ESSEN, Germany - Evonik Industries has closed a purchase agreement to acquire the Hanse Chemie Group. By acquiring the group, which includes Hanse Chemie AG and Nanoresins AG, Evonik enters
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - AkzoNobel is boosting capacity in Sweden for its Expancel expandable microspheres in order to meet growing global demand. The company is investing EUR 30 million in
KONSTANZ, Germany - According to a new study published by Ceresana Research, the European paint and varnish market is expected to generate EUR 27.7 billion by 2018. Germany is the
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - A new ASTM International standard provides a means of determining open time for latex paint. Open time is the time available in which paint can be
PITTSBURGH - Pittcon 2011 reported that 17,098 attendees participated in the annual conference and exposition, which was held in Atlanta, GA, March 13-18, 2011. Twenty-five percent of the conferees in
NUREMBERG, Germany - NürnbergMesse and Colour Publications Pvt Ltd. announced that the two organizations will cooperate in the future to ensure the success of the PAINTINDIA exhibition. The Managing Director
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has responded to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) call for comments on existing regulations. The EPA request was made following the
NEW ORLEANS - The 38th Annual Waterborne Symposium, which took place February 28-March 4 in New Orleans, saw exciting growth in all areas of the conference. Sponsored by the School
COVINGTON, KY – Ashland Inc. has closed the sale of its global distribution business, known as Ashland Distribution, to Nexeo Solutions LLC, an affiliate of TPG Capital, for a purchase
MUTTENZ, Switzerland - Clariant announced that the 16th Annual General Meeting adopted each of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors, including the proposal to forego payment of a
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