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As automotive electrification continues to evolve, powerful lithium-ion (li-ion) battery architectures are at the center of discussions around electric vehicles.

BASF announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has completed the acquisition of the overprint varnish specialist Schmid Rhyner AG, which was previously part of the Swiss Conzzeta Group.

At PaintExpo, which will take place from April 21-24 in Karlsruhe, Germany, UV equipment manufacturer IST Metz will present its range of high-performance systems for curing and matting industrial coatings in seconds using UV, LED and Excimer technology in Hall 2, Stand 2402.

At the LOPEC, which takes place from 25. to 26. March in Munich, UV equipment manufacturer IST Metz will present the latest UV and LED units for fast and reliable curing of printed circuits.

Long-term agreement signed with supplier Ørsted / Signal effect for the expansion of renewable energies intended.

By 2025 the specialty chemicals group ALTANA will reduce its CO2 impact from production and energy procurement worldwide to zero.

Heat pumps play a decisive role in the energy transition: Sustainably generated electricity provides heat in winter and a good climate in summer.