Ohio-based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a new contract with Hafnia, an operator of product and chemical tankers, to apply its MarineLINE® coating system applied to 10 chemical tankers in the Singaporean headquartered company’s fleet. Read More…
Wacker Chemie AG has launched two specialty silicone plants in Tsukuba, Japan, and Jincheon, South Korea, boosting its presence in Asia’s growth market. The investment, in the double-digit million-euro range, supports rising demand from the automotive and construction industries. Read More…
Pilot Chemical Company plans to significantly expand its North American production of anionic surfactants at its Middletown, Ohio manufacturing site — more than doubling its alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) supply for household, industrial and institutional (I&I), and personal care markets. Read More…
MÜNZING has established MÜNZING Singapore Pte Ltd, in Singapore, its first operational base in Singapore, to enhance supply-chain efficiency and customer service capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. The company also has production sites in Malaysia and Australia. Read More…
The new Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024–2029) offers quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with 5-year projections for sector and segment performance. It is a robust resource for insight into the $202 billion global coatings industry. Read More…
This action ensures a consistent regulatory framework and aligns with the California Air Resources Board’s aerosol coatings rule, which will help aerosol coatings manufacturers with streamlined compliance. Read More…
Bodo Möller Chemie Middle East FZE has announced a reorganization of its management structure to enhance market presence and drive growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. According to the company, the Middle East and Africa represent a fast-growing and highly fragmented market for chemical raw materials, outpacing global industry growth rates. Read More…
AkzoNobel has unveiled a €22 million investment plan to its employee representatives and workforce in France, aiming to transform the Montataire site into a flagship for decorative paint production. Read More…
Syensqo achieved validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for 2030. The company now aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% compared to its 2021 level1. It also commits to reduce its Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% in the same timeframe. Read More…
The Portuguese-based CIN has acquired Hempel Industrial B.V., based in the Netherlands, to strengthen its position in the European market and broaden its product portfolio internationally. Read More…