BASF's Coatings division inaugurated a new, world-scale automotive coatings plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP) in Caojing, Shanghai, China.
Wacker Chemical Corp., part of the global chemical group Wacker Chemie AG, is planning a number of concurrent expansion projects to support regional growth and demand for silicones and HDK pyrogenic silica.
Vogel Paint Inc. has completed Phase One of a five-year, $29.3 million expansion plan for its operation located at the company's headquarters in Orange City, Iowa.
AkzoNobel has opened a Performance Coatings production facility in Santo André, Brazil, which will enable the company to be more agile in responding to local customer needs and regional market demands.
AGC Chemicals Americas, a supplier of fluorochemicals and materials, has enhanced its AsahiGuard® Water & Oil Repellents testing lab in Exton, Pennsylvania.