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The article focuses on lneos Enterprises' acquisition of Eramet Titanium & Iron A/S (ETI) for 245 million dollar, with ETI being one of the few ilmenite processing plants outside of China.

Predicts possible problems facing producers of pigments in the United States. Implication of the continuing mergers and acquisition in industries; Growth estimation on the demand for coatings pigments; List of European producers concentrating on shimmering and color-changing pigments.

This article reports that chemicals company BASF has announced that it plans on divesting its pigments business operations.

Presents updates on issues related to the color pigment industry, as of 2002. Information on industry revenue gains; Impact of continued price weakness on several pigment companies such as BASF, Clariant and Ciba; Details on the efforts of various companies to introduce special effects or high performance products.

Deals with the performance of the United States coating pigments market as of November 2001. Decline in sales; Ways in which producers encourage growth in their companies; Information on special effect pigments.

The article reports on the plan of chemical manufacturing firm BASF SE to create a global business unit for the integration of its pigments activities by January 2016.

The article looks at the restructuring plans of chemical company Huntsman, reporting that it plans large layoffs in its titanium dioxide pigments and additives division, mainly in Germany and Finland, and citing its recent acquisition of the division from specialty chemicals company Rockwood.

Provides information on the growth of the pigments market for the paints and coatings industry. Percentage of organic pigments used in the industry; Effect of consolidation on the business of pigment makers; Use of silicas and paints.

Reports on the average growth in the pigments and colorants industries in 1995. Minimal increase of the colorants business of Huls America; Engelhard's trailing off in mid-1995 despite a strong first quarter; Slowdown in the pigments business of Sun Chemical due to low consumer confidence; Ciba's bolstering of its pigments sales with heavy activity in the plastics and dyes markets.

Reports on the focus of environmental regulations on the pigments segment of the paint and coatings industry. Movement towards lower volatile organic compound (VOC) level in final formulations; Alternatives to heavy metals in industrial and maintenance paints and coatings; Pigments prices; Growth; Improvements in traffic paints; Close look at extender minerals.

Looks at the pressure for pigment makers to develop low-volatile organic compound (VOC) formulations and remove heavy metals. Shift to more environmentally friendly paints and coatings; Development of alternatives in different companies; Trends in color preferences.

Focuses on pigment producers who continue to maintain margins and raw materials cost affecting prices of most pigments. How the consolidation of the coatings industry affects the price increase of pigments; Sales made by some pigment manufacturers; Reasons of coating companies for merging.

The article discusses chemical company BASF's restructuring plan for its pigments business, which would result in the loss of 650 job cuts by 2017, the closure of its chemical plant in Paisley, Great Britain, and divestment for its site in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

This article discusses the plan of chemical company Huntsman to acquire chemical producer Rockwood's titanium dioxide pigments business. It is noted that Huntsman intends to consolidate Rockwood's titanium dioxide and pigments businesses with its own businesses in the same areas. The impact of the deal on other titanium dioxide mergers and acquisitions is explored.

The article presents information on the purchase of color concentrates producer Elian from the polymer company British Vita by the plastics supplier A. Schulman for 48 million euros, noting that the deal improves A. Schulman's standing in the color masterbatch market and expands its product line.

The article focuses on price increases and additional surcharges undertaken by pigment and printing ink suppliers due to rising raw material and operating costs. According to Mike Kellen, director and product management at Sun Chemical Specialty Inks, a unit of Sun Chemical, prices in the printing ink markets would be pressured by transportation costs, a weakening U.S. dollar and a tight supply-demand balance for oil. Companies that would increase their prices include Flint Group and INX International Ink.

The article reports that Kemira is evaluating plans for its pigments and Chemidet businesses. The pigments business produces titanium dioxide at Pori, Finland, operates a technology center in Germany and owns TRI-K Industries, a cosmetics ingredient supplier. Those businesses are part of the Kemira Specialty division. The business reported sales of € 230 million last 2006, and focuses on the flexible packaging and cosmetics industries.

The article reports on the acquisition of The Dane Group's special effect colorants business by RPM International. Danes daylight fluorescent, phosphorescent and thermochromatic pigments unit will operate as a standalone business within RPM's Day-Glo Group. Day-Glo president Steve Jackson said that the acquisition brings needed manufacturing capacity and expands RPM's geographic reach.

