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the European umbrella organization of the manufacturers of colorants, pigments, dyes, fillers, and products for ceramic decoration announced its new board at its General Assembly in Madrid, Spain.

The specialty chemical producer of carbon black products has signed deals with multiple companies to distribute their products in Central America and the Caribbean. 

Brilliant Group and Terra Firma, a DKSH company, announced that the companies have entered into a partnership that will allow Terra Firma to sell Brilliant Group's fluorescent and phosphorescent pigments.

This month's Formulating with Mike column discusses the development of surfactant molecules for use as a carbon black pigment dispersant. 

This artificial intelligence (AI) technology facilitates the development of material recipes with targeted optical properties while assuring mechanical properties.

In this role, Hidefi will draw on 25 years of specialty chemicals, coatings, pigments, and color consulting experience to support clients in ChemQuest’s business strategy & transformation and technology development pillars.

With the help of new control technology, the company will be able to reduce its air emissions produced during the production of carbon black.

Ultrazur™ is a range of ultramarine blue pigments in four shades – from greenish to reddish – for a variety of standard and demanding applications.

One metals technology company is commercializing innovative titanium mineral-enrichment technologies that upgrade ilmenite minerals into a high-grade TiO2 synthetic rutile product, with fewer carbon emissions than current industry processes.

The coatings industry will play a major role in our near future’s sustainable way of life. Accordingly, new generations of pigments for coatings must provide more than color for surfaces. Not only must they enable the aesthetic visual appearance through colors and effects, they are also required to contribute to a comfortable, safe, and sustainable future. This article reviews a new generation of coatings and color materials supporting the “Cool City” initiative showcased across the United States.