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ALTANA Expands Presence in Effect Pigments Business

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has entered into an agreement to acquire the Silberline Group, which specializes in developing and manufacturing effect pigments utilized in applications including automotive coatings and printing inks, plastics, protective coatings, and packaged consumer goods. Read More…

RPM International Opens New Innovation Center of Excellence

International Inc. has officially opened its Innovation Center of Excellence in Greensboro, North Carolina.  According to the company, the 60,000-square-foot facility is the first shared research and development center for RPM companies, and is designed to foster partnership and harness collective expertise among RPM companies to accelerate innovation for their customers. The company says that the facility represents a continuation of the increased collaboration developed through MAP 2025 (Margin Achievement Plan) initiatives. Read More…

Nouryon Obtains ISCC PLUS Certification

Nouryon, a global supplier of MCA, has announced it’s now certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification standard ISCC PLUS for the production of green monochloroacetic acid (MCA) at its site in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Read More…