A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a cost-effective and easy-to-apply hydrogel coating that enhances heat dissipation in solar panels, effectively cooling “hot spots”

PPG Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations and Sustainable Solutions at 2025 Guangzhou Design Week

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Swiss-based ATP Adhesive Systems from Arsenal Capital Partners.

KEZAD Group Partners has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Jotun Abu Dhabi to establish a new manufacturing facility at ICAD–KEZAD Musaffah.

Biesterfeld broadens its distribution partnership with Songwon to include stabilizers for paints, coatings, and adhesives.

IMCD Group, a global leader in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has inaugurated a new construction laboratory in Indonesia

AkzoNobel and the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team have announced the extension of their long-standing and highly successful partnership, which now expands into the exciting world of endurance racing.

The ripple effects of U.S. tariffs are substantial, impacting multiple industries, including the paints and coatings sector.

Dürr to Construct an Advanced, Sustainable Paint Shop for CEER, Saudi Arabia’s First Electric Vehicle Brand

PPG Industries plans to expand domestic production of low-emission resins at its Tepexpan facility in the State of Mexico. The investment, directed toward one of PPG’s five manufacturing sites in the country, aims to boost resin output and lessen dependence on imports from the United States, Asia, and Germany. This strategic move comes in response to increasing tariffs on Asian raw materials and ongoing structural limitations within Mexico’s petrochemical industry. Adriana Ma

BASF introduces advanced polyamide materials to support next-generation e-mobility applications

Windjammer Capital Completes Acquisition of MFG Chemical to Strengthen Its Specialty Chemicals Portfolio.

Major coatings manufacturer Nippon Paint is set to deepen its manufacturing footprint in India, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s industrial, automotive, and construction sectors.

German company Remmers to acquire 50.1% stake in Teknovace for ₹300 crore.

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a significant expansion of its global partnership with Women in Chemicals (WIC) for 2026.

The Superbonus Effect: How Italy’s Incentive Reshaped the Paints and Coatings Industry

BASF has successfully commissioned the steam cracker at its newly constructed Verbund site in Zhanjiang, South China, as planned.

Jotun, a global leader in protective coatings, has secured a key role in one of France’s first floating offshore wind projects, EOLMED.

Cherry Coatings, a national leader in commercial painting and floor coatings, has expanded to Oklahoma with the acquisition of Masterpiece Painting, a well-established contractor known for its skilled workforce and strong commitment to quality.

NCS Colour, a global leader in colour communication, has announced a new partnership with Helix Kapital, which has acquired an ownership stake from Sobro after 15 years of ownership.

Mitsubishi Chemical Develops PFAS-Free SoarnoL Coating for Paper Packaging

UK Paints to Acquire Additional 14.48% Stake in Berger Paints Through Internal Restructuring.

Rubber Research Institute Creates Eco-Friendly Paint Using Natural Latex

AkzoNobel Expands Its Reach with New Investment in U.S. Aerospace Coatings