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Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2021 Awarded to Sherwin-Williams’ FIRETEX Intumescent Fire Protection Technology

Sherwin-Williams’ FIRETEX Intumescent Fire Protection Technology, which delivers time and cost saving fire protection for structural steel, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2021.

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Dr. Martin Welp Resigns as Managing Director at Dörken

After more than 11 years, Dr. Martin Welp, Managing Director of Dörken Coatings GmbH & Co. KG, has left the company for personal reasons.

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AGM Joins Key Events for Graphene-Based Technologies

Applied Graphene Materials will present its latest technological developments in graphene dispersion capabilities at two key industry events in the coming months. 

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Perstorp Commits to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In line with Paris Climate Agreement, Perstorp Group has committed to setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Axalta Rebranding Operation: the Launch of the Axalta Mobility Coatings Division

With the aim of supporting innovation processes and offering cutting-edge technologies and flexibility to withstand the evolving demands of OEM customers, the Transportation Coatings division has been rebranded Mobility Coatings.

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Advanced Polymer Coating Appoints Kenny Rogers as Business Development Consultant

Kenny Rogers has joined Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) as a Business Development Consultant for the MarineLINE cargo tank coating system.

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Asahi Kasei Europe Starts Operations at New Location in Düsseldorf

Asahi Kasei Europe has united European sales, marketing and R&D activities at its new location at Düsseldorf Harbour, Germany.

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Chemetall Receives the European Supplier Award by Novelis

Chemetall received the European Supplier Award 2020 by Novelis as a recognition for the continuous pursue of excellence in quality as well as its expertise, reliability and professional services.

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Inkmaker Group Rebrands as IM GROUP in Conjunction with World Earth Day

On April 22, Inkmaker Group became IM GROUP. The official launch - in the planning for approximately two years - was filmed at Inkmaker’s Headquarters in Turin, Italy, which are now also the headquarters of IM GROUP.

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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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