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LEATHER FINISHING AND COATINGS of advanced chemical formulations, ensuring continuous and qualifi ed tech- higher revenue targets, and maintain
Stahl opens customer centre of excellence in Mexico outsourcing their production and mar- nical assistance. Launched in 2010, the strong profi tability. “The new entity
keting solvents & additives designed oilfi eld chemicals business has expe-
will benefi t from enhanced operational
for the oil drilling industry. rienced steady growth in volumes and synergy and a dedicated organisational
Stahl, the Dutch speciality coatings
sales, as per Versalis. The setting up structure designed to accelerate growth
fi rm, has announced the relocation Products are tailored to meet specifi c of the new company is aimed at fur- and optimise both the commercial
and opening of its enhanced Centre of client requirements, while services ther expanding its scope of activities in and technological eff ectiveness of its
Excellence for Leather Finishing and include sales and after-sales support, terms of products and services, achieve portfolio,” Versalis said.
Performance Coatings in León, Mexico.
ACTING ON FEEDBACK
The new facility houses offi ces,
application laboratories and testing cap- ECHA to increase focus on SME and stakeholder
abilities. “With a signifi cantly larger
footprint than the previous facility, the support following survey results
upgraded centre off ers a more complete
customer experience, from multi-sub- The European Chemicals Agency the implementation of EU regulations website and ECHA CHEM data-
strate design support and application (ECHA) will prioritise, as an integral like REACH, said. base.
development to testing and training,” part of its work, the support of small
the company said in a press note. and medium-sized companies (SMEs), Following an analysis of the results, Dr. Sharon McGuinness, ECHA’s
improving communication with stake- and considering the report’s overall Executive Director said, “Follow-
The new facility’s main attractions (USA), a new laboratory in Japan and “Mexico is an important market for holders and increasing innovation & recommendations, the agency will focus ing our analysis of the report, we see
include showrooms for shoe & leather a new polyurethane dispersions facility Stahl, with a strong base of auto- effi ciency in tools & resources. These on actions in three key areas in 2025- that the main development areas that
goods, automotive interior and perfor- in Singapore. motive, fashion and footwear customers,” areas of focus were identifi ed in the 2026 to address stakeholder concerns: stakeholders’ highlight largely align
mance coatings, a leather fi nishing labo- said Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl. recent stakeholder perception survey  Foster collaboration and knowledge with those identifi ed and prioritised in
ratory, a dedicated testing lab and the The León site is part of Stahl’s global “This new regional capability strengthens as ones where stakeholders believe the sharing – Implement an action plan our strategy and work plan. Therefore,
on-site ‘Stahl Campus’ classroom. network of more than 30 application our customer intimate business model. agency should improve. to support SMEs; by concentrating on these three areas,
labs, 10 Centres of Excellence and 15 Here we can directly collaborate with  Enhance communication and trans- ECHA aims to reinforce how it sup-
This strategic investment follows manufacturing facilities. It supports our customers and brands, speed up “The results of the survey, commis- parency – Centralise the coordi- ports and works with its stakeholders
a series of recent expansions, includ- the development of high-performance our customer’s innovations and deli- sioned in early 2025 to measure stake- nation of stakeholder feedback; and partners to achieve its vision of
ing the doubling of capacity in China, coatings and fi nishes for industries in- ver according to regional needs,” added holder’s perception of ECHA, show that Review and increase transparency chemical safety through science,
a new production facility in Ranipet, cluding footwear, apparel, automotive Saul Rios, Managing Director of Stahl it is viewed as a trusted and accessible of existing stakeholder platforms; collaboration and knowledge.”
India, a Centre of Excellence in Apex and home interiors. LATAM. agency that delivers reliable data, ser- Review the accredited stakeholder
vices and support to stakeholders, but system; and The next perception survey will be
FOCUSED & EFFICIENT ENTITY that there are areas for improvement,”  Drive innovation and effi ciency – run in 2027 to measure progress against
Versalis sets up new company to operate its oilfi eld the Finland-based agency overlooking Further develop ECHA’s IT tools, ECHA’s commitment.

chemicals activities INDUSTRIAL GASES
Nippon Sanso acquires Australia’s Coregas

Versalis, the chemicals business of
Italian energy company Eni, has spun Nippon Sanso, a consolidated subsi- welding-related services. This buyout Supagas, and Coregas will create sig-
out its oilfi eld chemicals business unit diary of the Mitsubishi Chemical complements the operations of Nippon nifi cant value for customers in the
into a new company, Versalis Oilfi eld Group, and a holding company that Sanso’s Australian subsidiary, Supagas, Australian and New Zealand markets.
Solutions S.r.l. oversees group companies including which supplies industrial gases across The Coregas business will remain and
the major industrial gas manufacturer 58 locations with over 300 distributors. operate independently from Supagas as
The operation aims to consolidate Taiyo Nippon Sanso, has completed the Announced last year, the A$770-mn they have complementary strengths and
Versalis’ position in the oilfi eld services acquisition of Australian industrial gases ($480-mn) deal includes Coregas Pty. focus on diff erent customer segments
sector by bringing together key exper- fi rm, Coregas from Wesfarmers Ltd. Ltd., Blacksmith Jacks Pty. Ltd., and with limited overlap in the product mix.
tise and strategic activities in a “single, Coregas NZ Limited, covering opera- Over time, the combination of Nippon
focused and operationally effi cient The Coregas Group manufactures tions in Australia and New Zealand. Sanso, Supagas, and Coregas will create
entity”. Versalis’ oilfi eld operations and distributes industrial, medical, and greater value for customers and support
encompass research and development specialty gases while also providing “The combination of Nippon Sanso, further growth,” Coregas informed.

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