In a new market study, GCiS China Strategic Research estimates that the domestic market for hot melt adhesives in China is valued at over RMB 10.1 billion, or $1.6 billion, as of the end of 2014.

Evonik is strengthening its technology platform for specialty silicones with a global investment initiative.

AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business recently broke ground on a new alkoxylation facility in Ningbo, China, bringing the company's total investment in the strategic multi-site to more than €400 million.

IRL has launched a new edition of its single-country report A Profile of the Chinese Paint Industry. In this study, IRL examines China’s paints and coatings market independently and not as part of a regional study on the Asia-Pacific paint market, offering more in-depth information on market influences and trends.

A new report by China-based market research firm GCiS China Strategic Research estimates that the domestic market for flame retardant chemicals in China was valued at nearly RMB 6.8 billion, or roughly $1.1 billion, at the end of 2014.

BASF’s Coatings division has been awarded the Excellent Supplier 2014: Leading Technology Award by Shanghai General Motors Co. Ltd. (SGM).

Axalta Coating Systems and Shanghai Kinlita Chemical have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in China.

Vencorex inaugurated its sales branch in Shanghai on December 15, 2014, inviting stakeholders and Asian customers to mark the event.

The Chinese anti-corrosion coating market is likely to continue experiencing slow growth over the next few years as the shipbuilding industry continues to underperform.

The event brought in almost 400 attendees and an impressive group of speakers that included suppliers, professors, manufacturers and association members.