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Perstorp is doubling the production capacity of its recently acquired Capa® caprolactone plant in Warrington, England.

BASF Coatings has started up its new production site for paint in Russia.

EVANSVILLE, IN - Fujichem, a U.S. subsidiary of Fujikura Kasei Co. Ltd. (FKK), Tokyo, Japan, has announced it will acquire Red Spot. After the acquisition, Red Spot will operate as

VANTAA, Finland - Tikkurila Oy, the company that is responsible for Kemira’s paint and coatings business, has signed an agreement to sell its 50-percent stake in OOO Sto-Tikkurila to the

HOUSTON, TX - Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) has acquired PolySpec L.P., a manufacturer of protective coatings and linings, sealants, QPL/IMO-approved marine decking, and subsea insulation. Upon completion of the

AkzoNobel plans to reinforce its Specialty Chemicals portfolio by acquiring businesses in Europe and Asia.

Evonik Industries AG has announced plans to significantly expand laurolactam production capacity at its Marl, Germany, site.

SOUTHFIELD, MI - BASF Coatings Solutions has received an Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) honorable mention. BASF was recognized for its Eco2 AdBloc™ technology, an adhesion-promoting

CPS Color, the leading supplier of advanced tinting systems, was chosen as one of the top-10 foreign brand suppliers through a public poll organized by HC360, an industrial information portal website.

LEVERKUSEN, Germany - The Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties (CAS) business unit of Bayer MaterialScience AG is increasing its focus on waterborne dispersions as raw materials for coatings and adhesives. Bayer MaterialScience