IMCD Group announced the opening of new offices in Dubai. The new facilities include two technical centers dedicated to the IMCD’s Coatings & Construction and Food & Nutrition Business Groups. Read More…

Arkema has expanded its bio-attributed offerings with ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic and liquid polyester resins (OFPE) production site in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. According to Arkema, this certification is part of the company’s strategy to offer a full range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives, including high solids, waterborne, UV/LED/EB, and polyester powders. Read More…

Saudi Industrial Paint Company (SIPCO), a subsidiary of Kaizen Paint Middle East (KPME), has acquired full ownership of Premium Paints Company (PPC), a Saudi-based coatings manufacturer— previously a joint venture between Red Sea Building Materials & Equipment Trading Co. and the Sherwin-Williams Company. Read More…

3M and General Motors announced their partnership for automating paint repair on a moving production line. Read More…

LANXESS opened its India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai,  to strengthen its innovation and customer service capabilities. Read More…

KRAHN Chemie, a specialty chemical distribution company, is expanding its portfolio for polymer beads with a partnership with Lamberti, a specialty chemical manufacturer. Read More…