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The Chemicals Business Area of Germany-based Evonik Industries AG has expanded the silica capacity of its joint venture, Egesil AS, in Adapazari, near Izmit, Turkey, with a new capacity of 40,000 tons per year.

AkzoNobel plans to integrate the former ICI’s Specialty Polymers Group into other specialty chemicals business units within the company.

Dow Coating Solutions, a market-facing business of The Dow Chemical Co., announced that it has implemented high-throughput experimentation (HTE) technology in the company’s global R&D labs.

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.