PAINTS & COATINGS MARKET REPORTS FULL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our automotive coatings reports, marking the release of our full annual program. All reports are available on our website, and data can also be accessed separately in a database format for subscribers, enabling the manipulation and output of data. All reports include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology an

MIPA SE would acquire Dr. W. Kohlhaus GmbH, a paint and coatings manufacturer based in Aschaffenburg.

Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. have received conditional approval from the European Commission for their proposed all-stock merger of equals, which would create a leading global coatings company.

The Protech Group, a global manufacturer of industrial coatings and specialty materials, has completed its acquisition of RIPOL S.r.l., an Italian powder coatings producer based near Milan.

Astorg Strengthens iGM Resins’ Market Position Through Strategic Combination with Jiuri

Jindal Lifestyle, a subsidiary of stainless steel manufacturer Jindal Stainless, has commissioned a powder coating facility at its Pathredi plant in Gurugram, Haryana.

Celanese Announces Price Increases for Polyamide and Polyester Products in Asia

Covestro has inaugurated a new polyester resin production line at its Meppen site to meet rising demand across Europe.

AkzoNobel has invested $60 million to upgrade production facilities, infrastructure and manufacturing technologies at three of its Powder Coatings sites in North America.

Auroora Group Plc has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Coating Source Oy, a Finnish importer of professional roofing paints and coatings based in Jyväskylä.

Dörken Acquires J.W. Ostendorf from Fidelium Partners, Expanding Its Presence in the Paints and Coatings Market

Remmers Gruppe SE, based in Löningen, Germany, has completed its acquisition of the Rustins Group, a long-established British company. The deal strengthens Remmers’ presence in the UK market and expands its product portfolio and distribution network.

Sika has acquired Duproof, a Dubai-based waterproofing membrane manufacturer.

Caldic, a global distributor and development partner for ingredients and speciality chemicals, has partnered with Wanhua Chemical to serve customers across the Nordic region.

Asia-Pacific’s expanding automotive industry is driving demand for OEM coatings, with vehicle production, EV growth and evolving manufacturing needs shaping the market.

UK Launches Sustainable Coatings Network to Drive Circular Materials Innovation

AkzoNobel and Axalta to Adopt Axanzo Name Following Merger

Brenntag will exclusively distribute Cassava Pharma’s patented tapioca starch technology to personal care customers across the Americas.

Star Step expands into Italy with DAAS & Chemicals, strengthening its industrial wood coatings portfolio and global manufacturing presence.

Biesterfeld Expands Eastman Product Distribution Across Southern Africa

PPG is expanding its aerospace operations in Huntsville, Alabama, to increase production capacity and support growing demand for aircraft windows.

IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our marine coatings reports. These reports will be available for the 22 key markets globally and will include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology and chemistry, end use and functional layers. Data for remaining countries (see list below) is available via our online database. Market Overview The global marine coatings market reached around 1.58 million metric tonnes

Arkema has inaugurated a new acrylic acid purification unit featuring an innovative process at its Carling site in France.

Surventis Partners with Lola Cars on T70S Paints and Coatings Project