Asian Paints’ step-down subsidiary in the UAE is set to build a second paint manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi

IRL has finalised the publication of our coating segment reports which were published between April and October 2025. Based on our findings, in 2024 the global market remained relatively flat with the sales volumes reaching 57.8 million metric tonnes.

Wesco Group Signs Agreement to Acquire National Coatings & Supplies.

With the introduction of its new Wuerzburg laboratory, BASF Coatings will begin a new chapter in digitalisation, occupational safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

BASF has officially commissioned its high-performance dispersant production line at the Jiangbei New Material Technology Park in Nanjing, China.

Trinseo and RWDC Industries LLC have reinforced their commitment to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) dispersion products by signing a joint development agreement.

Kamdhenu Paints Strengthens Delhi NCR Supply Chain with Opening of New Depot in Mayapuri

Nordmann, a leading international chemical distributor, is expanding its partnership with Olin, a global leader in epoxy technology.

Toyo Ink India, part of Japan’s Artience Group, plans to expand liquid ink production at its Gujarat plant to meet growing demand from India’s packaging industry.

BASF inaugurates expanded Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) production capacity at its Bangpakong site in Thailand.

Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has unveiled its acquisition of Chem Tech Services, Inc.

The United States paints and coatings sector is among the largest and most established markets globally, supported by strong activity across the construction, automotive, industrial, and infrastructure segments.

BASF and ExxonMobil have entered a strategic collaboration to advance methane pyrolysis technology, marking a key step toward providing efficient, cost-effective, low-emission hydrogen for industrial applications.

AkzoNobel and Axalta announce an all-stock merger of equals to form a leading global coatings powerhouse.

LYB and Nippon Paint China partner to advance circular recycling for coating packaging barrels.

BASF Coatings has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art automotive OEM coatings plant at its Muenster site in Germany.