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BASF Invests in Expansion of Polyurethane Dispersions Business in Europe

The expansion will allow BASF to increase its production capacity by 30%.

January 28, 2020

BASF recently announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.

Chromaflo Technologies Appoints Finlaw Product Development Specialist

In her new position, Sheena Finlaw will be responsible for developmental and technical support to Chromaflo’s customer base.

January 28, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sheena Finlaw has joined the company, serving as product development specialist position in the Coatings Department.

Mactac to Expand Durable Goods and Industrial Labeling Line

After consolidating the roll label business of LINTEC with that of Mactac, 2019 marked the first full year of combined sales activity for the new Mactac LINTEC products.

January 27, 2020

Mactac recently announced that it will be growing and expanding its Mactac LINTEC Durable Goods and Industrial Labeling Line in 2020.

Covestro to Pause Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate Investment Project in Texas

Covestro will continue to closely monitor the market development and will be prepared to resume the project at the appropriate time.

January 27, 2020

Due to challenging global market conditions, Covestro reports that it has decided to delay further work on its methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI) plant expansion in Baytown, Texas.

Dow Coating Materials Expands Palmer Holland’s Distribution Territory into Canada

Palmer Holland’s new distribution territory will encompass all of the U.S. and Canada for DCM’s portfolio of binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers, and opaque polymers for a variety of CASE markets.

January 24, 2020

Effective March 1, 2020, Dow Coating Materials (DCM) is expanding Palmer Holland’s authorization to distribute DCM acrylic products in Canada.

Felix Schoeller Group Announces New Organizational Structure

With production facilities around the world, the Felix Schoeller Group reports that it is delegating more regional responsibility.

January 24, 2020

The Felix Schoeller Group recently announced a new organizational structure that took effect on January 1, 2020.

AkzoNobel Partners with Midwest Outdoor Marketing to Deliver Enhanced Support for Yacht Coatings

As of January 1, 2020, with the support of independent manufacturers’ representative group Midwest Outdoor Marketing, yacht professionals and retailers across the Midwest will receive enhanced service levels and additional support.

January 23, 2020

AkzoNobel and Midwest Outdoor Marketing recently announced a new partnership to enhance service levels for yacht coatings customers in the Midwestern U.S.

FLEXcon Selects LeanCor Supply Chain Group to Provide Logistics and Transportation Management Solutions

According to FLEXcon, it will receive real-time visibility and optimization of product flowing through its North American transportation network.

January 22, 2020

FLEXcon has selected LeanCor Supply Chain Group as its third-party logistics provider to manage logistics engineering and transportation execution in order to advance performance and deliver an improved customer experience.

Milliken Aims to Bolster Specialty Coating Additives Capabilities with Acquisition of Borchers

Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Borchers carries a portfolio of additives for the coatings, inks, and adhesives markets.

January 22, 2020

Milliken & Co. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers Group Ltd. from The Jordan Company, L.P.

Atlas Copco Completes Acquisition of Scheugenpflug, Names Leonhardt Chairman of Managing Board

Olaf Leonhardt reportedly has more than 20 years of global leadership and management experience, as well as more than 25 years of know-how in the field of adhesive bonding and dispensing.

January 21, 2020

Scheugenpflug AG recently announced that it is officially part of the Atlas Copco Group, as the acquisition announced in October 2019 has been approved by the competition authorities.