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PPG announces update to its non-bisphenol beverage can coating
PPG Innovel Pro coating is an enhanced internal spray coating that uses no bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol starting substances while offering more robust application properties for aluminium beverage cans.
Here comes the Sun
As the UK bathes in unseasonably glorious weather, CanTech International continued its quest for sun with a recent visit to Sun Chemical’s global headquarters for metal decorating inks in Bilbao, Spain.
When east meets west
After some deliberation and feedback from many of you within the industry, we have decided on a location for our CanTech – The Grand Tour trade show for 2019.
The joy of Spring
I hope many of you enjoyed the Easter break and we now move our attention towards our May issue.
Sun Chemical acquires PPG’s metal deco ink business
Sun Chemical has announced that it will be expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of PPG’s metal deco ink business.
Going global
For those of you who are not aware, our sales manager Mark Neilson is currently unwell and off sick. I’d like to wish Mark a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back very soon.
PPG withdraws from proposed takeover
US group PPG Industries has withdrawn its proposal to takeover Dutch paints and coatings company, AkzoNobel.
All’s fair in love and cans
The latest in the PPG/AkzoNobel saga this week has been particularly interesting, with the news that PPG has decided to withdraw its proposal and not pursue an offer. With a visible conflict between the company and its shareholders, it will be interesting to see how long AkzoNobel can see off careful admirers…
AkzoNobel responds to PPG Industries
AkzoNobel has confirmed today (24 April) that it has received a third unsolicited and conditional proposal from PPG Industries for all outstanding share capital of the company.
AkzoNobel rejects second unsolicited proposal from PPG Industries
AkzoNobel has announced that it has rejected a second unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal of 20 March from PPG Industries for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of AkzoNobel.
AkzoNobel reviews strategic options to separate speciality chemicals
AkzoNobel has announced a review of strategic options for the separation of its speciality chemicals business.
PPG to display in New York
PPG has announced that its packaging coatings business will exhibit at the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) held in New York on 13-14 September.
You can’t sugar coat it
Some significant, but inevitable news has hit the industry during the last week regarding coatings and specifically the presence of BPA-based coatings.
Day three round-up
The beginning of day three started with the delegates dissecting the Euro CanTech Awards from the night before.