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Biesterfeld strengthens market position in Italy through full acquisition of two joint ventures

Biesterfeld is acquiring 100% of the shares in its Italian joint ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem. With this, the Hamburg-based company is expanding its presence in a strategically...

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Byk-Gardner expands portfolio with acquisition of Perisens

With the acquisition of Perisens, Byk-Gardner strengthens its position in the field of measuring and testing instruments. The integration of innovative radar measurement technologies is intended to advance...

Daniel Oliva has been appointed Managing Director of Krahn Iberia.

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Daniel Oliva becomes managing director of Krahn Iberia

Daniel Oliva has been appointed managing director of Krahn Iberia. He succeeds José Manuel Trigueros, who previously led the company.

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Microencapsulated adhesives: bonding at the push of a button

Researchers at Fraunhofer IAP have developed microcapsules that encapsulate the components of a two-component adhesive and release them only under pressure. The approach aims to simplify industrial bonding...

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Interview: “The US is a key growth driver”

Kansai Helios Group takes a significant step into the US market with its new site in Johnstown, Ohio. CEO Bastian Krauss discusses the strategic importance of the expansion and how European and North American...

Eric Alström has been appointed as Hempel's Group President & CEO.

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Eric Alström to lead Hempel as new Group President & CEO

The Danish coatings manufacturer has announced the appointment of Eric Alström as its new Group President & CEO, effective 1 August 2026. Alström succeeds Michael Hansen, who stepped down in June...

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Data-driven optimisation cuts lithium-ion battery costs

A new techno-economic analysis identifies mixing, coating and drying as the most cost-sensitive steps in lithium-ion battery electrode production. By tuning key parameters, manufacturers could save up...

How formulators can overcome dispersion challenges and optimize carbon black performance in modern coating systems.

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Interview: “Biggest challenge is breaking agglomerates and keeping carbon black stable”

Jaelene Matos, Technical Marketing Manager, Americas, Coatings at Orion, discusses key formulation challenges when working with carbon black and explains how proper dispersion strategies and material compatibility...

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