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Siegwerk accelerates investment programme to expand global printing inks and coatings capabilities
The supplier of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels has more than doubled its annual investment volume in 2025 as part of its long-term growth strategy. Over the next five...
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The transportation coatings market
The global transportation coatings market is projected to grow from USD 36.38 billion in 2025 to USD 60.86 billion by 2036, at a CAGR of 4.8%. How is the situation at the market currently? By Rajib Barman,...
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Greener routes to HCPK for photopolymerisation identified
A comparative life cycle assessment of six synthetic routes for the photoinitiator 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone (HCPK) identifies the environmentally preferable option and confirms the feasibility...
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Nippon Paint Holdings reorganises Japan subsidiaries
Nippon Paint Holdings has announced a restructuring of its Japanese subsidiary network, effective January 2027. The reorganisation will dissolve Nippon Paint Surf Chemicals and redistribute its surface...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta refine merger governance after shareholder dialogue
Akzo Nobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced adjustments to the proposed governance framework for their planned merger of equals, following extensive engagement with shareholders. The changes affect...
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Network formation in 1K and 2K polyurethane coatings analysed
A comprehensive study directly compares water-borne and solvent-borne one- and two-component polyurethane coatings based on identical commercial Bayhydrol® dispersions. The findings highlight the critical...
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BASF sets the course: two board mandates extended until 2030
The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors until the end of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting...
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Low-viscosity polyurethane acrylate for 3D printing applications
A two-step chemical modification strategy based on hydroxymethylation and acetylation can reduce the viscosity of polyurethane acrylate by up to 51.55 % without compromising key performance properties....
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Burgess Pigment completes acquisition of Thiele Kaolin
Burgess Pigment has finalised its acquisition of Thiele Kaolin Company, bringing together two complementary kaolin businesses with shared roots in Sandersville, Georgia, USA.
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