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The U.S. Paints & Coatings Landscape: Market Trends and Strategic Insights
The United States paints and coatings sector is among the largest and most established markets globally, supported by strong activity across the construction, automotive, industrial, and infrastructure segments.
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3 days ago4 min read


BASF and ExxonMobil Partner to Advance Low-Emission Hydrogen Production via Methane Pyrolysis Technology
BASF and ExxonMobil have entered a strategic collaboration to advance methane pyrolysis technology, marking a key step toward providing efficient, cost-effective, low-emission hydrogen for industrial applications.
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4 days ago2 min read


AkzoNobel and Axalta announce an all-stock merger of equals to form a leading global coatings powerhouse
AkzoNobel and Axalta announce an all-stock merger of equals to form a leading global coatings powerhouse.
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4 days ago3 min read


LYB and Nippon Paint China join forces to advance circularity in coating packaging barrels
LYB and Nippon Paint China partner to advance circular recycling for coating packaging barrels.
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6 days ago2 min read


BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive OEM Coatings Facility in Germany
BASF Coatings has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art automotive OEM coatings plant at its Muenster site in Germany.
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Nov 122 min read


Nouryon Opens New Innovation Center in Shanghai
Nouryon has opened a new, state-of-the-art innovation centre in Shanghai, China, to drive local innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and support sustainable growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Nov 112 min read


USP Researchers Lead Cassava Innovation for Sustainable Food Packaging in Fiji
Researchers at the University of the South Pacific (USP) have created an edible, biodegradable food coating made from cassava starch.
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Nov 112 min read


Covestro and Nippon Paint Expand Strategic Collaboration in China at CIIE
Covestro has partnered with Nippon Paint to jointly develop sustainable automotive and industrial coating solutions.
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Nov 102 min read


BASF Commences Production of First Products from Core of Zhanjiang Verbund Site
BASF has successfully begun producing the first products from the core of its Verbund complex at the Zhanjiang site in South China..
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Nov 92 min read


AkzoNobel Launches Next-Generation BPAni Coatings in Brazilian Beverage Market at Abralatas 2025
AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings will showcase its latest Accelshieldâ„¢ BPA non-intentionally added (BPAni) coatings, bringing advanced solutions for can bodies to the Brazilian market.....
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Nov 92 min read


Sun Chemical Expands Ludwigshafen Perylene Pigment Output to Serve Rising Market Demand
Sun Chemical Increases Perylene Pigment Production in Ludwigshafen to Support Expanding Customer Needs
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Nov 62 min read


PPG Launches Ultrafiltration Antifouling Membrane for Water Treatment
PPG has unveiled a new ultrafiltration (UF) antifouling membrane, expanding its portfolio of spiral-wound filter elements for industrial water purification and treatment.
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Nov 52 min read


Berger increases investment in new Mirsarai factory
Berger increases investment for new Mirsarai factory.
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Nov 51 min read


Cooling Paint That Harvests Water from Thin Air
Researchers from the University of Sydney and start-up Dewpoint Innovations have developed a nanoengineered polymer coating that acts like paint, passively cooling buildings while drawing water directly from the air.
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Nov 33 min read


MMA Road Marking Coatings: Making Roads Fancy One Stripe at a Time
MMA road marking coatings are rapidly gaining prominence in the market due to their superior performance and long-term cost-effectiveness....
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Nov 23 min read


BASF Coatings has partnered with the SAPE Group to strengthen its presence in the automotive refinish market across the Melbourne region
BASF Coatings has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with the SAPE Group, a leading supplier of automotive collision repair equipment and consumables in Australia.....
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Oct 302 min read


Evonik Opens First Fumed Alumina Plant in Japan to Boost Asian Market Supply
Evonik has officially inaugurated its first state-of-the-art fumed alumina production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan..
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Oct 302 min read


Dürr Completes Turnkey Paint Shop for TC Group at Škoda’s New Vietnam Plant
Dürr Supplies Complete Paint Facility for Thanh Cong Group's Flagship Škoda Factory in Vietnam.
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Oct 292 min read


AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network Surpasses 200 Certified Bodyshops Across Europe
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Extends Its Sustainable Repair Network Throughout Europe
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Oct 293 min read


Beckers Group inaugurates a new research and development centre in Shanghai
Beckers Group has inaugurated its new R&D Centre in Shanghai’s Songjiang district.....
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Oct 272 min read


BASF Opens New Neopentyl Glycol Plant in Zhanjiang to Boost Global Capacity and Sustainability
BASF has inaugurated a new NPG plant at its Zhanjiang Verbund site and launched NEOL® NPG with a reduced product carbon footprint. ....
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Oct 231 min read


BASF Coatings has Extended its Refinish Distribution Partnership with Wholesale Paint Group to Include South Australia.
BASF Coatings has extended its refinish distribution partnership with Wholesale Paint Group to include South Australia.
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Oct 231 min read


Venator Materials UK Ltd has agreed to sell its Greatham site and related TiOâ‚‚ assets to LB Group
Venator Materials UK Ltd has entered into an agreement to sell its Greatham site in the UK, along with its associated titanium dioxide (TiOâ‚‚) pigment assets, to LB Group.......
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Oct 231 min read


AkzoNobel plans additional asset sales after lowering its financial guidance for 2025
AkzoNobel, the manufacturer of Dulux paints, intends to pursue further asset sales following a downward revision of its 2025 financial outlook.
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Oct 222 min read
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