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Axalta Opens R&D Center Dedicated to Coatings and Color

November 7, 2018

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Axalta celebrated the official opening of its Global Innovation Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Chromaflo Technologies Acquires CECOPLAS Colorants

November 7, 2018

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Chromaflo Technologies, Ashtabula, Ohio, announced the acquisition of Central de Colores Plásticos' (CECOPLAS) colorants business.

Allnex Launches Customer-Centric Website

November 2, 2018

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In September of 2016, the merger of Allnex with Nuplex was finalized. Now, the legacy companies have unveiled a combined website.

Clariant Reports Progress in Sales and EBITDA for First Nine Months of 2018

November 2, 2018

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Specialty chemicals provider Clariant announced sales for the first nine months of 2018 of CHF 4.994 billion compared to CHF 4.698 billion in 2017.

COROB Announces Reseller Partnership with Fine Paints of Europe

November 2, 2018

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COROB announced a reseller partnership with Fine Paints of Europe, creator and supplier of premium Dutch coatings.

Birla Carbon Celebrates 60 Years in Brazil

November 2, 2018

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Carbon black producer Birla Carbon completed 60 years of operations in Brazil in October 2018.

LANXESS Increases Production Volume of Red Pigments

November 2, 2018

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Through targeted debottlenecking at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site, LANXESS has increased the product availability of its Bayferrox and Colortherm micronized red pigments by more than 5,000 metric tons per year.

Union Process Updates Toll Milling Capabilities

November 2, 2018

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Union Proces Inc. has built a new SD-100 dry grinding Attritor for its toll milling operation.

AkzoNobel Buys Malaysia-Based Coatings Manufacturer

November 2, 2018

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AkzoNobel has strengthened its business in Asia by acquiring 100% of the shares in Colourland Paints Sdn Bhd and Colourland Paints (Marketing) Sdn Bhd, both referred to as Colourland Paints.

HZO Inc. Acquires Semblant Ltd.

October 26, 2018

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HZO Inc., a leader in advanced and scalable electronics waterproofing and protection solutions, has acquired Semblant Ltd., a UK-based leader in protective nano-coatings and waterproof technology.