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Investor Advent sells resins producer Allnex to PTT Global Chemical Public Company for allegedly EUR 4 billion.

Novel SiO2-encapsulated metallic effect pigments ensure more robust formulation processes for water-based coatings

BYK is preparing for a major digital event. As one of the leading specialty chemicals suppliers, BYK is taking a look into the future of additives and coatings with various online formats on April 21, 2021. Among other things, the program will feature interesting discussions and presentations by BYK's top management.

To meet the IGM’s development strategy, "IGM Resins International Trading (Shanghai) Co., LTD." will change name for "IGM Resins (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd." immediately. All the business of "IGM Resins International Trading (Shanghai) Co., LTD." continue to be operated by "IGM Resins (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.", at the same time "IGM Resins (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd." continue to serve as IGM Asia regional headquarters.

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has completed the acquisition of the business of TLS Technik GmbH & Co. Spezialpulver KG, thus strategically expanding its ECKART division. TLS, based in Bitterfeld, Germany, has more than 25 years of experience and is one of the leading international specialists in the production of high-quality metal powders for industrial 3D printing.

BYK-329, a silicone-containing surface additive for both solvent-free and solvent-borne systems, is the new BYK product on the market that greatly reduces surface tension, especially in floor coatings and general industrial coatings, and promotes leveling and defoaming properties.

IGM Resins has appointed Wilfrid Gambade as CEO, effective January 1. Mr. Gambade, based in IGM’s headquarters in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, leads IGM Resins’ Global Executive Leadership team and succeeds Edward Frindt as CEO. Mr. Frindt joined the company in 2012 and will retire from IGM after Q1.