Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Smita Shelar has been appointed Innovation and Technology team leader.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP to sell approximately 42.5 million of the shares it holds in Venator Materials PLC for a cash purchase price of approximately $100 million.

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) can be used as a pigment base in applications such as coatings, plastics, and laminates. No matter the application, it is important to avoid the coagulation and agglomeration of the TiO₂ dispersion during both the pigment production process and the end-use manufacturing process.

Effective immediately, Toyal America has expanded Palmer Holland’s territory to include Canada, building on Palmer Holland’s existing responsibilities in U.S.

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sergio Duenas has been promoted to the position of country manager for Mexico.

BASF recently launched a new high-molecular-weight dispersing agent, Dispex Ultra PX 4290, which reportedly features excellent performance in pigment stabilization, outstanding color strength, and brilliant viscosity reduction.

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced its acquisition of Rolfes Colour Pigments International (RCPI) of South Africa, including the liquid dispersion and pigment trading businesses.

During the 2019 Western Coatings Show, which is being held October 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nev., Nilanjan Chakrabarti, Ph.D., will present Sun Chemical’s organic quinacridone red and phthalocyanine blue pigments for architectural coatings. 

ALTANA recently announced that it has acquired the international business of Office Color Science Co., Ltd. (OCS), headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

Sun Chemical’s Performance Pigments and Advanced Materials divisions will showcase a full spectrum of pigment and resin technologies at ABRAFATI 2019.