On October 14, LB Group, a leading enterprise in the titanium dioxide (TiO₂) industry, announced that its subsidiary Yunnan Metallurgical Xinli Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. (“Yunnan Xinli”) has filed a lawsuit with the Yunnan Provincial High People’s Court, alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets related to chloride-route TiO₂ technology. The defendants are former senior executives […]
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LB Group Co., Ltd. (“LB Group”) and Venator Materials UK Ltd. (“Venator”) have signed an asset acquisition agreement for the purchase of Venator’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) production facility and related TiO₂ assets in Greatham, UK. The completion of this transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Ms. Xu Ran, Vice Chairwoman of […]
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According to Huizheng Information and data from the BuyChem Research Institute, from mid-September to early October 2025, Chinese titanium dioxide suppliers implemented the fifth round of price increases, raising domestic prices by RMB 300 per ton and export prices by USD 40–50 per ton. With this round, the cumulative increase has reached RMB 1,900–2,400 per […]
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Calcutta High Court Quashes DGTR Findings Kolkata, September 22 — The Calcutta High Court has struck down the final findings of India’s Designated Authority (DGTR) on anti-dumping duties applied to tio2 imports from China. Court’s Observations The judges noted serious procedural lapses, stressing that the petitioner was not given adequate opportunity to review confidential information […]
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Recently, Venator has been selling three of its companies operating in the UK, a transaction that will involve 520 employees in the northeast of England. Originally a subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation, Venator’s core business was Huntsman’s former titanium dioxide and performance additives division. Headquartered in Wynyard, UK, Venator went public in 2017, employs around 2,800 […]
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Titanium Dioxide markets posted diverging trends across the world. The U.S. experienced consistent demand from construction and plastics in the face of increasing freight and energy prices. In Germany, positive sentiment prevailed despite port and rail congestion due to robust industrial coatings demand as well as active imports. South Korea’s market declined further because of […]
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GPRO Titanium (also known as Jinpu Titanium, SZ000545, share price: CNY 3.05, market cap: CNY 3.01 billion) announced on the evening of July 14 that it plans to acquire 100% equity of Leader Orient (Lide Dongfang) through a combination of asset swaps, share issuance, and cash payments, along with a supporting fundraising effort. As part […]
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Since the European Union officially imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO₂) imports in January 2025, the European coatings industry has undergone a transition from initial disruption to gradual adaptation. Recently, Coatings World China observed that through in-depth interviews with five representative European coatings companies—Flügger, Meffert Farbwerke, Śnieżka, Teknos, and Vitex—the European Coatings Journal […]
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India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of Titanium Dioxide originating in or exported from China PR. The Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 12/2025-Customs (ADD) on May 10, 2025, following an investigation by the designated authority. The investigation concluded that Titanium Dioxide from China was exported at dumped prices, causing material injury to […]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is widely used in the chemical fiber industry as a delustrant, improving the appearance and functionality of synthetic fibers. Depending on the fiber type, different grades and specifications of TiO₂, such as fiber grade TiO₂, are required. For example, fiber grade TiO₂ is essential for certain types of fibers. Key factors for […]
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