An explosion and fire that broke out March 31, 2012, at Evonik’s CDT plant on the grounds of the Marl Chemicals Park, Marl, Germany, killed two Evonik employees and threatens to disrupt the supply of CDT-based products.
Argex Mining Inc. (Argex) has entered into a technical collaboration agreement with PPG Industries to develop and optimize PPG’s technology for titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment for coatings applications to be produced by Argex.
INX International Ink Co.’s office in Sacramento, CA, recently became the second company in Sacramento County to earn Platinum certification as a Sacramento Sustainable Business (SSB).
Rolith Inc., a leader in developing advanced nanostructured coatings and devices, has received Series A funding of $5 million from DFJ VTB Capital Aurora and AGC America Inc.
RPM International Inc. announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired HiChem Paint Technologies Pty. Ltd., a leading Australian manufacturer of automotive aftermarket coatings, as well as specialty coatings for industrial applications and home maintenance.
OMG Americas’ Advanced Organics Division has entered into exclusive agreements with two chemical distributors for all specialty additives marketed into the coatings, inks and adhesive business segments.
Huber Specialty Hydrates LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp. (Huber), has acquired the specialty hydrate flame retardant business of Almatis Inc. (Almatis) located in Bauxite, AK.
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