Reports on the decision of Johnson Matthey to retain its structural ceramics business in 2004. Planned sale of the company's pigments and dispersions business to Rockwood Specialties; Sales generated by Johnson's structural ceramics and specialty coatings business.

Reports the agreement of Heubach Colour to acquire the pigments business of Avecia as of September 4, 2002. Components of the pigments business of Avecia; Benefit of the acquisition to both companies.

Deals with the plans of chemical firm A. Schulman to invest in additional manufacturing lines for color concentrates at its plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Forecasts the market growth for dyes and organic pigments in the United States in 2005. Factors that would contribute to the sector's growth; Information on the demand for inorganic pigments.

Reports on the recovery of worldwide high-performance organic pigment (HPP) markets and its expected growth through 2004, according to a study by The Freedonia Group. Factors that contributed to the growth of HPP markets; Problems faced by commodity or classical organic pigments; Prices for commodity organic pigments; Information on the worldwide production of organic pigments of Clariant.

States that Clariant has formed a joint venture with pigments maker Songwon Color to manufacture organic pigments in Asia. Example of organic pigments Songwon is manufacturing; What the joint venture can provide; Pigment sales of Clariant in 1998.

Focuses on the push for the reformulation of pigment product lines in order to boost market growth. Efforts by pigments producers to increase margins and grow market share in the face of rising raw material costs; Increase in demand for high-performing products; Restructuring of operations by several pigments producers to open up marketing opportunities for a broader array of products.

Reports on United States pigments and dyes makers' awaiting for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ruling on whether to list azo dye and pigment waste streams as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1994. Reason for the EPA's extension of public comment deadline; Subjection of wastes to federally regulated treatment, storage and disposal if azo dyes are classified as hazardous.

Reports that demand for dyes and organic pigments will grow by 4.8% per year to $3.5 billion by year 2000, according to a study by the Freedonia Group. Factors driving growth; Sources of demand.

Reports on the continued increase in prices of intermediates in the United States. Decline in prices of raw materials used in intermediates production; Difficulties experienced by pigment producers to pass on the increases; Pressure on the industry because of feedstock availability caused by the consolidation of intermediates suppliers.

Focuses on the effects of a US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to list dye and pigment waste streams as hazardous on the pigments and dyes industry. Environmental issues; Feedback from industry executives; Disposal requirements.

Reports that EPA has issued a proposed rule to list certain dye and pigment waste streams as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Opposition by the Color Pigments Manufacturers Association.

Presents the forecast of Hoechst AG sales director Wilfried Muller-Kaul on the worldwide organic pigment industry from 1994 to 2000. Annual meeting of Color Pigments Manufacturers Association in June 1994; Sales growth; Concentration of ownership; Growth prospects for major pigments firms in developing countries; Share of global traditional suppliers; Niche markets for regional traditional suppliers.

Reports on Ciba's plan to set up a pigments production joint venture and plant protection operation in China. Agreement with Qingdao Dyestuffs Factory; Scheduled start of operations; Ciba's history of operations in China.

Reports on the BASF joint venture in China to produce pigments and textile dyes. Plants in Shanghai's Pudong industrial development zone; Products to include other dyes and auxiliaries; Three other joint ventures in China; More.

Forecasts on the consolidation of corporations in the pigment industry. Identification of companies that have been considering consolidation for the past decade; Biggest opportunity for pigments makers; Role of high-protein polyethylene (HPPs) in the organic pigments market.

Announces the buying by McWhorter Technologies of Accurate Coatings & Dispersions company, a pigment dispersions producer. Annual sales of Accurate Coatings; Benefits of the acquisition to McWhorter; McWhorter's next acquisition target.

Presents an outlook for the organic pigments market. Forecast growth for organic pigments in the United States (US) market; Shortages in capacity; Opportunity for growth in color pigments in powder coatings.

Reports that Dainippon Ink and Chemicals (DIC) has launched an investment program to be carried out until 1999. Expansion plans at Kashima, Japan and at DIC affiliate Sun Chemical's principal facility in Muskegon, Missouri; DIC capacity pigment per year; Purpose of the investment.

Reports that the Kemira Pigments has reached a preliminary agreement to sell its pearlescent pigments business to Eckart-Werke. Reasons for selling the business; Information on Eckart-Werke company; Major pearlescent pigment manufacturers.

Reports on the inclusion of generic names of pigments made by members of the Color Pigment Manufacturers Association in the Society of Dyes and Colourists' catalog `Colour Index.'