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Biesterfeld Expands Distribution Partnership with Songwon

Biesterfeld, distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, has deepened its collaboration with Songwon CS, a manufacturer and supplier of polymer stabilizers. According to the agreement, Biesterfeld will distribute the antioxidant and light stabilizer product lines SONGNOX® CS and SONGSORB® CS in several additional countries. Read More…

PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems Acquires UNICHEM

PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems, LLC (PFRS) announced the acquisition of Universal Chemicals and Coatings, Inc. (UNICHEM), a manufacturer of high-performance custom industrial coatings, laminating adhesives and container linings. This marks the third acquisition for PFRS, following its acquisition of Gougeon Brothers, Inc. in May 2025 and Wessex Resins and Adhesives in December 2025. Read More…

Azelis Expands Partnership with SI Group

Azelis has announced the expansion of its partnership with SI Group, a developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates. The expansion includes new and extended distribution agreements covering the EMEA region. Under the new agreements, Azelis will distribute SI Group’s Alkylphenols portfolio and expand its fuel additives network within the performance chemicals segment. Read More…

IMCD Opens Laboratory in Indonesia

IMCD Group (IMCD) has opened a new Construction Laboratory in Indonesia. The new laboratory brings construction expertise together with IMCD’s established Coatings Laboratory, creating a single hub where its technical and commercial experts, customers and principals can collaborate more closely on formulation development, testing and technical problem-solving. Read More…

Surface Solutions Group Invests in Costa Rica

Surface Solutions Group, LLC (SSG), which develops low-friction, high‑performance coating processes applied to critical components such as guidewires, needles, electrosurgical blades, hypotubes, and cannulas, announced the establishment of a new operation dedicated to advanced and high‑precision manufacturing processes for the international medical industry in Costa Rica. Read More…

RPM Announces Acquisition of Kalzip

RPM International Inc. (RPM) announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for its Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG) to acquire Kalzip GmbH (Kalzip), a Germany-based producer of metal-based roofs and facades for building envelopes. Read More…