2023

Clariant Showcased Renewable Ethylene Oxide Derivatives for Paints and Coatings at ChemExpo India

The 100% bio-based VITA range of Clariant will help customers to reduce carbon footprint.

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IMCD Completed the Acquisition of the Chemicals Portfolio of ACM

The acquisition of ACM AB will allow IMCD N.V. to strengthen its presence in the coatings industry.

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Biesterfeld and Scott Bader Signed a CASE Distribution Agreement

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will market the CASE products of Scott Bader across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Jotun Launched an Intumescent Coating Also Tested in its Arctic Station

The intumescent hydrocarbon fire protection coating Jotachar JF750 XT from Jotun has been tested for all climates.

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Archroma Announced a Transition Plan for the Role of CEO

Archroma announced that Heike van de Kerkhof will step down as CEO effective April 30, 2023. Mark Garrett will assume the role of interim CEO while Archroma’s Board of Directors carries out a comprehensive search process for installing a permanent CEO.

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TAAPE Will Come Back in October 2023 after a Four-Year Hiatus

The 2023 edition of Thailand Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo will take place in Bangkok from 24th to 26th October.

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The University of Trento Announces a Workshop on Coatings

Several industry professionals are going to speak at the event “Organic coatings, the solution for protection and aesthetics: trends and innovations in the industry”.

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Tecnopails Presented Two New Packaging Systems at European Coatings Show

The Linea Evo and Basic 2023 packaging lines by Tecnopails have been introduced for the first time during the European Coatings Show 2023.

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ACE Manufacturer ZOOMLION Employed Interpon Powder Coatings to Reduce Emissions

The cement mixers manufacturer ZOOMLION relied on Interpon to switch from liquid to powder coatings.

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Universal Matter Completed the Acquisition of Applied Graphene Materials

The combined capabilities will accelerate the growth of novel graphene-based solutions for protective and industrial coatings.

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Hempel Announces Changes to its Executive Group Management

Hempel A/S announced the appointment of Peter la Cour Gormsen as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President of Finance and the one of René Overgaard Jensen as Chief Transformation & Information Officer (CTIO) and Executive Vice President of Digital, Strategy & Transformation.

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AkzoNobel and Philips have Partnered with Damen Shipyards to Develop Pioneering Antifouling Solution

Damen Shipyards has teamed up with AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a state-of-the-art fouling control solution that uses UV-C light technology to keep underwater vessel hulls clean.

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WACKER Introduces New Silicone Resin Binders for Heat-Resistant Coatings

The two binders SILRES® M 51 E and SILRES® IC 900 by WACKER allow to formulate coatings that can withstand up to 600° C.

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BASF Named Supplier of the Year 2022 by General Motors

BASF has received its 16th award from General Motors, celebrating global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding requirements.

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PPG Renamed Its Coatings Offering for Automotive and Industrial Paint Shop Equipment

PPG OptiGuard helps OEM to reduce time, costs and other maintenance challenges associated with cleaning paint shop equipment.

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