Evonik plans to close two smaller German facilities by next year and consolidate their operations at larger sites in the country.

Sun Chemical has entered a comprehensive partnership with Archipelago Technology Group to accelerate the market adoption of paper-based packaging.

WEG’s Paints and Coatings division provided a comprehensive anticorrosion and antifouling coating solution for a new barge constructed for Ecuador’s aquaculture sector.

Surventis marked the expansion of its aircraft sealant production capabilities at the Langelsheim site with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony.

Sun Chemical and Cyngient have formed a strategic alliance, combining their expertise in inks, coatings, and adhesives to offer narrow-web label and packaging converters a broader portfolio of speciality solutions.

Rieckermann has partnered with Rajoo Engineers Ltd. to provide advanced plastic extrusion solutions to packaging manufacturers and plastic processors across Southeast Asia. The partnership combines Rajoo’s extrusion technology expertise with Rieckermann’s regional engineering, service, and customer support capabilities, helping manufacturers increase production, improve efficiency, and enhance return on investment. The companies will target growing demand for blown film, extr

Surventis is advancing automotive refinishing with LightAssist, a new visualization feature within its cloud-based Refinity platform. Designed to improve digital color matching, LightAssist makes subtle differences in color, texture, undertone and effect easier to identify and compare on screen.

Jotun’s Imperial Fouling Protection System could reduce a superyacht’s carbon footprint by approximately 50% over 30 years compared with conventional antifouling systems, according to the company’s latest analysis.

American Coatings Association Partners with Vincentz to Expand CoatingsTech

Sika has completed the acquisition of Türkiye-based Akkim, strengthening its global adhesives and sealants business and expanding its market presence.

AkzoNobel Inaugurates €7.5 Million Innovation Lab in the Netherlands

Sudarshan Chemical Industries has divested VP4 Frankfurt GmbH to Celanese Corporation, reinforcing its strategic focus on its core pigments business.

Nippon Paint to Expand R&D and Manufacturing Footprint in India Following Osaka Talks

Vipul Organics’ Subsidiary ADIMEM Acquires Membrane Manufacturing Platform from Denmark’s Aquaporin

I-Tech has acquired the rights to a biologically derived antifouling additive, strengthening its sustainable fouling-prevention portfolio and supporting expansion into adjacent marine market segments.

OXEA Announces U.S. Trade-Related Price Adjustment for Carboxylic Acids

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has partnered with AUMOVIO to develop advanced microstructured optical films for automotive applications under the Chemetall brand.

Lubrizol and Brenntag strengthened their partnership in Vietnam by bringing customers and industry leaders together to exchange market insights and explore innovative solutions for coatings, construction, and inks.

Surventis has partnered with WorldSkills International as a Global Industry Partner and Silver Partner of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, from September 22–27, 2026. Through its Glasurit® automotive refinish brand, the company will provide training, technical expertise and industry knowledge to help develop the next generation of automotive refinish professionals. As part of the preparation programme, Surventis will provide finali

Celanese and VIGOR Precision have formed a strategic partnership to advance high-performance plastic solutions for precision components.

Clariant has strengthened its innovation capabilities in China with the opening of two new R&D laboratories dedicated to developing advanced, sustainable additive solutions.

AkzoNobel and TAP Air Portugal complete trials of lightweight aircraft coating

Surventis and NST have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to advance automated painting applications in the automotive refinish industry.

The UK metal packaging coatings market has recorded stable but modest growth in recent years. Its limited expansion reflects the maturity of major end-use sectors and competition from alternative packaging materials.