Azelis announced it has signed an agreement to acquire DBH Osthandelsgesellschaft mbH (“DBH”), a specialty chemicals distributor focused on Advanced Materials & Additives (AM&A in Germany and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE). The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2024. Read More…
On March 29, the Maryland Legislature adopted a measure that would bring the PaintCare program to the state. The bill, HB0001, will be sent to Gov. Wes Moore for signature. Read More…
California’s Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) is conducting a public workshop on April 18 to discuss proposed changes to Rule 442 (Architectural Coatings). The proposed changes to Rules 442 would add a contingency measure that, if triggered, would automatically establish more stringent requirements for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) coatings that are consistent with CARB’s 2019 AIM Suggested Control Measure. Read More…
Azelis has been appointed the exclusive distributor in the United States of LANXESS polymer additives phosphorous flame retardants, including the Disflamoll® and Levagard® product lines. According to the company, Azelis’ CASE technical expertise and application labs in the Americas region will be leveraged to grow the market and support customers' needs. Read More…
AkzoNobel has invested more than $30 million to install advanced technologies and increase total manufacturing capacity at its four powder coatings sites in North America. According to the company the enhancements will help maximize the versality and long-term sustainability performance of its powder coatings portfolio. Read More…
BYK has announced it is constructing a laboratory building at its site in Wesel, Germany. Estimated at €25 million, the aim of the project, according to the company, is to generate new innovations together with customers and for customers in end-use labs. In addition, the new building, which will be heated and cooled with 100 percent renewable energy, will make integrated seminar and function rooms available for visits by customers. Read More…