The British Coatings Federation (BCF) welcomed the publication of the government's white paper, "The United Kingdom's Exit From and New Partnership with The European Union," which was released on July 12, 2018.
AkzoNobel has received a renewed Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its Interpon D series of powder coatings, underlining the company's ongoing commitment to providing sustainable products for its customers.
The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published a new set of guidelines for the supply and transport of hazardous materials to help chemical companies deliver best practices in telephone chemical emergency responses.
Maroon Group LLC, a national distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has added a Key Account Manager covering major accounts in the company's specialty intermediates business.
AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals finalized an agreement to acquire Brazilian firm Polinox, South America's leading producer of ketone peroxides, essential in the manufacture of polymers.
BASF's Coatings division was awarded the Red Dot in the Materials and Surfaces category for its functional coating technology for passive temperature management.