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PPG’s TIKKURILA Euro Brand Introduces Packaging with Recycled Content

January 3, 2022

PPG recently announced that its TIKKURILA™ Euro brand by PPG has introduced product packaging with up to 25% recycled plastic content in Russia.

BASF to Divest Florida Site to Clariant

December 31, 2021

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BASF announced that the company has reached an agreement to divest its manufacturing site in Quincy, Florida, and the associated attapulgite business for a purchase price of $60 million to Clariant.

Van Horn, Metz Announces Acquisition of Ivanhoe Industries

December 31, 2021

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Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc. (VHM) announced the acquisition of Ivanhoe Industries Inc., Tullytown, Pennsylvania, a distributor of industrial chemicals for personal care, rubber, elastomers and lubricants.

Bus Manufacturer Recognizes Axalta as Best Partner in 2021

December 31, 2021

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Axalta was recently named "Best Partner" for 2021 by Marcopolo S.A., one of the largest bus manufacturers in the world.

Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires Specialty Coatings Inc.

December 30, 2021

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Painters Supply & Equipment Co. announced it has completed the acquisition of Specialty Coatings Inc.

Hexion Announces Capacity Expansion at Pernis Site

December 30, 2021

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Hexion Inc. has announced plans to expand production of epichlorohydrin (ECH) at its Pernis, the Netherlands, manufacturing site.

Arxada Acquires Enviro Tech Chemical Services

December 30, 2021

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Specialty chemicals company Arxada AG recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Enviro Tech Chemical Services Inc.

PPG Names New Chief Operating Officer

December 30, 2021

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PPG recently announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, Executive Vice President, as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2022.

Michelman Announces Executive Leadership Changes

December 30, 2021

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Michelman announced that it is implementing certain executive leadership changes that will become effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Registration Open for Online Finishing Courses

December 29, 2021

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The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) Finishing Academy is currently offering two online finishing courses, Powder Coating and Liquid Coating.

Blue River Coatings Names New Chief Executive Officer

Chemours Reaches Agreement to Sell Former Titanium Dioxide Site

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