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21-02-2025

BASF Is Selling Its Brazilian Decorative Paints Business to Sherwin-Williams

BASF has signed an agreement with Sherwin-Williams to sell its Brazilian decorative paints business, which is part of its Coatings division. The transaction is structured as a share deal. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-is-selling-its-brazilian-decorative-paints-business-to-sherwin-williams-3442578.html

23-01-2025

BASF Coatings and Koch International Rely on Electric Trucks for Long-Distance Transport

BASF Coatings and the logistics service provider Koch International have tested the use of electric trucks for long distances and are now implementing the sustainable transport solution in the chemical company’s long-distance transportation. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-coatings-and-koch-international-rely-on-electric-trucks-for-long-distance-transport-3441852.html

17-12-2024

ABB Aims To Reduce Costs and Emissions in Vehicle Painting Through Strategic Cooperation

The technology company ABB has entered into a strategic partnership with the software manufacturer ESS to develop powerful simulation tools that will transform the painting process in the automotive industry. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/abb-aims-to-reduce-costs-and-emissions-in-vehicle-painting-through-strategic-cooperation-3441168.html

30-10-2024

Covestro Is Investing Internationally in Innovation Centers for Research and Development

Covestro is investing around EUR 100 million in its global infrastructure and facilities for research and development. The company aims to ensure its future competitiveness in a challenging environment with this investment. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/covestro-is-investing-internationally-in-innovation-centers-for-research-and-development-3439989.html

30-10-2024

BASF Starts up New Alkylethanolamine Plant in Antwerp, Belgium

BASF has started up a new production plant for alkylethanolamines at its integrated site in Antwerp, Belgium. Alkylethanolamines are used, among other things, as binders between pigments and resins in the coatings industry. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-starts-up-new-alkylethanolamine-plant-in-antwerp-belgium-3439986.html

26-09-2024

Growth Plans and a New CEO at Coatmaster

Coatmaster is taking a strategic initiative to strengthen its position in powder coating and expand into battery technology. Dr. Ralph Mennicke has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/growth-plans-and-a-new-ceo-at-coatmaster-3439087.html

26-09-2024

Plasmatreat Iberia Is Expanding Its Presence in Spain and Enlarging Its Sales Team

Plasmatreat Iberia is further expanding its presence in Spain to provide even closer advice and support to customers in the field of plasma pretreatment systems. Two new employees have been added to the team responsible for the Spanish and Portuguese markets. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/plasmatreat-iberia-is-expanding-its-presence-in-spain-and-enlarging-its-sales-team-3439085.html

27-08-2024

Change in Sales Management at Hesse Lignal

Heinz-Jürgen Droldner, the long-standing sales manager for the Central Europe Trade division of the coatings manufacturer Hesse from Hamm in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), will retire in September 2024. His successor is Melanie Königshoven. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/change-in-sales-management-at-hesse-lignal-3438053.html

29-05-2024

Kansai Helios Completes Takeover of Weilburger Coatings

Kansai Helios has completed the acquisition of Weilburger Coatings announced in February 2024. The acquired company can look back on more than 120 years of tradition. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/kansai-helios-completes-takeover-of-weilburger-coatings-3436108.html

29-05-2024

Wagner Expands in India

Wagner, a premium supplier of coating technology, has established a new subsidiary based in Pune, Maharashtra, western India. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/wagner-expands-in-india-3436105.html