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Copper nanoclusters boost flame and microbial resistance of WPU

Researchers have engineered a water-borne polyurethane composite by incorporating casein-templated copper nanoclusters as a green multifunctional nanofiller. The system integrates enhanced flame retardancy,...

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Univar Solutions acquires H.M. Royal to expand specialty distribution

Univar Solutions has acquired H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives in the United States.

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Machine learning transforms design of surface coatings

A new review examines how machine learning is transforming the design and optimisation of surface coatings. By capturing complex relationships between formulation, processing parameters and performance,...

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UV LED technology drives green transition in wood coatings

A new review examines the growing role of UV LED light-curing technology in the wood coatings industry. The authors highlight advances in resin systems, light sources and photoinitiators that address key...

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Axalta and Akzo Nobel shareholders approve merger of equals in landmark coatings industry vote

Shareholders of both Axalta Coating Systems and Akzo Nobel have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposed all-stock merger of equals, marking a significant milestone in the creation of a combined global...

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Saint-Gobain returns to growth in all regions in first-half 2026

Saint-Gobain has published its first-half 2026 results, reporting EUR 23.6 billion in group sales and an EBITDA of EUR 3,625 million. Construction chemicals delivered 8.5 % organic growth in the second...

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Chemours releases second quarter 2026 results

The global chemistry company has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of approximately USD 1.6 billion and a significant year-on-year improvement in free...

To celebrate this milestone, Chief R&D Officer Dr. ASM Obaidullah Mahmud, along with the Research & Development (R&D) team, extended their heartfelt congratulations to Mohsin Habib Chowdhury and presented him with a bouquet of flowers as a token of their best wishes. Several senior members of the R&D team were present on the occasion, including Syed Rashedul Alam, Head of QA & Process Development; Ali Shazzad Mohammad Morshed, Head of Emulsion, Adhesive & Textile; Md Saiful Ashraf and Sk Emadul Bari, Head of WB Architectural Coating; Md Galib Imtiaz, Head of Solvent-Based Paints & Coatings; Md Jahidur Rahman, Head of R&D Special Projects; and Mahbub Hossain, Manager, Vendor Development & R&D Compliance.

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Mohsin Habib Chowdhury new CEO and Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh

Mohsin Habib Chowdhury has taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh.

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