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PPG Earns R&D 100 Awards for Paint, Coatings Technologies

November 4, 2021

PPG recently announced that three of its innovative coatings technologies have earned 2021 R&D® 100 Awards: PPG BFP-SE Battery Fire Protection, PPG ENVIROCRON™ Extreme Protection thermally conductive powder coatings, and PPG HI-TEMP® 1027 HD coating.

Barentz Reorganizes and Renames Specialty Intermediates Vertical

November 4, 2021

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Chemical distributor Barentz recently announced that it has renamed its Specialty Intermediates vertical to Synthesis Solutions.

ASK Chemicals Completes Acquisition of SI Group’s Industrial Resins Business

November 4, 2021

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ASK Chemicals Group recently announced it has completed the acquisition of the industrial resins business from SI Group.

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HMG Paints Wins BCF Corporate Social Responsibility Award

October 29, 2021

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HMG Paints recently received the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the 2021 British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards.

Tnemec Acquires Epoxytec International Inc.

October 28, 2021

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Protective coatings manufacturer Tnemec Co. Inc. has acquired Epoxytec International Inc., a manufacturer of protective and structural-grade coatings and linings.

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Scott Bader Establishes Entity in Italy

October 28, 2021

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Scott Bader recently announced the formation of Scott Bader Italia, which is established to ensure the company serves its growing base of Italian customers.

IM GROUP Names New Distributor in Russia

October 28, 2021

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The recently rebranded IM GROUP, previously Inkmaker Group, announced it has appointed Roll2Roll as the company’s new service agent and distributor for Russia.

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Allnex Invests in New R&D Center In Werndorf, Austria

October 27, 2021

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A leader in sustainable resins for industrial coatings, allnex recently announced the construction of a new R&D center in Werndorf, Austria, and a significant manufacturing investment in waterborne technologies.

LSI Rebrands as Arxada

October 27, 2021

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LSI recently announced that it has rebranded as Arxada, following the company’s launch as an independent business in July 2021.

Vertellus Completes Acquisition of IM Chemicals

October 27, 2021

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Vertellus recently announced the completion of its acquisition of IM Chemicals, the intermediates and specialties division of ESIM Chemicals.

AkzoNobel Reports Margin Gains and Portfolio Shifts

PPG announced the installation of a state-of-the-art pilot finishing line that features IPG’s PhotoniCURE™ laser curing system at its powder manufacturing and technical facility in Strongsville, Ohio.

PPG Tests New Laser-Based Approach to Powder Coating Curing

Enhancing Block Resistance in Low-VOC Acrylic Paints Using Silane-Modified Colloidal Silica

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