Centec International

Chemical Watch | February 10, 2020

Cefic and the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) have drafted a set of priorities for regulators to consider for future cooperation on chemicals regulations. The initiative follows the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, which entered into force in February last year. Annual chemicals trade between the two is valued at €11 billion. Enhanced regulatory cooperation would maintain high levels of protection for human health and the environment, Cefic and JCIA say in a joint draft p...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Owens Corning | June 22, 2022

Owens Corning announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Natural Polymers, LLC, an innovative manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam insulation for building and construction applications, based in Cortland, Illinois. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and is anticipated to close in the third quarter. “This acquisition advances Owens Corning’s strategy to strengthen our core building and con...

MARKET OUTLOOK

Ceresana | March 30, 2021

Automotive coatings do not just look good, they also protect the surface of vehicles against scratches, UV light, rust, fuel splashes, and other hazards. The automotive industry is one of the biggest consumers of coatings. The market research institute Ceresana has examined how the global market for automotive paints and coatings is recovering from the Corona crisis. Despite a massive decline, around 3.4 million tonnes of these high-performance coatings were consumed around the world in 2020. Th...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Cavitation Technologies Inc. | April 06, 2022

Cavitation Technologies, Inc. announces its plans to expand international operations as one of its key strategic partners Desmet Ballestra a world leader in edible oil and biofuel processing, was acquired by Alfa Laval (listed in Stockholm STO: ALFA and in USA OTC: ALFVY) a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. By signing the Agreement announced on March 31, 2022, Alfa Laval and Desmet Ballestra are no longer ...