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Jotun Opens New Inspiration Centre in Lagos to Strengthen Presence in Nigeria
Jotun Opens New Inspiration Centre in Lagos to Strengthen Presence in Nigeria
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2 days ago1 min read


Beckers Group Opens Advanced Resin Manufacturing Plant in Nagpur, India
Beckers Group Opens Advanced Resin Manufacturing Plant in Nagpur, India
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7 days ago2 min read


Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Capacity with New Investment in India
Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Capacity with New Investment in India
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Jun 32 min read


WEG inaugurates a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two new centers.
WEG launches a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two additional centers.
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Jun 31 min read


PPG Highlights Benefits of Electrostatic Application Technology for Marine Hull Coatings
PPG Highlights Benefits of Electrostatic Application Technology for Marine Hull Coatings
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Jun 22 min read


Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations
Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations
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Jun 11 min read


AkzoNobel Delivers Advanced Protective Coatings for Landmark Energy Project in China
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.
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May 312 min read


AkzoNobel Rejects EUR 73-Per-Share Offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams
AkzoNobel Rejects EUR 73-Per-Share Offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams
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May 311 min read


Azelis Strengthens Partnership with Arxada in France for Industrial Applications
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.
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May 262 min read


The Role of Nanocoatings in the Paints and coatings Industry
Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the most transformative innovations across industries, and the paints and coatings sector is no exception.
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May 213 min read


BASF Transfers Silicates Operations to PQ Under New Agreement
BASF Transfers Silicates Operations to PQ Under New Agreement
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May 202 min read


Covestro has launched a new TPU application development centre in China
Covestro has officially inaugurated its new Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) Application Development (AD) Centre in Guangzhou, China, marking an important step in the company’s strategy to strengthen customer-focused innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.
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May 203 min read


TOA Posts Strong Q1 2026 Growth as Overseas Expansion Lifts Profit by 30%
TOA Paint Thailand delivered solid financial results in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing 4% year-on-year to 5.68 billion baht and net profit surging 30% to 953 million baht.
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May 201 min read


WEG inaugurates a new industrial coatings distribution center in Colombia.
WEG has announced the inauguration of its newest coatings distribution centre in Bogotá. Colombia. This strategic development strengthens the company’s footprint in the Latin American market and reflects its continued commitment to expanding its global distribution network.
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May 191 min read


Dunn-Edwards Expands Presence with New Store Opening in Sparks, Nevada
Dunn-Edwards, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium architectural, industrial, and high-performance paints, coatings, and paint supplies, has announced the opening of its newest retail store in Sparks, Nevada.
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May 181 min read


Henkel Opens Upgraded Packaging Competence Center to Advance Future-Ready Packaging Solutions
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated its extensively upgraded Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf — a dedicated hub designed to turn ideas into practical industrial solutions through hands-on collaboration.
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May 173 min read


H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings
H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings
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May 171 min read


AkzoNobel’s Heat-Reflective Paint Innovation Addressing Urban Heat Challenges in Malaysia
AkzoNobel is partnering with local authorities and the Resilient Cities Network in Malaysia to apply heat-reflective Dulux Weathershield Express coatings on apartment buildings, helping nearly 2,000 residents by reducing exterior surface temperatures and improving urban living conditions.
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May 132 min read


WACKER announces price increase for resins, dispersions, and dispersible polymer powders
WACKER announces price increase for resins, dispersions, and dispersible polymer powders
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May 131 min read


PPG launches SEM automotive refinishing solutions in Mexico
PPG launches SEM automotive refinishing solutions in Mexico
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May 122 min read


Meghna PVC Limited Strengthens Steel Integrity Through Proactive Corrosion Management
Meghna PVC Limited, a leading company under Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has strengthened long-term steel integrity by adopting a structured, data-driven asset maintenance approach through its partnership with Jotun.
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May 122 min read


Zeon Corporation agrees to transfer Tohpe’s paints business to NATOCO Co. through share sale agreement
Zeon Corporation agrees to transfer Tohpe’s paints business to NATOCO Co. through share sale agreement
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May 111 min read


Protective Coatings Reports 2026
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our protective 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, application, functional layer and paint type. Data for remaining countries (see list below) is available via our online database.
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May 113 min read


Ascent Industries Co. expands specialty coatings business through Midwest and Sigma acquisition
Ascent Industries Co. announced the successful acquisition of substantially all assets of Midwest Graphic Sales and Sigma Coatings, which specialize in coatings for high-value and regulated packaging applications across food, pharmaceutical, personal care, foodservice disposable, and consumer product markets. The acquisition supports Ascent’s transformation into a pure-play specialty chemicals company and follows strong organic growth momentum, including nearly double-digit g
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May 72 min read
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