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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
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Mitsui Chemicals Group Establishes Coating Technical Center in India
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Mitsui Chemicals India, has set up the Coating Technical Center in Haryana, India.
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25 minutes ago2 min read
Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.
Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.


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23 hours ago2 min read
IMCD Expands in the Middle East with New Offices and Technical Centers in Dubai
IMCD Group, has announced the opening of its new offices in Dubai.....


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2 days ago2 min read
Green Seal bans the use of PFAS in paints, coatings, adhesives, floor care products, and degreasers.
Green Seal bans the use of PFAS in paints, coatings, adhesives, floor care products, and degreasers.


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Mar 122 min read
BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings
BASF Coatings and NIO sign Letter of Intent for a strategic partnership in automotive exterior coatings, fostering long-term innovation.


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Mar 101 min read
Baumit and Celanese Partner to Develop Façade Plaster and Paint Solutions Using Carbon Capture Technology
Baumit partnered with Celanese Corporation, global specialty materials and chemical company, to utilize carbon capture and utilization(CCU)


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Mar 72 min read
INX International Unveils New State-of-the-Art Facility in Brazil
INX International hosted an open house on February 27, welcoming invited guests to tour its new, state-of-the-art flexographic and gravur...


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Mar 41 min read
Sika acquires a leading roofing system provider in the UK.
Sika has acquired Cromar Building Products, supplier of roofing systems primarily serving customers through distribution channels.


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Mar 32 min read
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) Expands Use of Graphene-Based Propeller Coating Across Tanker Fleet
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. ("OSG") decided to expand its use of GIT Coatings' graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-PROP, to seven...


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Feb 282 min read
Bodo Möller Chemie and DowAksa Partner for a Sustainable Future with Resins and Fibers
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group has formed a strategic partnership with DowAksa, a fully integrated carbon fiber manufacturer.......


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Feb 282 min read
AkzoNobel Launched a New Wood Coating With 20% Bio-Based Content
AkzoNobel has introduced a new waterborne wood coating with 20% bio-based content, enhancing the use of renewable raw materials without...


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Feb 272 min read
Univar Solutions Selected as Exclusive Distributor of BASF's LuquaSorb Superabsorbent Polymers for Superior Flexibility and Performance in Industrial Applications
Univar Solutions, a global leader in specialty ingredient and chemical distribution, has expanded its partnership with BASF Corporation.....


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Feb 251 min read
AkzoNobel plans to spin off its Powder Coatings business from its Indian subsidiary
Akzo Nobel N.V. has confirmed its offer to acquire Powder Coatings operations and International Research Center from Akzo Nobel India Ltd...


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Feb 242 min read
KRAHN Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe sign distribution agreement
KRAHN Chemie Benelux, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has formed a strategic partnership with Dura Europe, a renowned manuf...


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Feb 212 min read
BASF to Sell Brazilian Decorative Paints Division to Sherwin-Williams
BASF and Sherwin-Williams have agreed to the sale of BASF’s Brazilian decorative paints business.......


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Feb 211 min read
Kayalar Kimya to Distribute Mirka’s Wood Coatings in Turkey
Kayalar Kimya is enhancing its industry presence through a strategic partnership with Mirka, a leading surface finishing technology provider


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Feb 191 min read
Asian Paints to Sell Its Indonesia Business to Omega Property for $5.6 Million
Asian Paints announced that it will sell its Indonesian business to Australia’s Omega Property Investments for $7.5 million ($5.6 million)..


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Feb 172 min read
NTI Nanofilm Expands in Europe with Acquisition of EuropCoating Group
NTI Nanofilm is strengthening its position in decorative and functional coatings with the acquisition of EuropCoating Group. This strategic


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Feb 142 min read
Asian Paints to Sell Its Indonesia Business for Rs 48 Crore to THIS Company
Asian Paints has announced the sale of its Indonesia business to Berger Paints Singapore.....


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Feb 122 min read
Stahl Establishes Center of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina, USA
Stahl Establishes Center of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina, USA..


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Feb 112 min read
Univar Solutions Acquires Brad-Chem Holdings, Strengthening Its Corrosion Control and Lubricant Additives Portfolio
Univar Solutions has acquired UK-based Brad-Chem Holdings (Brad-Chem) and its affiliated entities, including Brad-Kem, a joint venture......


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Feb 73 min read
Nippon Paint Introduces Real-time Evaluation System for Antibacterial Coatings
Nippon Paint Introduces Real-time Evaluation System for Antibacterial Coatings.....


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Feb 52 min read
Gemini Industries Acquires Diamond Vogel's Industrial Wood Coatings Division
Gemini Industries, an employee-owned manufacturer of innovative coating solutions, has announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel's.........


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Feb 32 min read
BASF's Performance Materials Division Plants in Europe will run Entirely on Renewable Electricity.
BASF’s Performance Materials division fully transitioned all its European sites to renewable electricity...
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