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Specialty chemicals distributor Azelis, Antwerp, Belgium, announced a new distribution agreement to offer carbon black pigments from leading Indian manufacturer, Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.

Celanese, a global technology and specialty materials company, is simplifying its brand architecture by launching a unified brand that represents the company’s multiple businesses and capabilities.

In an effort to better serve its coatings and ink customers, Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc. (VHM) has added a high-quality radcure (UV/EB) product line to its portfolio, WINCURE UV/EB Monomers and Oligomers.

Michelman celebrated the grand opening of the company’s new European Technical Center in Windhof, Luxembourg.

AkzoNobel intends to introduce a streamlined management structure and new operating model for its Decorative Paints business in hopes of accelerating growth in Europe and high-growth markets.

PPG Industries plans to invest $60 million in a new manufacturing facility and commercial operation for its coatings businesses in the Lipetsk region of Russia.

Rudd Co. Inc. has appointed Ron Bryze Midwest Regional Manager/Training Manager for the company’s Wood Finishes business unit.

JNS Smithchem LLC has appointed Audrey Gigliotti Regional Sales Manager.

Nick Smith of Sun Chemical, Parsippany, NJ, has started a two-year term as the President of the British Coatings Federation (BCF).

With its acquisition of the rheology business of Rockwood Holdings Inc., ALTANA's BYK Additives & Instruments division has added Frank B.J. Wright to the company’s management team.