Paint & Coating News

According to the Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Anti-Dumping Regulations"), the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the "investigating authority") announced on May 7, 2024, in Annou

On December 26, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce of India announced in an announcement the affirmative final ruling on anti-dumping for acrylic sheets (Acrylic Solid Surfaces) originating from or imported from China. The announcement recommends imposing a f

Specifically, the total profit of the oil and natural gas extraction industry was 3,398.3 billion yuan, down 4.4% year-on-year; the total profit of the chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry was 3,804.7 billion yuan, down 9.3%

In a press release dated December 9, 2020, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, announced its intention to build a new MMA monomer plant in Geismar, Louisiana, USA. This plant was to utilize the Group's proprieta

According to information released by the National Intellectual Property Administration on January 7, 2025, Hisense (Guangdong) Kitchen and Bathroom System Co., Ltd. submitted a patent application titled "An Eco-friendly Coating and Its Spraying Method" in

Covestro is working with logistics specialist DB Cargo BTT to transport chemicals to and within Poland in a more efficient and sustainable way.

• Covestro
• DB Cargo BTT
• MDI

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, announced its decision to abandon plans to build a new methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer plant in Geismar, Louisiana.

• Mitsubishi Chemical
• MMA

DKSH announced today the completion of its acquisition of CLMO Technology Sdn Bhd, a provider of ISO 17025 calibration and test laboratory services to the semiconductor, automotive, oil and gas industries, as well as academic and research institutions.

• DKSH
• CLMO Technology

North American sustainable fuel company Gevo and LG Chem announced on January 2 that they have decided to extend their existing joint development agreement. Under this agreement, both parties will continue to utilize Gevo's Ethanol-to-Olefins (ETO) techno

According to the announcement from the Ministry of Commerce, on January 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on float glass imported from China and Malaysia. The scope of

Recently, the National Bureau of Statistics Service Industry Survey Center and the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing released the operating conditions of the China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for December 2024. According to t

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, highlighted its versatile line of nylon webbing for belts, tapes and belts.

• Bally Ribbon Mills
• nylon webbing

Taiyo Holdings Co. is exploring a merger with its larger peer DIC Corp., a move that would integrate Japan's two largest chemical companies, according to people familiar with the matter.

• Taiyo
• DIC

Mallinda Inc., a pioneer in advanced polymer technology, announces the launch of Vitrimax™ Versatile Hot Melt (VHM) Resins, a revolutionary Vitrimer-based composite resin system.

• Mallinda
• Vitrimax™
• VHM resin

Agricultural innovation pioneer Crystal Crop Protection Limited announces the acquisition of the active ingredient Ethoxysulfuron from Bayer AG for sale in certain Asian countries.

• Crystal Crop Protection Limited
• Bayer
• Ethoxysulfuron

AkzoNobel recently announced that two of its decorative paint factories—AkzoNobel Paints (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and AkzoNobel Paints (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.—have been awarded the title of "National Green Factory." These two factories have been included in the

The tender number is CGFA2024090500020001001. After a public bidding process, the evaluation work has been completed successfully. BNBM (Beijing New Building Materials) Paint Group Co., Ltd. stood out in this tender, becoming the first candidate for Bids

Recently, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry officially issued a positive final ruling on anti-dumping, recommending that starting from June 13, 2024, an anti-dumping duty be imposed on Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin originating from or importe

The premium part of the subscription amount paid by Jinfang Fund, amounting to 48,083,556.69 CNY, has been included in the capital reserve of Wantong Special Plastics. Wantong Special Plastics has completed the change of registered capital and related bus

When examining the contradictions in Trump's policies this year, the dollar's performance is undoubtedly eye-catching. Despite Trump expressing a preference for a “weak dollar” during his campaign, market reactions show that the dollar has risen significa