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BASF to Increase Kaolin Prices Globally for Industrial Applications
Effective immediately, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase kaolin prices globally for industrial applications. Prices will be increased by up to 7 percent, with the amount of the increase dependent on the product. …11.04.13
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Global Polymer Foam Market Report to 2018
Research andMarkets has announced the addition of the "Polymer Foam Market by Types, Applications & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. The global polymer foams market's revenue was est…11.04.13
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Clariant Opens New Innovation Center in Frankfurt
Clariant recently opened its new €100 million Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. The company’s new global hub for Research & Development (R&D) is based at the “Industriepark Höchst.&rdquo…11.04.13
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Additives | Breaking News
BASF Global Oilfield Solutions to Showcase Innovative Solutions at ADIPEC 2013
BASF Global Oilfield Solutions will exhibit and showcase its broad range of products for the oilfield service industry at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), November 10 to November 13, 2013. During the conferen…11.04.13
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Price Increases
BASF to Increase Kaolin Prices Globally for Industrial Applications
Effective immediately, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase kaolin prices globally for industrial applications. Prices will be increased by up to 7 percent, with the amount of the increase dependent on the product. …11.04.13
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Clariant Plans to Divest Leather Services Business to Stahl
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it plans to sell its Leather Services business to Stahl. Stahl Holdings B.V., majority-owned by Wendel Group, is a Dutch company providing high quality chemicals, dyes and coatings…11.01.13
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Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Pigments | Solvents
Allnex Introduces Universal Pigment Grinding Medium for Non‐Aqueous Industrial Paint and Coatings with Improved Performance and an Increased Color Palette
With ADDITOL XL 6557, a polymeric, multifunctional universal grinding medium from Allnex, it is possible to formulate cost‐effective, weather‐resistant, high‐concentration solventbased pigment pastes that enable formulation of a wide range of h…11.01.13
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Breaking News | Production Equipment
Dürr Opens New Location In Mexico
Dürr is expanding its capacities in the North American market with a new business location in Querétaro, Mexico. The modern industrial complex with a workforce of approximately 280 employees was formally inaugurated on October…11.01.13
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
AkzoNobel Agrees JV deal in Oman to Boost Middle East Presence
AkzoNobel has expanded its presence in the Middle East after acquiring a 50 percent stake and management control of Sadolin Paints Oman SAOC, which employs around 150 people. The company has signed a joint venture agreement with Omar Zawawi Establis…11.01.13
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Global Renewable Chemicals Market to Grow at a CAGR of 7.32% from 2012-16, Predicts TechNavio
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Renewable Chemicals market to grow at a CAGR of 7.32 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for eco-friendly chemicals and mat…11.01.13
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Adhesives and Sealants | Breaking News
Asia-Pacific Market Continues to be the Biggest Market of Emulsion Polymers
The report, "Emulsion Polymers Market by Type (Acrylic, Vinyl, SB Latex, Polyurethane Dispersion & Others), Application (Paints & Coatings, Paper & Paperboard, Adhesives & Sealants & Others) & Geography - Global Trends an…11.01.13
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PPG's Sklarsky to Present at Morgan Stanley Chemicals Conference
PPG Industries executive vice president and chief financial officer Frank Sklarsky will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals and Agriculture Conference in Boston on Wednesday, November 13. He will discuss PPG's business and financia…11.01.13
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Breaking News
AkzoNobel Agrees JV deal in Oman to Boost Middle East Presence
AkzoNobel has expanded its presence in the Middle East after acquiring a 50 percent stake and management control of Sadolin Paints Oman SAOC, which employs around 150 people. The company has signed a joint venture agreement with Omar Zawawi Establis…11.01.13
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BASF Supplies Paints for Production of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Russia
Mercedes-Benz Vans and BASF have joined forces in the growth market of Russia. BASF is supplying all of the paints for the recently launched production of the Sprinter Classic van. Mercedes-Benz Vans manufactures the Sprinter Classic for the Russian…10.31.13
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Clariant Reports on Third Quarter
Clariant performance well on target after solid third quarter Sales from continuing operations in Q3 2013 grew 2% in local currencies and were 3% lower in Swiss francs, at CHF 1.443 billion, down from CHF 1.489 billion in the same period last year.…10.31.13
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Aerospace Coatings | Business Operation | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
PPG Aerospace Begins Deliveries of Cockpit Windows for Eclipse 550 Jet
PPG Industries’ aerospace transparencies group has begun deliveries of production windshields and side cockpit windows to Eclipse Aerospace for the Eclipse 550 jet. Optical quality of the PPG heated windshields has exceeded Eclipse’s expe…10.31.13
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A Manufacturing Renaissance? CEO Panel to Offer Insights at FABTECH 2013
In the debate on whether the United States is experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, opinions range from those who insist that the sector is on a path toward long-term growth, to those who caution against over-exuberance and believe that the turna…10.31.13
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Automotive Coatings | Automotive Refinish | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
PPG Relocates Automotive Refinish Southwest China Regional Office
PPG Industries has relocated its regional office for automotive refinish operations in Southwest China to the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone. The relocation ceremony also marked the inauguration of a new Chengdu training center f…10.31.13
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Aerospace Coatings | Business Operation | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
PPG Aerospace Advanced Green Coatings System Qualified at Eclipse
The first production Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet, which was on display at the National Business Aviation Association convention and exhibition in Las Vegas, is a shining example of the world-class finish achieved with an advanced coatings system by P…10.31.13
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BASF Supplies Paints for Production of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Russia
Mercedes-Benz Vans and BASF have joined forces in the growth market of Russia. BASF is supplying all of the paints for the recently launched production of the Sprinter Classic van. Mercedes-Benz Vans manufactures the Sprinter Classic for the Russian…10.31.13
