June / July 2012 issue:
- UV/EB curing
- Biocides
- Adhesives
- Country focus: Thailand
- PCS 2012 Preview
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Reichhold opens plant in Tianjin, China
Reichhold launched its manufacturing facility in Tianjin in northern China in December 2011.
AkzoNobel acquires surfactant producer
AkzoNobel completed its acquisition, January 10, of China’s speciality surfactant producer, Boxing Oleochemicals. Boxing supplies nitrile amines and derivatives, which are used in a variety of industrial and consumer applications.
Asia Pacific: biggest market for sealants and adhesives
Asia Pacific is the biggest and fastest growing market for adhesives and sealants states the latest report: ‘Global Adhesives and Sealants Market by Type, Applications, Trends, and Forecasts (2011-2016)’ published by MarketsandMarkets.com.
Tea dance and tango to set the trend for 2012
‘Tea Dance’ is the colour of 2012 according to AkzoNobel, the largest paints and coatings company in the world.
Asian Paints adds to De Vree’s celebrations
Belgium-based manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for the coatings industry De Vree celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2011
Bayer plans further expansion in Asia
The Bayer Group has announced plans to further expand its production, distribution network and research activities in Asia and considerably increase its sales in the region in the coming years.





