Covestro has decided to enter into concrete negotiations with Adnoc regarding a potential transaction and the potential conclusion of an investment agreement, as well as to allow for an adequate exchange of company information to confirm assumptions.
The new coatings use an electron beam or ultra-violet energy to convert a liquid coating into a fully cured solid finish in seconds, without any significant loss of thickness or weight.
This consolidates Archroma’s position among the top 5% of the more than 130,000 companies from 180 countries and 220 industries assessed by EcoVadis against stringent criteria covering environmental performance, ethics, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement.
The change reflects the company's evolution, while maintaining its core identity and commitment to excellence in custom-engineered, energy-cured coating solutions.
"The pace of the global macroeconomic recovery has been slower than expected. We remain focused on working capital, reducing costs, and matching our operating rates to current demand," said Jim Fitterling, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
The partnership with Tnemec will further strengthen Cloverdale Paint's leadership role in heavy-duty industrial coatings and reinforce one-stop customer solutions.
The collaboration between Kurita America and Solugen will provide innovative solutions that introduce high-performing, bio-based substitutes to phosphorus- and other petroleum-derived additives currently on the market.