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A floating weed that clogs waterways around the world has at least one redeeming feature: it has inspired a high-tech waterproof coating intended for boats and submarines.

The total market for radiation-curing ink for packaging will grow 24 percent from its 2011 base to almost 37,500 tonnes by 2016. In value terms, 60 percent-plus growth will take the market to over $883 million in the same period according to a new study by Pira International and Radtech Europe.

For the second year in a row, Shanghai Megus Coatings Corp. has been selected to receive the DSM Resin Asia Sustainability Award.

Two of Tikkurila's interior paints, Joker and Remontti-Ässä, were granted the Swan label on November 7, 2011.

Swiss-based specialty chemicals company Clariant strengthened its presence in Asia with the opening of its new regional headquarters for Southeast Asia and the Pacific and its new Global Textile Chemicals headquarters, both located in Singapore.

Two of Tikkurila's interior paints, Joker and Remontti-Ässä, were granted the Swan label on November 7, 2011.

For the second year in a row, Shanghai Megus Coatings Corp. has been selected to receive the DSM Resin Asia Sustainability Award.

Arizona Chemical announced the formation of the legal entity, Arizona Chemical Limited, a China trading company.

Perstorp and PTT Global Chemical announced plans to launch a joint venture dedicated to the manufacturing and sales of aromatic (TDI) and aliphatic (IPDI, HDI and derivates) isocyanates serving the polyurethane industry.

AkzoNobel has announced its intention to invest EUR 45 million in a new dicumyl peroxide (DCP) plant at its Ningbo multi-site in China to meet growing local, regional and global demand.