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PPG and Tidal: Partnership for Automotive Refinish Coatings
PPG and The Independent Distributor Alliance (Tidal) have announced a new partnership to strengthen the distribution of automotive refinish, commercial vehicle and industrial coatings across the UK and Ireland.
Specialty Chemicals: Evonik Rejects BASF Takeover Bid
On Friday, 30 October 2026, Evonik's board officially rejected BASF's second and improved takeover offer of EUR 24 per share, equivalent to approximately EUR 11.2 billion in total
BASF Group in third quarter 2026: Raised Profit Forecast
BASF has increased its profit forecast for 2026, citing geopolitical shifts like the Iran conflict and plans to acquire Evonik.
CMR-FREE UV-MASKING for precise protection
Hoenle Adhesives is pleased to announce the launch of Vitralit® MASK E-20131, a new UV- and visible light-curable masking material designed to simplify temporary protection processes in demanding applications.
Joint statement for the repeal of the SCIP database – Environmental Omnibus
The Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products) (SCIP) database costs companies about EUR 225 million a year across all sectors, yet the recyclers it was built for barely use it.
Two weeks to go: RTE Packaging Seminar brings the packaging value chain together in Milan
RadTech Europe invites packaging professionals to join its RTE Packaging Seminar 2026 on 4-5 November, bringing together perspectives from brand ownership, design, regulation, formulation, raw materials and curing technology in one focused programme.
AkzoNobel and Axalta to be called Axanzo following merger - Greg Poux-Guillaume becomes CEO
MAkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems announced Axanzo as the name of the combined company following completion of their intended merger.
Covestro NV intends to reorganize polycarbonate production at Antwerp site - Planned portfolio adjustment in Europe
​​Covestro NV announced its intention to reorganize polycarbonate production at its Antwerp site to strengthen the site’s long-term competitiveness.