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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
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Nippon Paint expands automotive care network with Dehradun studio
Nippon Paint expands automotive care network with Dehradun studio
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2 days ago1 min read
Sika Reports 4.0% Local Currency Revenue Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Sika Reports 4.0% Local Currency Revenue Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook
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2 days ago3 min read
Univar Solutions Acquires Interpur Chemicals to Expand Polyurethane and Powder Coatings Portfolio in EMEA
Univar Solutions LLC has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a leading European distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings, strengthening its Performance Materials business within the Ingredients + Specialities segment.
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2 days ago2 min read
M3M India Joins Hands with Zydex Paints and Keimfarben
Zydex Paints and M3M India Pvt. Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce KEIM Regalan, a premium silicate paint from Germany's KEIM, across M3M India's premium developments.
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3 days ago3 min read
BASF Suspends Partial Sale of BASF Wohnen + Bauen Housing Portfolio
BASF has suspended the sales process, announced in February 2026, for a portion of the housing portfolio owned by its subsidiary, BASF Wohnen + Bauen GmbH.
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6 days ago2 min read
AkzoNobel and Axalta revise governance arrangements ahead of proposed merger
AkzoNobel and Axalta revise governance arrangements ahead of proposed merger
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6 days ago2 min read
WEG Coatings Argentina Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy Through Partnership with 360Energy
WEG has taken another step towards strengthening its sustainability efforts, with its coatings business in Argentina signing a renewable energy supply agreement with solar power producer 360Energy.
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Jul 221 min read
UV-Cure Technology: Revolutionising the Wood Coatings Industry
The wood coatings industry is evolving as manufacturers seek faster, high-performance, and more sustainable finishing solutions. UV-curing technology has emerged as a key advancement, particularly for high-volume industrial wood applications.......
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Jul 225 min read
AkzoNobel achieves all Q2 targets as profitability rises for the fifth consecutive quarter
AkzoNobel reported stronger earnings for the second quarter and first half of 2026, supported by pricing actions that offset lower revenue and adverse currency impacts. In the second quarter, the company recorded 2% organic sales growth driven by pricing, while volumes remained stable. Revenue declined 1% year-on-year. Operating income increased to €251 million from €214 million in Q2 2025, while organic adjusted EBITDA rose by €18 million, primarily due to pricing. The adjus
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Jul 212 min read
Brenntag Pharma Enters into Strategic Partnership with Evonik
Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM® to distribute its GMP-grade amino acids across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets in Europe, effective July 1, 2026.
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Jul 162 min read
Seprify and Grolman Expand Partnership to Commercialize Cellulose-Based White Pigment for Industrial Coatings
Seprify and Grolman Expand Partnership to Commercialize Cellulose-Based White Pigment for Industrial Coatings
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Jul 162 min read
BASF Reports Preliminary Q2 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year Earnings Outlook
BASF has released its preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2026....
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Jul 152 min read
AkzoNobel Confirms Receipt of Offers from Nippon Paint for Decorative Paints Business
AkzoNobel has responded to recent media reports, confirming that it has received several conditional and non-binding proposals from Nippon Paint Holdings regarding the potential acquisition of its Decorative Paints business.
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Jul 151 min read
Covestro and BYD sign strategic partnership to advance sustainable material innovation
Covestro and BYD sign strategic partnership to advance sustainable material innovation
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Jul 142 min read
Sun Chemical Expands Metallic Inks Portfolio to Address Growing Market Demand
Sun Chemical has expanded its metallic inks portfolio to meet rising demand for premium packaging solutions that enhance shelf appeal, design flexibility and visual impact.
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Jul 142 min read
BASF Expands Biomass-Balanced Additives Portfolio for Architectural Coatings
BASF Expands Biomass-Balanced Additives Portfolio for Architectural Coatings
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Jul 132 min read
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