IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our architectural coatings reports. These reports will be available for the 23 key markets globally and will include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology and chemistry, end use, gloss levels, paint grade and paint type.

BASF Coatings is reinforcing its position in robotics-enabled automotive refinish by integrating its expertise in coatings, digital colour management, and application processes.

Asian Paints announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reporting strong growth across its coatings businesses, supported by robust demand and margin expansion.

Do it Best Group and The Sherwin-Williams Company have established a long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing paint offerings for Do it Best members and True Value retailers.

Jotun Opens New Inspiration Centre in Lagos to Strengthen Presence in Nigeria

Building on its strong performance in 2025, Jotun entered its 100th anniversary year with robust business momentum.

Beckers Group Opens Advanced Resin Manufacturing Plant in Nagpur, India

Henkel has formed a strategic partnership with Brilliant Matters, a leading provider of organic semiconductor materials for printed electronics, to develop advanced screen-printable silver inks for organic photovoltaic (OPV) applications.

Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Capacity with New Investment in India

WEG launches a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two additional centers.

PPG Highlights Benefits of Electrostatic Application Technology for Marine Hull Coatings

Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations

AkzoNobel’s International® brand is supplying advanced coating solutions that provide long-term corrosion protection as well as resistance to chemicals and high temperatures for the wind power and chemical processing facilities at the Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park.

AkzoNobel Rejects EUR 73-Per-Share Offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams

Azelis has expanded its collaboration with Arxada in France by adding industrial biocides and coating additives to its distribution portfolio. The agreement strengthens the existing partnership and extends its scope into industrial sectors, including Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) and Chemicals.

Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the most transformative innovations across industries, and the paints and coatings sector is no exception.