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AkzoNobel No Longer Intends to Acquire Tikkurila

After submitting a binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila for €31.25 per share on January 28, 2021, AkzoNobel announced it no longer intends to pursue this acquisition, following a competing, higher, offer for Tikkurila.

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AkzoNobel Receives Top Employer Recertification in Five Key Markets

AkzoNobel's commitment to employee well-being, engagement and development has led the paint and coatings manufacturer to receive certification from the Top Employers Institute in 5 major markets: UK, China, Brazil, USA and the Netherlands.

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BASF is Raising the Prices of its Formulation Additives Globally

BASF has announced a 5-10% cost increase on most of its products to continue supporting customers with high-end products and services.

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PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Wörwag

PPG announced the acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.

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ALIT Technologies Partners with SAT for the Exclusive Sale of Fastrip ISP

ALIT Technologies and SAT sign a collaboration agreement for the sale of Fastrip ISP paint stripping technologies for aluminium extrusions vertical coating lines.

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Perstorp Group Obtains Liquidity to Seize New Growth Opportunities Once Conditions Improve

Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) has granted a Revolving Credit Facility of SEK 600m, a unique and first of its kind financing solution, to support the Group in its development, protect it from the current market context and provide liquidity to seize new business opportunities.

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AkzoNobel Acquires New Nautical Coatings

AkzoNobel announced the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings, owner of the Sea Hawk yacht coatings brand.

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KRÜSS Launches a Completely New Website

KRÜSS has completely renewed the company's website, with new, engaging content, optimized mobile use and diverse navigation aids for newcomers to interfacial analysis.

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Lesta and Cabycal Sign a Distribution Agreement of Lesta's Painting Robots in Spain

Last July, after having worked for several months in the presentation of the robots in the Spanish market, Lesta and Cabycal have signed a collaboration agreement for the distribution of Lesta's painting robots in Spain.

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PPG to Acquire Tikkurila

PPG announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tikkurila in an all-cash transaction.

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Jotun, HHI and HMM Collaborate to Challenge Biofouling and Ensure Green Proactive Hull Cleaning

Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed an agreement with Hyundai Merchant Marine and Jotun to ensure cleaner, more efficient and greener vessel hull performance and optimal environmental protection.

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KOLZER Has Received ISO 9001 Certification

Kolzer announced that its products and services comply with the ISO 9001 quality standard. This attests to the continuous commitment of the PVD coating manufacturer to provide its customers with the best possible quality.

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Trinseo Appoints New Technical Sales Representative to CASE Team

Trinseo has appointed Joseph Clarke as technical sales representative of its CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) business.

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AkzoNobel Installs Solar Panels at Two of Its Production Sites

As part of AkzoNobel's sustainability ambitions, the company has recently installed solar panels at its production sites in Garcia (Mexico) and Barcelona (Spain).

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Hempel Awarded with Vestas' Sustainability Award 2020

Hempel has received from Vestas the Sustainability Award 2020 for supporting them on their journey to become CO\2\ neutral by 2030.

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