Syensqo has been awarded a new multi-year contract by Boeing to continue providing advanced material solutions supporting Boeing commercial and defense programs. The renewed agreement covers advanced composite and adhesive solutions for a range of applications including primary and secondary structures, interiors, and surfacing. Read More…
BASF has expanded production capacity for dispersions at its site in Durban, South Africa, strengthening its ability to supply customers with dispersions used in architectural coatings, construction materials, and the paper industry. Read More…
Azelis announced a new distribution agreement with Milliken & Company in India. Azelis will be the distributor of Milliken’s polyurethane (PU) colourant solutions for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) market. Read More…
Bodo Möller Chemie Group and Henkel have extended their distribution partnership for automotive components to include additional European markets. Their collaboration now covers Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and the Benelux countries. Read More…
Hydromer, Inc. is expanding into the manufacturing and global supply of automated high-speed coating and UV-curing equipment. According to the company, the move integrates its proprietary coating technologies with high-performance machinery, enabling Hydromer to offer comprehensive, end-to-end solutions to medical device manufacturers worldwide. Read More…
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately US$10 million to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity at its Newport, Del. facility. Read More…
Sika has agreed to acquire Akkim, a Turkey-based global manufacturer of adhesives and sealants. According to Sika, the acquisition will strengthen its position in the global adhesives and sealants market and create significant growth opportunities. Read More…
Westlake Corporation announced that Westlake Epoxy will expand its long-standing distribution agreement with Brenntag to South and West India. The move builds on a successful collaboration spanning Europe, North and South America, and Southeast Asia. Read More…
Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), which is majority-owned by the French Private Equity firm Wendel SE, for a purchase price of €2.1 billion. Read More…
BASF is advancing the transformation of its Global Business Services organization. The company plans to bundle Finance and Human Resources services into a new global hub in India and consolidate Supply Chain services at its existing hub in Kuala Lumpur, while keeping certain activities regional or local to stay close to operations. Read More…