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PPG breaks ground on automotive coatings expansion in Ohio
PPG has begun construction on a new advanced manufacturing facility at its existing site in Delaware, Ohio. The investment of more than USD 280 million is aimed at expanding automotive coatings production...
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Why AI makes human judgement more valuable in coatings
AI is transforming formulation, regulatory work and technical training in the coatings industry. Dr. Evripidis Tsaousoglou explains why faster access to answers does not replace expertise—and why practical...
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EU packaging regulation enters into force: PFAS restrictions in food-contact packaging now in effect
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has begun to apply across member states, introducing a harmonised framework for packaging and packaging waste. A key measure now in effect restricts the...
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Catalyxx to build first commercial-scale bio-based chemicals plant in Portugal
Catalyxx has selected Sines, Portugal, as the location for its first commercial-scale renewable chemicals facility. The plant will produce bio-based butanol, hexanol and octanol from bioethanol, with construction...
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MC-Bauchemie with new subsidiaries in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
MC-Bauchemie has established new subsidiaries in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as part of its international growth strategy. The moves reflect the company's focus on two of Central Asia's largest and fastest-growing...
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Shellac reinvented: thermal advances for a natural biomaterial
A recent mini review examines how chemical modifications and polymer blending can overcome the poor thermal stability of shellac, a natural biomaterial produced by the lac bug. Enhanced thermal performance...
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Carbonate placement enables degradable PE-like polymers
Researchers demonstrate that the precise placement of hydrolysable carbonate units along a polyethylene-like backbone enables chemical deconstruction while preserving crystallinity. The approach opens...
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Iron oxides: Lanxess deploys hydrogen in large-scale production
By switching to hydrogen as the fuel for drying iron oxide pigments, Lanxess has reached a technological milestone. The plant at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site saves 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and demonstrates...
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Ancora proposes acquisition of HB Fuller’s construction adhesives business
US investment fund Ancora has submitted a proposal to acquire HB Fuller’s construction adhesives business. Valued at up to EUR 1.1 billion, the proposal aims to refocus the business and unlock further...
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