracker furnaces.
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PPG earns prestigious R&D 100 Awards for antimicrobial, antiviral paints
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that two of its industry-leading antimicrobial and antiviral products have been recognized with 2022 R&D® 100
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Arkema finalizes the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales in Mexico
On Sept. 1, 2022, Arkema finalized the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, strengthening the group’s offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this
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Flint Group Narrow Web Showcases Sutainable Ink and Coating Innovations at Labelexpo Americas 2022
Evolution series boosts plastic recycling; expanded ‘Dual Cure’ LED-UV curable coating range cuts energy costs for label converters At Labelexpo
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PPG to highlight PPG ENVIROCRON HeatSense powder coating for heat-sensitive substrates at International Woodworking Fair
PPG announced that it will showcase its patent-pending PPG ENVIROCRON™ HeatSense low-temperature-cure powder coating for wood and heat-sensitive substrates at
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Evonik grows strongly in the first half of the year and confirms outlook for adjusted EBITDA for 2022
Adjusted EBITDA growth of 12 percent in Q2; Higher raw material, logistics and energy costs offset by product price increases;
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Introducing Vining Ivy: GLIDDEN Paint by PPG’s ‘bluish, greenish’ 2023 Color of the Year
PPG announced that GLIDDEN™ paint by PPG asked consumers to call it like THEY see it with the announcement of
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Evonik increases production capacities for ACEMATT® matting agents
Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding the production capacity of its ACEMATT® precipitated matting agents at its manufacturing facility
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Protective coating material self-heals in 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight
Researchers have developed a transparent protective coating material that can self-heal in 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight. Excellent durability
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Covestro announces sale of Additive Manufacturing Business to Stratasys
Business provides material solutions for common polymer 3D printing processes Sale includes R&D facilities, offices and employees in Europe, U.S. and
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Archroma to acquire the Textile Effects business of Huntsman Corporation
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions and a portfolio company of U.S.-based private investment firm SK
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LANXESS with good Q2 2022 despite challenging environment
Second-quarter sales up 36.1 percent to EUR 1.999 billion EBITDA pre exceptionals up 14.5 percent year-on-year at EUR 253 million
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BASF to produce more specialty pyrrolidones in North America
BASF has announced it will produce more N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Pyrrolidone (HEP) and N-Octyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NOP) at its Geismar, Louisiana, Verbund site. The production
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BASF enters power agreements for clean energy supply of more than 20 BASF sites across the United States
BASF enables renewable energy projects by signing VPPAs totaling 250 MW Energy supply for more than 20 manufacturing sites will be
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Covestro flags heightened gas supply risks, potential production cuts
Covestro says it expects an “increasingly challenging” second half of the year and anticipates Russia’s war against Ukraine will continue
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Arkema publishes second-quarter 2022 results
Excellent quarterly results, confirming the soundness of our strategy toward Specialty Materials, and achieved in a very inflationary context.Annual guidance
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Jotun has decided to exit Russia
Jotun has sold its interests in Russia and leaves the country. The employees will keep their jobs in the company
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IGM Resins Strengthens Market-Leading Position by Acquiring Litian
IGM Resins, the leading global provider of energy curing raw material solutions, announces that it has acquired Litian, a leading
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PPG announces PPG INNOVEL PRO technology, an upgrade to its non-bisphenol beverage can coating
Enhanced internal spray increases production efficiency for aluminum cans PPG announced PPG INNOVEL® PRO, an enhanced internal spray coating that
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