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LANXESS Announces Plans to Acquire IFF’s Microbial Control Business

August 24, 2021

LANXESS recently announced plans to take over the microbial control business of the U.S. group International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF).

AkzoNobel Shareholders Approve Final Dividend at Annual General Meeting

May 5, 2021

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AkzoNobel shareholders recently voted on resolutions at the company's Annual General Meeting, including a final dividend of €1.52 per share.

AkzoNobel Sponsors Scientific Mission to Study Antarctic Circumpolar Current

March 31, 2021

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A pioneering scientific expedition that will send a manned oceanographic platform drifting around Antarctica has brought AkzoNobel on board as exclusive paints and coatings partner.

Wacker Forecasts Sales Growth and High Net Cash Flow in 2017

May 3, 2017

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MUNICH – At its annual press conference on March 14, Wacker Chemie AG announced it met its sales target and exceeded its earnings expectations in 2016.

LiquiGlide Commercializes Breakthrough Slippery Coating for Manufacturing Applications

December 13, 2016

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LiquiGlide Inc. is expanding its super-slippery coating platform beyond consumer packaging to focus on applications in manufacturing.

Evonik Industries Appoints New COO

July 5, 2015

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At its meeting on June 25, 2015, the Supervisory Board of Evonik Industries AG ended the term of office of Patrik Wohlhauser as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Troy Acquires Industrial Biocides Business from Ashland

May 29, 2015

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Troy Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the industrial biocides business from Ashland Inc.

The British Coatings Federation Launches PaintCare

May 17, 2015

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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced plans to tackle the issue of leftover decorative paint, much of which ends up in landfills.

Call for Papers Issued for PC Symposium

May 17, 2015

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The PC (Powder Coating) Symposium will take place October 13-14, 2015 at The Westin Columbus in Columbus, OH.

Webinar on Characterization of Polymers Offered in May

May 17, 2015

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Oxford Instruments Asylum Research along with the Materials Research Society (MRS) will host a webinar titled “Beyond Topography: New Advances in AFM Characterization of Polymers” on May 28.

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