Articles Tagged with ''pigments and dyes''

Chromaflo Acquires Liquid Colours’ Dispersion Division

The newly acquired colorant dispersion division reportedly includes pigment dispersions and colorant technologies for decorative paint point of sale, in-plant systems, industrial coatings, and other applications that will be integrated into Chromaflo’s recently built plant in Johannesburg.

August 5, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has concluded a purchase agreement with Liquid Colours (Pty.) Limited of South Africa.

SOCMA Calls on USTR to Delist Chemicals from China’s Proposed Tranche 4

Specialty chemical supply chains are particularly dependent on China because many inputs are unavailable elsewhere, which makes the specialty chemicals industry uniquely vulnerable to the 301 tariffs.

July 5, 2019

In recent testimony before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) called for the delisting of Chinese-origin chemicals from the proposed Tranche 4, which would add an additional $13.2 billion in chemicals and plastics imports.

Apellix, SAS Nanotechnologies Bring Home AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future Award

The Paint the Future Award that Apellix and SAS Nanotechnologies received came at the final event of an international five-month-long challenge.

May 31, 2019

Three days of face-to-face collaboration with AkzoNobel experts have opened doors for several startups —including Apellix from Jacksonville, Fla., and SAS Nanotechnologies LLC from Newark, Del.—to “paint the future” with their innovations.

Chromaflo Opens Malaysian Facility

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced the opening of its new Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, facility.

April 29, 2019

The new facility includes 70,000 sq ft of colorant manufacturing operations and warehouse space.

CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: Black Colorant

April 10, 2019

The colorant contains 40% high structure carbon black.

Elementis Chromium Appoints Maroon Group as Distributor

Elementis Chromium recently announced it has appointed Maroon Group as exclusive distributor for its chromic oxide pigments.

April 4, 2019

The appointment is for the Eastern, Midwest and Southwest U.S.

Top 5 News that Sticks

DCC LANSCO Capacity Expansion Leads the News

DCC LANSCO’s 50% capacity expansion made top news last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 11, 2019

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: Coatings Products

March 8, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies intends to introduce a host of new technologies at the European Coatings Show.

Active Minerals Announces Capacity Expansion

Active Minerals International LLC recently announced that it has begun construction of a new mill at its Gordon, Ga., facility.

March 6, 2019

The facility will reportedly increase existing capacity through the addition of a fifth mill.

DCC LANSCO Announces 50% Capacity Expansion

DCC LANSCO recently announced it is installing a new production line for the manufacture of organic pigments.

February 28, 2019

The expansion will increase capacity by more than 50%.

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