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ALTANA has acquired Henkel's closure materials business. As a result, the specialty chemicals group is strengthening its range of PVC-free solutions for the packaging industry in particular.

Vaccines are currently a great source of hope for many people, as it is believed they will help to protect society against COVID-19 and pave the way back to a normal life. The current focus is clearly on coronavirus — but vaccines are also fundamental to combating other pathogens.

With ambitions to become the number one sustainable solutions provider within prioritized markets, Perstorp Group has already committed to becoming Finite Material Neutral. Now, the global chemical company has announced its commitment to emission reduction targets in line with Paris Climate Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative.

With its digital lab that is one of a kind worldwide, BYK, a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is launching into a new era of applications technology and so is giving a whole new dimension to its range of tailor-made additive solutions for its customers.

BYK is preparing for a major digital event. As one of the leading specialty chemicals suppliers, BYK is taking a look into the future of additives and coatings with various online formats on April 21, 2021. Among other things, the program will feature interesting discussions and presentations by BYK's top management.

The RTE deinking working group was established in late 2020 to consider growing industry concerns over recycling paper and board waste printed with energy curing products.

To meet the IGM’s development strategy, "IGM Resins International Trading (Shanghai) Co., LTD." will change name for "IGM Resins (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd." immediately. All the business of "IGM Resins International Trading (Shanghai) Co., LTD." continue to be operated by "IGM Resins (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.", at the same time "IGM Resins (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd." continue to serve as IGM Asia regional headquarters.

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has completed the acquisition of the business of TLS Technik GmbH & Co. Spezialpulver KG, thus strategically expanding its ECKART division. TLS, based in Bitterfeld, Germany, has more than 25 years of experience and is one of the leading international specialists in the production of high-quality metal powders for industrial 3D printing.