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BASF’s 2017 Science Competition Focuses on Finish for Carbon Fiber Composites

April 15, 2017

On April 3, BASF kicked off its third annual North American science competition, which focuses on creating a superior coating finish on carbon fiber composites.

Start-Up Organizations Partner with AkzoNobel on Global Chemistry Challenge

April 13, 2017

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AkzoNobel has teamed up with two organizations focused on supporting start-ups, Lux Research and StartupDelta.

Thiele Kaolin Co. Acquires Short Mountain Silica

April 9, 2017

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Thiele Kaolin Co., Sandersville, Georgia, announced the acquisition of the silica and trucking operations of Short Mountain Silica.

Online Tool Facilitates More Transparent, Sustainable Chemistry

April 9, 2017

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A new online tool that can track the use of biobased raw materials in products has been launched as a pilot by project partners AkzoNobel, Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Co. Ltd. (ABT) and EY.

Gelest Partners with New Mountain Capital

April 9, 2017

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Gelest Inc. announced that it has partnered with investment firm New Mountain Capital LLC.

Clariant Forecasts Automotive Color Trends

April 9, 2017

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Specialty chemicals company Clariant suggests a sea of underwater-inspired shades to bring more color to our roads in 2019 in its new global Automotive Trendbook.

Benjamin Moore Announces Partnership with National Trust for Historic Preservation

Six preservation projects across the United States identified for 2017.

April 9, 2017

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Benjamin Moore announced a partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization dedicated to saving America’s historic places.

Nexeo Solutions Completes Two Acquisitions

April 9, 2017

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Chemicals distributor Nexeo Solutions Inc. has acquired two new companies.

Jotun Opens R&D Facility in UK

April 2, 2017

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Coatings manufacturer Jotun opened a state-of-the-art research and development center at its site in Flixborough, UK, on March 30.

PPG Receives John Deere Supplier Innovation Award

April 2, 2017

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PPG has been named a recipient of a John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for 2016.

Blue River Coatings Names New Chief Executive Officer

Chemours Reaches Agreement to Sell Former Titanium Dioxide Site

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