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Articles Tagged with ''business strategies''

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Tata Chemicals Expands AI Procurement Platform Use

July 23, 2025
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The company is broadening adoption of an AI-based spend intelligence system, developed with Digitate, across its global procurement operations.



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BASF Comments on Potential Sale of Coatings Business

June 16, 2025
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BASF provided PCI with a comment on its strategic review of the Coatings business.


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How Technical Scouting Fuels Innovation

Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
June 9, 2025
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This proactive R&D strategy helps coatings manufacturers stay ahead of disruption.




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ACTEGA Consolidates German Operations

June 5, 2025
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The company, a division of ALTANA, is streamlining its German footprint, merging three sites.



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Kraton to Exit Dover Site and Refocus on Core Pine Chemicals Business

May 14, 2025
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The company announced it will discontinue its Dimer and Polyamides product lines and close its Dover, Ohio facility as part of a strategic realignment.


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Solving Raw Material Shortages

Smarter Supply Chain Strategies for Coatings Manufacturers
Nick Fryer
May 6, 2025
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Coatings manufacturers face supply chain challenges from raw material shortages, price volatility and regulations. Strategies like nearshoring and AI offer solutions.


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Natural Disasters: top view of a hurricane

Best Practices for Crisis and Disaster Response

Preparing for the Unexpected
Caroline Brooks
April 7, 2025
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The evolving landscape of chemical distribution presents challenges and opportunities, from regulatory shifts to market consolidation shaping the industry's future.


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LyondellBasell, Covestro to Close Netherlands Production Unit

March 24, 2025
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The joint venture partners will close their POSM unit at Maasvlakte, citing global overcapacity, rising imports and cost pressures in Europe.



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Material Science Startup Technology

The Long and Winding Road Less Traveled
Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
March 10, 2025
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Material science startups face unique challenges in scaling innovations for coatings, requiring significant investment, strategic partnerships and extended development timelines.


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Micro Powders Unveils Brand Refresh

February 20, 2025
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The company introduced a revitalized brand and expanded its portfolio of sustainable additives.


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