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BASF Coatings sets a new benchmark in end-to-end digital color solutions for body shops with its Refinity platform.
BASF Coatings has integrated a comprehensive range of digital business solutions for the automotive refinish industry into its cloud-based platform, Refinity......
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19 hours ago2 min read


Asian Paints has increased the capital investment for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dahej to ₹3,250 crore.
Asian Paints has increased the capital investment for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dahej to ₹3,250 crore.
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4 days ago1 min read


APC Signs Newbuild Vessel Agreement with Champion Tankers
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), based in Avon, Ohio, has been selected to supply its high-performance MarineLINE® coating for up to six new vessels under construction for Champion Tankers....
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6 days ago2 min read


AkzoNobel teams up with IPG Photonics to advance laser curing technology for powder coatings.
AkzoNobel teams up with IPG Photonics to advance laser curing technology for powder coatings.
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6 days ago2 min read


Amcor establishes an advanced coating facility to improve access to healthcare packaging across the Asia-Pacific region
Amcor establishes an advanced coating facility to improve access to healthcare packaging across the Asia-Pacific region
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Apr 102 min read


AkzoNobel and Signify Strengthen Partnership to Illuminate a Brighter Future
AkzoNobel and Signify Strengthen Partnership to Illuminate a Brighter Future.......
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Apr 92 min read


UMI Coatings Introduces Innovative Protective Coating Solutions.
UMI Coatings Introduces Innovative Protective Coating Solutions
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Apr 81 min read


The Role of Green Shipping in Transforming China's Marine Coatings Industry
China’s marine coatings market has been significantly impacted by the growing demand for green ships. The shift towards environmentally.....
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Apr 73 min read


RPM Announces Acquisition of The Pink Stuff
RPM Announces Acquisition of The Pink Stuff
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Apr 72 min read


BASF Expands Global Production of Licity Anode Binders with Manufacturing Scale-up in the United States
BASF has expanded its manufacturing operations in the United States to produce Licity® anode binders........
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Apr 72 min read


BASF Coatings and Li Auto Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Sustainability and Digitalization
BASF Coatings and Li Auto Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Sustainability and Digitalization
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Apr 22 min read


PPG launches waterborne automotive coatings facility in Thailand
PPG has commenced operations at a new waterborne automotive coatings plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand...........
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Apr 11 min read


Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Formulations
Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Development......
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Mar 272 min read


Gulbrandsen will increase polyethylene wax capacity and establish a new functional polymer facility in Dahej, India.
Gulbrandsen will increase polyethylene wax capacity and establish a new functional polymer facility in Dahej, India.
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Mar 271 min read


BASF Coatings is expanding its production capacities in Caojing, China, to better address the rising demand for automotive coatings in the Asia Pacific region.
BASF Coatings is expanding its production capacities in Caojing, China, to better address the rising demand in the Asia Pacific
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Mar 252 min read


Brenntag and GFBiochemicals enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Introduce Safer, more Sustainable Solutions to Europe's CASE Markets.
Brenntag, has announced an exclusive supplier agreement with GFBiochemicals to distribute its three Levulinate esters for the CASE markets.
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Mar 242 min read


Arkema sets up its new headquarters in Paris La Défense
Arkema is establishing its new headquarters in the heart of La Défense, Europe’s largest business district.
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Mar 242 min read


Diamond Vogel has announced the creation of a new business unit called Consumer Coating Solutions.
Diamond Vogel has introduced Consumer Coating Solutions, a new business unit designed to support its retail brands, Old Masters and Van...
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Mar 211 min read


SIPCO Acquires Premium Paints to Enhance Local Production and Expand Presence in the Saudi Market
Kaizen Paint Middle East (KPME), has acquired full ownership of Premium Paints Company (PPC), a Saudi-based coatings manufacturer...
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Mar 212 min read


LyondellBasell and Covestro announce permanent closure of PO11 unit at Maasvlakte
LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently shut down the Propylene Oxide Styrene Monomer (POSM) production...
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Mar 202 min read


Mitsui Chemicals Group Establishes Coating Technical Center in India
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Mitsui Chemicals India, has set up the Coating Technical Center in Haryana, India.
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Mar 191 min read


Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.
Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.
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Mar 192 min read


IMCD Expands in the Middle East with New Offices and Technical Centers in Dubai
IMCD Group, has announced the opening of its new offices in Dubai.....
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Mar 182 min read


Green Seal bans the use of PFAS in paints, coatings, adhesives, floor care products, and degreasers.
Green Seal bans the use of PFAS in paints, coatings, adhesives, floor care products, and degreasers.
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Mar 172 min read
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