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.

BASF Coatings has completed the planned transition of its European production sites to renewable electricity.

TOYOCHEM CO., LTD. has announced a price revision for its pressure-sensitive adhesives, resins, paints, and hot melt products, effective May 1, 2026.

Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art healthcare packaging coatings facility in Subang Jaya....

New drone technology from AkzoNobel enhances aircraft coating maintenance precision

Evonik Launches New PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab in China

Jonny Marston, Mark Firmin, and Helen Skeates from Alvarez & Marsal, who are Joint Administrators for several Venator Materials PLC entities (in administration), have announced that Venator Materials UK Limited (in administration) has successfully sold the Greatham, UK site and its titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment assets.

trinamiX GmbH has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries.

Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited has announced the official opening of its new coatings plant in Vietnam, Hang Cheung (Vietnam) Advanced Materials Company Limited

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new agreement with Nouryon for the distribution of Bermocoll® cellulose ethers in the coatings and inks markets in Brazil.

BASF has announced a further price increase of up to 25% for its global portfolio of antioxidants, process stabilisers, and light stabilisers used in plastic applications.

Middle East Protective Coatings Market: Riding the Infrastructure Boom, the Middle East protective coatings market is steadily evolving into a strategic, infrastructure-driven industry.

Dürr Introduces Next-Generation RoDip Rotational Dip Process

Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has extended mezzanine debt financing to International Group for Modern Coatings (MIDO), a leading Egyptian producer of speciality paints and coatings.

Evonik has expanded its ultra-low emission portfolio with Ancamine® 2873, designed to enable fast curing in low-temperature conditions for protective and marine coating applications

PPG introduces first PVC-NI aluminum coil coating in the U.S. for pet food cans

OCI and Prefere Resins are teaming up to lower carbon emissions in the chemical industry by using MelaminebyOCI™ Novo, a low-carbon product made from biogas, instead of regular melamine made from natural gas.

AkzoNobel has entered into an agreement to divest Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, a part of the Packages Group.

PPG launches comprehensive protective coatings and application solutions for data centers

PPG announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ozark Materials, LLC, a U.S.-based pavement marking solutions provider, from Ingevity Corporation.

PPG Expands Radiation-Curable Coatings Testing Capabilities at Marly, France

Evonik launches fast-curing Ancamine® 2875 for advanced moisture vapor barrier applications

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a partnership with BASF for the distribution of Keropur fuel performance additive packages across Europe and selected additional markets.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has entered into a new distribution agreement with BASF for its fuel additives portfolio in the Middle East and Africa (MEA).