ECKART, a manufacturer in the effect pigment market, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Runaya, a manufacturer focusing on sustainability, to establish a facility in Orissa, India for production of spherical atomized aluminum granules. The granules serve applications in aerospace, solar panels and high value effect pigments. The companies have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to manufacture high quality aluminum pigments. Read More…

Borchers: A Milliken Brand announced Brenntag as the exclusive U.S. distributor for its coating additives. Brenntag, which currently distributes Borchers brand products in Europe, will now oversee its U.S. distribution. Read More…