According to a press release from the British Coatings Federation (BCF), the lack of availability of key raw materials and packaging as well as significant price increases are causing significant disruption to the coatings and printing ink industries in the UK and across Europe.
Axalta has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anhui Shengran Insulating Materials Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese producer of wire enamels used in a wide range of consumer electronics, electric vehicle and industrial applications.
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has received the European Supplier Award 2020 from Novelis.
UK-based manufacturing start-up Hexigone Inhibitors Ltd. has received a $1.2 million investment to expand global sales of its smart corrosion inhibitors, which are reported to offer superior protection and a sustainable solution to key industries worldwide.
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer recently issued a statement congratulating Michael Regan on his confirmation as the new Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).