Protech Group Acquires LOES Enterprises, Inc.
The Protech Group has acquired Loes Enterprises, Inc., a custom compounder of PVC plastisol and related products in Saint Paul, Minn. Read More…
AkzoNobel Announces 2026 Colors of the Year
AkzoNobel has announced its 2026 Colors of the Year, which the company describes as an upbeat and versatile color family. The 2026 Colors of the Year include Mellow Flow™, a light blue shade; Slow Swing™, a dark blue shade; and Free Groove™. Read More…
PantoneLIVE Adds New Color Libraries for Two-Piece Aluminum Beverage Can Packaging
Sun Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated announced new metal packaging color libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. Designed for the beverage sector, these libraries enable accurate visualization and communication of Pantone and brand colors on two-piece aluminum cans with metal deco inks in a matte finish. Read More…
Univar Solutions and BASF Expand Distribution Agreement
Univar Solutions USA LLC announced that it and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., have been appointed as exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF specialty ingredients used in industrial applications. Read More…
Elinor Coatings Launches New Testing Facilities
Elinor Coatings has expanded its North Dakota operations with two new state-of-the-art laboratories and expanded outdoor exposure sites, supporting the growth of the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials. Read More…
Volexion Delivers New Graphene‑Coated Cathode Materials to Manufacturers
Volexion, a battery materials company, announced that it shipped its first product samples of a graphene coating, which shields battery cathodes from wear and tear, to tier‑one manufacturers worldwide. Initial recipients include leading automotive OEMs, top global cell producers, and U.S. specialty energy‑storage developers, with additional shipments already underway. Read More…
Covestro Expands Specialty Isocyanate Footprint
Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand and Freeport, Texas. HDI derivatives are an essential component of polyurethanes coatings, adhesives and sealants. Read More…
Chemours and SRF Limited Announce Strategic Agreements
The Chemours Company (Chemours) announced that it has signed strategic agreements with SRF Limited (SRF), a manufacturer of industrial and specialty intermediates, including fluoropolymers. Read More…
GNMI Finalizes Acquisition
Global New Material International Holdings Limited (GNMI) has completed its €665 million acquisition of Merck’s Surface Solutions business (“Surface Solutions”), which will continue under the “Susonity” brand. Read More…
Hempel A/S Opens New Office in India
Hempel A/S has inaugurated its new office in Pune, India. According to the company, the office will accommodate colleagues primarily within Digital and Finance. Its proximity to Mumbai, where the company already has a strong presence, will give the company access to more talent in the region and position it perfectly to support their global operations. Read More…