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Joined April 2009
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Spray-Lock, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and distributor of aerosol spray adhesives for flooring and wall applications. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115241-q…
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BASF announced a $250-per-metric-ton price increase for its Lupranate® methylene diphenyl diisocyanate basic products and Lupranate toluene diisocyanate in ASEAN and South Asia. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115243-b…
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The Lubrizol Corporation has introduced Solplus™ ES2000, a styrene emission suppressant designed for ambient-cured thermoset composite systems. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115140-s…
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Finish Thompson, Inc. offers the UCR and UCP Series ANSI-dimensional pumps from the ULTRAChem® centrifugal mag-drive line for corrosive fluid-transfer applications. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115147
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I-Tech AB has acquired rights to a new biologically derived additive intended to expand the range of non-biocidal technologies available to antifouling coating formulators. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115086-i…
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Glen Oaks Capital and Tecum Capital have acquired StanChem and Dux, creating a specialty-chemicals platform focused on water-based emulsion polymers and solvent-based protective coatings. Financial terms were not disclosed. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115240-g…
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Evonik's TEGO Res 1100 co-binder has received the 2026 German Packaging Award in the Sustainability category for its role in improving the recyclability of printed flexible packaging. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115186-e…
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Trade. Transportation. Taxes. AI. Regulation. Eric Byer of Alliance for Chemical Distribution looks at what the 2026 midterms could change for chemical distributors and their customers. Which issue matters most to you? pcimag.com/articles/115248-p… #ChemicalDistribution
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Another AkzoNobel-Axalta vote is now on the calendar. Just one day after the companies revealed Axanzo as the name of their planned combined company, AkzoNobel announced a Nov. 30 shareholder meeting. Read more: pcimag.com/articles/115408-a…
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AkzoNobel and Axalta are moving toward conditional European Union approval of their proposed $25 billion merger, with the companies expected to offer the sale of AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinish business to address competition concerns. Read more: pcimag.com/articles/115387-a…
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An aging VOC-control system may still run without meeting today’s production or compliance needs. Anoosheh Oskouian of Ship & Shore Environmental covers capture, maintenance, heat recovery, electrification and growth planning on Coat It! pcimag.com/media/podcasts/84…
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From coatings to cutting-edge scientific research, LAPONITE has been driving innovation for more than 60 years. Learn about its history, applications, and future potential of BYK’s extraordinary additive. Podcast link: pcimag.com/media/podcasts/84… #ad #coatings #laponite @pressBYK
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BREAKING: AkzoNobel and Axalta have announced Axanzo as the name of their combined company following completion of their planned merger. Read more: pcimag.com/articles/115404-a… #AkzoNobel #Axalta #Axanzo #CoatingsIndustry
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Gemini Industries, Inc. has introduced EVO® Ray, a single-component acrylic waterborne wood finish designed for interior applications and high-volume finishing operations. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115138-w…
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AkzoNobel Wood Coatings is expanding the resources available to furniture, cabinetry, flooring and building product manufacturers considering UV and UV LED curing technologies. See more: pcimag.com/articles/115205-a…
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