Gemini Industries Acquires Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood Business Unit
Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned manufacturer of wood coating solutions, announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood business unit. Read More…
EPA Publishes Preliminary List of Companies Subject to TSCA Risk Evaluation Fees
U.S. EPA has published preliminary lists identifying manufacturers (including importers) that may be subject to TSCA fee obligations associated with each EPA-initiated risk evaluation of the five High-Priority Substances Acetaldehyde (CASRN 75-07-0); Acrylonitrile (CASRN 107-13-1); Benzenamine (CASRN 62-53-3); Vinyl chloride (CASRN 75-01-4); and 4,4′-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (CASRN 101-14-4). Regardless of whether a company is listed, any company that has manufactured or imported a listed chemical in the prior five years must report to EPA via the CDX (Central Data Exchange). EPA is accepting comments through March 3, 2025. Read More…
Evonik Establishes Partnerships with Fuhua and Oerlikon Barmag
Evonik and Fuhua Tongda Chemicals Company (Fuhua) have established Evonik Fuhua Materials (Sichuan) Co., Ltd., a joint venture in Leshan, Sichuan Province, to produce and market hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in China. Evonik holds a 51% stake, with Fuhua owning 49%. Production is set to begin in the first half of 2026. Read More…
APC Signs Contract with Hafnia
Ohio-based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a new contract with Hafnia, an operator of product and chemical tankers, to apply its MarineLINE® coating system applied to 10 chemical tankers in the Singaporean headquartered company’s fleet. Read More…
WACKER Expands Production Capacity for Specialty Silicones in Asia
Wacker Chemie AG has launched two specialty silicone plants in Tsukuba, Japan, and Jincheon, South Korea, boosting its presence in Asia’s growth market. The investment, in the double-digit million-euro range, supports rising demand from the automotive and construction industries. Read More…
Pilot Chemical Company Expands in North America; Partners with Kao
Pilot Chemical Company plans to significantly expand its North American production of anionic surfactants at its Middletown, Ohio manufacturing site — more than doubling its alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) supply for household, industrial and institutional (I&I), and personal care markets. Read More…
MÜNZING Announces First Operational Base in Singapore
MÜNZING has established MÜNZING Singapore Pte Ltd, in Singapore, its first operational base in Singapore, to enhance supply-chain efficiency and customer service capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. The company also has production sites in Malaysia and Australia. Read More…
ACA’s New Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry Now Available
The new Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024–2029) offers quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with 5-year projections for sector and segment performance. It is a robust resource for insight into the $202 billion global coatings industry. Read More…
EPA Publishes Amendments to National Aerosol Coatings Rule in Response to ACA Petition
This action ensures a consistent regulatory framework and aligns with the California Air Resources Board’s aerosol coatings rule, which will help aerosol coatings manufacturers with streamlined compliance. Read More…
Bodo Möller Chemie Expands Chemical Solutions Portfolio
Bodo Möller Chemie Middle East FZE has announced a reorganization of its management structure to enhance market presence and drive growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. According to the company, the Middle East and Africa represent a fast-growing and highly fragmented market for chemical raw materials, outpacing global industry growth rates. Read More…