After successful launches in Europe and Asia, BASF’s ReSource, Glasurit® Eco Balance and R-M® eSense brands for the automotive refinish coatings market will now be introduced in North America this year. The company says these products further contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and circular economy. Read More…
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on May 6 issued a notice of public hearing for Proposed Amended Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning Operations). The district has also published the draft rule language and draft staff report on its website. Read More…
Perstorp and BRB, subsidiaries of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), have opened an innovation hub in Shanghai, China to boost technical support and accelerate growth in the Asian market. Read More…
Lamberti has acquired Covestro’s facility in East Providence, Rhode Island, marking a strategic expansion of its U.S. operations. The site will specialize in producing polyurethane dispersions (PUDs), including matte and ultra-matte polymers for CASE applications, industrial coatings, digital printing, and more. Read More…
INX International Ink Co. has completed its acquisition of Servicom New Zealand Limited and signed a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia Pty Ltd. The Galaxy transaction is expected to close by the end of the month, pending customary conditions. Read More…
PPG announced that it will invest $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, N.C. Construction on the 62-acre site is set to commence in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. Read More…