Hempel Completes Sale of Its Russian Assets
Hempel has completed the sale of its wholly owned Russian subsidiary to Atomstroykomplex, a Russian industrial company, after obtaining necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. Read More…
OXERRA Realigns Distribution Structure of Its Expanded Lines
OXERRA, a global iron oxide pigment manufacturer, announced updates to its regional distribution network in the Americas for the paint, coatings and specialties sector of its business for all product lines. Read More…
Evonik Completes Sale of Lülsdorf Site to ICIG
Evonik completed the sale of its chemical site in Lülsdorf, Germany, near Cologne, to the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) on June 30, after obtaining the necessary approvals from antitrust authorities and others. Evonik’s cyanuric chloride business in Wesseling has also been transferred to ICIG. Read More…
BASF Further Expands its Innovation Campus Shanghai
BASF inaugurated the expansion of its Innovation Campus Shanghai, China, consisting of two new research and development (R&D) buildings. Read More…
Azelis Extends Partnership with Solvay
Azelis announced the signing of a letter of intent with Solvay to distribute Solvay’s sustainable blowing agent Alve-One® in the EMEA region, effective immediately. Read More…
SONGWON Enters Distribution Partnership with KRAHN Italia for Coatings
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of polymer stabilizers and specialty chemicals, announced it has entered a distribution partnership with KRAHN Italia S.p.A. for its Business Unit (BU) Coatings. Read More…
Dr. Dane R. Jones Receives ACA’s David F. Darling Prize
The David F. Darling Prize was established in memory of its namesake to recognize individuals who, through coatings science, technology, and research, demonstrate innovation in the areas of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Read More…
Tahereh (Neda) Hayeri Receives ACA’s 2023 CoatingsTech Best Paper Award
Hayeri received the honor at the 2023 CoatingsTech Conference for her paper, “Thermally, UV, and Moisture Curable Novel Family of Versatile Oligomers,” coauthored by Dr. Vijay M. Mannari, professor of polymers and coatings at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Engineering Technology. Hayeri’s research is directed by Mannari at Eastern Michigan University’s Coating Research Institute. Read More…
PHMSA Proposes Rule to Harmonize International Regulations
Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to harmonize the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international standards. Read More…
Orion Announces Distribution Partnership with ChemSpec
Orion S.A., a specialty chemicals company, announced that it has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with ChemSpec. Read More…