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allnex Launched the New Polyester Resin CRYLCOAT® 2406-2 for Outdoor Applications

The new resin developed by allnex provides high gloss and matte powder coatings.

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Setting new standards for Architectural Coatings

In today's environmentally conscious marketplace, formulators are challenged to be sensitive to the potentially negative environmental impacts of their systems. As global trends and regulations move away from many traditional materials, formulators are looking to transition to more environmentally friendly systems. Formulators are also challenged with reducing or even eliminating VOCs from their architectural systems. Furthermore, the desire to extend the longevity and durability of coatings is strong as this also pays into the trend of sustainability.

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IMCD Completed the Acquisition of Kuni Chemical

The acquisition will allow IMCD to strengthen its industrial footprint of specialty chemicals in Japan.

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UBE Will Increase the Production of Polycarbonate Diol in Thailand

UBE Corporation will expand the production of PCD to meet the rising demand in the Asian region.

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Arkema Launched a Waterborne Binder for Industrial Paints with Reduced VOCs

Arkema has introduced SYNAQUA® 9511, a new acrylic polyol emulsion specifically developed for challenging industrial applications.

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ECKART Launches New Zinc Flake Pigment for Heavy-Duty Corrosion Protection

ECKART launched the new ProFlake Zn 3000 zinc flake pigment which is optimized for sustainable corrosion protective paint systems.

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Evonik Increased Its Production Capacity for ACEMATT® Matting Agents

The manufacturing facility in Taiwan will allow Evonik to meet the rising demand for precipitated matting agents in Asia.

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Azelis Expands the Partnership with Albemarle Across Europe

Albemarle’s SAYTEX® line will be included in Azelis’ portfolio.

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Huntsman Started the Commercial Operation of Its New Splitter at Geismar Polyurethanes Plant

The splitter will enable Huntsman to produce more high-value differentiated grades from crude MDI.

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Arkema Will Acquire the Mexican Producer of Emulsion Resins Polimeros Especiales

The acquisition will strengthen the growth of Arkema in the waterborne acrylic resins market.

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The EU Innovation Fund Will Support Perstorp’s Project Air

The Swedish production facility for sustainable methanol of Perstorp will employ recovered CO2 and other residue streams.

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Covestro Is Building Two New Polyurethane Dispersions and Elastomers Plants in Shanghai

The two new plants increase the scale of the largest production site of Covestro.

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Perstorp Has Expanded the Production of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid

Perstorp’s Swedish site has been debottlenecked to meet the increasing global demand for 2-EHA.

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Evonik Launched the Sustainable Dispersing Additive TEGO Dispers 658

The coating additives portfolio of Evonik has been expanded with a readily biodegradable solution to improve sustainability and performances.

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Heubach Expanded the Colanyl® 500 Range with a Vibrant Orange Pigment

Heubach is introducing a new high performance orange aqueous pigment preparation for durable coating solutions.

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