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Performance Ups and Downs the World Over

An assessment of the results of three of Europe’s top paint makers – AkzoNobel, Hempel and Jotun – suggests that decent, top-line growth was hard to come by.

Terry Knowles, European Correspondent 03.31.25

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Dow Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Thailand Facility

Dow achieves ISCC PLUS certification at Map Ta Phut propylene glycol facility in Thailand

03.20.25

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AkzoNobel Supervisory Board Member Jolanda Poots-Bijl to Step Down

The decision follows her appointment as CFO of Ahold Delhaize, which limits availability for her current board role.

01.17.24

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Dow and Evonik Announce Pilot Plant in Germany

Dow and Evonik have announced the start-up and operation of a hydrogen peroxide to propylene glycol pilot plant at Evonik’s site in Germany.

11.21.23

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Univar Solutions Expands Distribution Relationship with Dow in Germany for Silicone Additives

Univar Solutions expands distribution relationship with Dow in Germany for silicone additives and resins in paint and coatings markets.

09.08.23

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Safic-Alcan Strengthens Dist. Agreement with DOWPolyurethanes to Include Central, Eastern Europe

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09.07.23

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Indorama Ventures Listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Indorama Ventures listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the sixth consecutive year.

12.13.22

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Nils Andersen, AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board Chair, to Step Down

Andersen will pursue new external board position.

11.23.22

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BASF to Wind Down Activities in Russia and Belarus Except for Business That Supports Food Production

In 2021, Russia and Belarus accounted for around 1% of BASF Group’s total sales.

04.27.22

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Terra Firma, Dowd & Guild, and Northspec Chemicals Create New Partnership

Distributors will provide comprehensive sales coverage to the entire United States and Canada.

03.01.22

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Arkema Raises Its Ranking to Third Place in 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Arkema is now third in the DJSI World and second in the DJSI Europe.

11.18.21

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Dow Construction Chemicals Expands JNS SmithChem's Distribution Territory

JNS SmithChem now authorized Southeast region distributor.

03.31.21

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Univar Solutions, Dow Coating Materials Announce New Distribution Agreement

For the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Turkey.

Coatings World staff 12.23.20

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Arkema Joins Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Arkema joins the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in 6th place in the “Chemicals” category.

Coatings World staff 11.19.20

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Emerald Kalama Chemical Promotes Kelly Pippine to VP, Marketing & Technology

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04.01.20

Market Reports | Special Purpose Coatings

Flame Retardant Coating Additives to Surpass $200 Million by 2020: Fact.MR

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03.19.20

Additives

Additives Directory

Here is a look at the latest offerings from select additives suppliers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.

03.13.20

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Dowd and Guild Inc. Welcomes Doug Emory to Sales Team

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02.13.20

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Sherwin-Williams to Build New Global HQ in Downtown Cleveland, R&D Center in Brecksville

Preliminary plans call for Sherwin-Williams to invest a minimum of $600 million to build both facilities.

02.06.20

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PPG, Dow Collaborate on Sustainable Future Program to Reduce Carbon Impacts

The partnership focuses on advances in anti-corrosion coating products for steel designed to deliver reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

02.04.20

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Dow Coating Materials Increases Palmer Holland’s Distribution Territory Into Canada

Dow Coating Materials has expanded Palmer Holland’s authorization to distribute DCM acrylic products in Canada.

01.16.20

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Maroon Group Adds New VP of Principal Management

Will work to support Maroon Group's existing relationships and expand its portfolio of specialty chemicals and ingredients across North America.

12.17.19

Brenntag Expands Assets, Sales in Latin America Network

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Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 12.11.19

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Michelman Appoints James Xue Country Manager for Greater China

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11.26.19

Is The China-U.S. Trade War Over or Just Beginning?

The ongoing trade war with the U.S. has had a significant impact on the economic health of China.

Dan Watson, Contributing Editor 11.14.19

CHINACOAT 2019 Reaches New Heights

Organizers report more than 97,000 square meters of gross exhibition space – a 25 percent increase from 2018.

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 11.14.19

Is The China-U.S. Trade War Over or Just Beginning?

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Dan Watson , Contributing Editor 11.11.19

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ALTIVIA Completes Dow's Acetone Derivatives Business Acquisition

Company starts operations of business and industrial park in Institute, West Virginia.

11.04.19

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Carbon Announced as 2019 Polyurethane Innovation Award Winner

Top CPI award presented at annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Orlando, Florida.

10.11.19

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Trinseo Acquires Dow’s Latex Binders Business

The transaction includes full ownership and operational control of both latex production facilities at Rheinmunster.

10.10.19

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CPI Honors Two with Distinguished Leadership Award

The two awards were given out at the 2019 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

10.09.19

How Africa Can Mitigate High TiO2 Prices

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Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.30.19

CHINACOAT 2019 Reaches New Heights

Organizers report more than 97,000 square meters of gross exhibition space – a 25 percent increase from 2018

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 09.30.19

Breaking News | Distributor News | Pigments

Cathay Industries Appoints Dowd and Guild Inc. as Western US Iron Oxide Pigment Distributor

"We anticipate our customers will see a seamless transition to Dowd and Guild," said Chuck Hoover, Cathay's VP for Coatings, Plastics & Specialty Markets.

09.11.19

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