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PPG Opens Automotive Coatings Color Innovation Studio and Waterborne Automotive Coatings Plant in Asia

PPG announced the opening of an automotive coatings color creation studio at the PPG Global Coatings Innovation Center in Tianjin, China. 聽According to PPG, the studio, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure high-precision color presentation and immersive experiences for clients as well as the latest software tools to enhance color design support, enables brands to quickly respond to market trends and strengthen product competitiveness.

Nordson ICS Opens Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina

Nordson Industrial Coatings Solutions (ICS), has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, designed to significantly enhance production capabilities and meet the growing demand of its customers. Located in Clinton, S.C., ICS says its new facility spans 225,000 square feet and is equipped with advanced technology, cutting-edge machinery and enhanced production lines.

CRTS Global Acquires RAE Energy鈥檚 Coatings Business

CRTS Global LLC (CRTS), a portfolio company of Voyager Interests and a Houston-based private equity firm announced its acquisition of RAE Energy鈥檚 coatings business (RAE Coatings). The acquisition allows CRTS to deliver internal and external pipeline field joint coating solutions for the offshore sector.

BASF Coatings and Li Auto Strategic Partnership

BASF Coatings and Li Auto Inc. have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation, with the primary goal of promoting and implementing painting innovations powered by sustainability and digital innovations.

Bodo M枚ller Chemie and Henkel Collaborate

The Bodo M枚ller Chemie Group is expanding its portfolio through a strategic partnership with Henkel Sonderhoff. Bodo M枚ller Chemie is distributing Sonderhoff formed-in-place foam gaskets technology (FIPFG) by Henkel Sonderhoff in 28 European countries, including Germany, Austria, France, and Switzerland.

EPA Publishes Preliminary List of Companies Subject to TSCA Risk Evaluation Fees

U.S. EPA has published preliminary lists identifying manufacturers (including importers) that may be subject to TSCA fee obligations associated with each EPA-initiated risk evaluation of the five High-Priority Substances Acetaldehyde (CASRN 75-07-0); Acrylonitrile (CASRN 107-13-1); Benzenamine (CASRN 62-53-3); Vinyl chloride (CASRN 75-01-4); and 4,4鈥-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (CASRN 101-14-4). Regardless of whether a company is listed, any company that has manufactured or imported a listed chemical in the prior five years must report to EPA via the CDX (Central Data Exchange). EPA is accepting comments through March 3, 2025.

PPG Opens Automotive Coatings Color Innovation Studio and Waterborne Automotive Coatings Plant in Asia

PPG announced the opening of an automotive coatings color creation studio at the PPG Global Coatings Innovation Center in Tianjin, China. 聽According to PPG, the studio, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure high-precision color presentation and immersive experiences for clients as well as the latest software tools to enhance color design support, enables brands to quickly respond to market trends and strengthen product competitiveness.

Nordson ICS Opens Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina

Nordson Industrial Coatings Solutions (ICS), has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, designed to significantly enhance production capabilities and meet the growing demand of its customers. Located in Clinton, S.C., ICS says its new facility spans 225,000 square feet and is equipped with advanced technology, cutting-edge machinery and enhanced production lines.

CRTS Global Acquires RAE Energy鈥檚 Coatings Business

CRTS Global LLC (CRTS), a portfolio company of Voyager Interests and a Houston-based private equity firm announced its acquisition of RAE Energy鈥檚 coatings business (RAE Coatings). The acquisition allows CRTS to deliver internal and external pipeline field joint coating solutions for the offshore sector.

BASF Coatings and Li Auto Strategic Partnership

BASF Coatings and Li Auto Inc. have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation, with the primary goal of promoting and implementing painting innovations powered by sustainability and digital innovations.

Bodo M枚ller Chemie and Henkel Collaborate

The Bodo M枚ller Chemie Group is expanding its portfolio through a strategic partnership with Henkel Sonderhoff. Bodo M枚ller Chemie is distributing Sonderhoff formed-in-place foam gaskets technology (FIPFG) by Henkel Sonderhoff in 28 European countries, including Germany, Austria, France, and Switzerland.

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