AkzoNobel becomes global refinish partner for electric vehicle maker BYD
AkzoNobel has become the global refinish partner for new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto Sales Company Ltd. – currently the
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Röhm extens the shutdown of several MMA plants at Worms, Germany, on weak European demand
Röhm (Darmstadt, Germany) says it is extending the shutdown of several methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer plants at its production site
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Celanese lifts force majeure on majority of acetyls in Western Hemisphere
Celanese (Dallas, Texas) has lifted a force majeure declared in May this year on a range of acetyl products in the Western
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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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BASF Petronas Chemicals to double 2-EHA production capacity in Malaysia
Joint venture company plans to expand the annual production capacity of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) from 30,000 to 60,000 metric tons
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Antimicrobial Coatings Market worth $7.0 billion by 2027 | Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets
Antimicrobial Coatings Market size is estimated to be USD 4.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 7.0 billion by 2027, at a
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BYK innovation makes applications lightweight, more stable and safer
BYK Additives is launching BYK-MAX CT 4275 to the market, a novel, specially developed additive that can be used in a wide
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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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Axalta Releases Second Quarter 2022 Results New copper coating could be the next superbug fighter Sika’s Takeover of MBCC Group
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New copper coating could be the next superbug fighter
A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for
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BASF expands capacity for automotive refinish coatings in Jiangmen, China
Annual capacity to reach 30,000 metric tons per year Expansion further supports market growth n in the automotive industry in China
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RPM International Inc. Unveils Industrial Coatings Group
RPM Industrial Coatings Group will be officially introduced at this year’s International Woodworking Fair Atlanta on August 22. The company
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PPG reports second quarter 2022 financial results
Record second quarter net sales of $4.7 billion, approximately 8% higher than prior year Organic sales growth of 8%, driven
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BASF again with strong earnings despite continued high prices for raw materials and energy
Sales growth of 16.3 percent to €23.0 billion EBIT before special items of €2.3 billion on the level of prior-year quarter Net income
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Clariant’s new Dispersogen® Flex 100: now the only choice for superior and sustainable pigment preparations
Universal dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigment preparations 100% active with ultimate flexibility from pigment concentrates to color paints
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Sika’s Takeover of MBCC Group Could Lead to Competition Loss, UK Regulator Says
The U.K. competition regulator said Wednesday that the expected acquisition of MBCC Group by Sika AG could lead to a
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WACKER Raises Full-Year Forecast after Another Strong Quarter
Wacker Chemie AG continued on its growth trajectory in Q2 2022. The Munich-based chemical company generated sales of €2,174.2 million
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Axalta Releases Second Quarter 2022 Results
Record pricing and strong volume growth drove a solid quarterly performance above mid-point of expectations Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA)
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Arkema to acquire Polimeros Especiales, a leading emulsion resins producer in Mexico
The planned acquisition of this leading player in solvent-free waterborne acrylic resins will strengthen Arkema’s position in this fast-growing region.
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BASF confirms final phase of MDI expansion at Geismar Verbund site
Annual production capacity to be increased to 600,000 metric tons by the middle of the decade Total investment of $780
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AkzoNobel revenue up 14% despite impact of lockdowns in China and destocking in EMEA DIY channels
Highlights Grow & Deliver (compared with Q2 2021) •Revenue up 14% and 10% higher in constant currencies1, pricing up 16%•ROS2 at
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Evonik introduces TEGO® Dispers 658 sustainable dispersing additive
Evonik Coating Additives’ new TEGO® Dispers 658 offers improved sustainability and similar performance to the market standard TEGO® Dispers 650
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AkzoNobel to acquire Lankwitzer Lackfabrik’s aluminum wheel liquid coatings business
AkzoNobel is to bolster its performance coatings portfolio after reaching an agreement to acquire the wheel liquid coatings business of
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Huntsman starts up new Geismar MDI splitter
Huntsman Corporation announced the start of commercial operation of a new methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) splitter at its Geismar site
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BASF Group releases preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2022
Sales expected to be €22,974 million (Q2 2021: €19,753 million), considerably above the prior-year quarter and above analyst consensus EBIT
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Perstorp completes 2-EHA capacity expansion in Sweden
2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) is one of the flagship products within Perstorp Group, which has the largest production capacity in the
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Covestro breaks ground on two new production facilities in Shanghai | New lines for polyurethane dispersions and elastomers
New lines for polyurethane dispersions and elastomers to meet rising demand Total investment of a mid-double-digit million euro amount New
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BASF doubles its polymer dispersions capacity in India
BASF completed the installation and start-up of a state-of-the-art acrylic dispersions production line in Dahej, India, serving the coatings, construction,
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AkzoNobel announces €20 million investment and creates new jobs in France
A €20 million investment has been announced by AkzoNobel to increase and improve production at two of its sites in
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Hexion Announces Adoption of Renewable Methanol to Produce a more Sustainable Product
Hexion Inc. announced that it has begun using bio-based methanol in the production of formaldehyde at its Baytown, Texas, manufacturing
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