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DKSH Returns to European Coatings Show 2017
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading specialty chemicals distributor and provider of Market Expansion Services, will exhibit at the European Coatings Show 2017. The biennial exhibition, which will again be held at the Nürn…03.13.17
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Wacker Launches New Polymeric Binders for Adhesives and Construction Applications
At the Middle East Coatings Show (MECS), WACKER is presenting several novel polymeric binders to optimize the performance of adhesives and construction applications. The vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersion VINNAPAS EP 6420 offers best-i…03.13.17
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Covestro Introduces 'Trendy' Automotive Finish for an Evocative Appearance
At the K 2016 plastics trade fair, Covestro presented an innovative concept for electric cars incorporating the latest trends in exterior design. The exhibit will be the highlight of the Covestro booth once again at the European Coatings Show from Ap…03.13.17
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Frost & Sullivan Commends Lonza for Introducing Proxel LS
Based on its recent analysis of the in-can preservation market, Frost & Sullivan recognized Lonza with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership. In a market characterized by mostly incremental product development, Lonza&r…03.13.17
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DURANAR XL Coatings by PPG Used on New Centre Vidéotron in Quebec City
When the design team of Populous and ABCP Architecture chose to celebrate the passion Québécois’ have for winter, ice and snow in Quebec City’s new arena, they trusted DURANAR XL coatings by PPG to bring their vision to life…03.13.17
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Pittsburgh-area PPG PAINTS Stores Announce Winner of Pittsburgh Penguins ‘Golden Ticket’ Promotion
PPG announced the winner of its sponsored prize package in the Pittsburgh Penguins “Golden Ticket” sweepstakes to help celebrate the NHL team’s 50th anniversary season. Rob Wentzel of the Dormont area of Pittsburgh will visit…03.13.17
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Werner Maenen Appointed Managing Director of Shamrock Technologies BVBA
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. has appointed Werner Maenen managing director for Shamrock Technologies, BVBA. His new functions include oversight and management of operations, key functions and business. Shamrock president, Al Pape says “This r…03.13.17
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Axalta Coating Systems Announces $675 Million Share Repurchase Program Authorization
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors authorized a common share repurchase program of up to $675 million. Axalta expects the share repurchases to be made from time to time in the open market or through privately-negotiated…03.13.17
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Accella to Purchase Spray Polyurethane Foam Business from Covestro
Accella has agreed to acquire certain assets of Covestro’s spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal for portions of the Covestro business includes both commercial and production operati…03.10.17
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Covestro Showcasing Composites for Cost-effective Lightweight Construction at JEC World Composites
Fiber composite materials are lightweight and highly robust. This combination of properties opens up a wide range of potential uses in various applications, including as an alternative to conventional materials such as metal and wood. Covestro is pre…03.10.17
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New York PaintCare Bill Passed by Senate Environmental Committee
The New York Senate Environmental Conservation Committee approved legislation on February 14 that would establish the PaintCare program in that state, if enacted. The Senate bill, S. 881, which is sponsored by Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats),…03.10.17
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AkzoNobel Procures BluCure Cobalt-free Patent Portfolio from DSM
AkzoNobel announced that it has acquired the entire BluCure Cobalt-free patent and trademark portfolio from DSM Resins and Functional Materials. With full ownership of the patent portfolio, the licensing of the combined BluCure technologies by AkzoNo…03.10.17
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Sika Exhibiting at 2017 Glass Expo Northeast
Sika Corporation has announced its participation as an exhibitor at Glass Expo Northeast ‘17, March 30-31 at the Hilton Long Island, in Huntington, New York. Sika will showcase our full line of Commercial and Residential Flat Glass…03.10.17
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Henkel to Acquire Hair Professional Business in Mexico, USA
Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Nattura Laboratorios, S.A. de C.V., headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico, and associated companies in the USA, Colombia and Spain. Through the acquisition Henkel will further strengthen its Hair Professional b…03.10.17
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Team AkzoNobel to Race Newly Built Yacht in next Volvo Ocean Race
Months of speculation among international sailing fans ended today when it was announced that team AkzoNobel will race the only new Volvo Ocean 65 yacht being built for the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. Skipper Simeon Tienpont made the ann…03.10.17
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AkzoNobel Rejects PPG Bid; Reviewing Strategic Options to Separate Specialty Chemicals
AkzoNobel has announced a review of strategic options for the separation of its Specialty Chemicals business. The Specialty Chemicals business, which had revenues of €4.8 billion in 2016, is strongly positioned with a broad portfolio of leadi…03.10.17
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Axalta Coating Systems Protects Façade of Turkmenistan’s New Airport
Axalta Coating Systems has provided its Alesta SD or Super Durable line of powder coatings for the façade of Central Asia’s largest airport, the new Ashgabat International Airport. Alesta SD has been specifically developed to provide bet…03.10.17
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PPG Announces Automotive and Industrial Coatings Price Increases in Asia
PPG announced that it will implement customer-specific price increases and surcharges in Asia to offset a significant rise in raw material costs. The price changes will impact a select group of automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) coating…03.10.17
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ChemSpec Expands Market Segments as JHSi'S Exclusive Silane Distributor into North America
The anticipated growth in silane coupling agents, as a versatile compound solution in bonding inorganic and organic materials, is projected in the US at several million pounds annually for a myriad of manufacturing industry applications. In an eff…03.09.17
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Eric K. Thiele Appointed New Chief Financial Officer of Chromaflo
Chromaflo Technologies has appointed Eric K. Thiele as the Chief Financial Officer, effective March 6, 2017. In this role, Thiele will report to Scott T. Becker, President and CEO Chromaflo Technologies. Thiele’s responsibilities will includ…03.09.17
