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Brenntag Strengthens Global Partnership with Women in Chemicals for 2026
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a significant expansion of its global partnership with Women in Chemicals (WIC) for 2026.
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5 days ago2 min read


The Superbonus Effect: How Italy’s Incentive Reshaped the Paints and Coatings Industry
The Superbonus Effect: How Italy’s Incentive Reshaped the Paints and Coatings Industry
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5 days ago2 min read


BASF Starts Up Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site in China
BASF has successfully commissioned the steam cracker at its newly constructed Verbund site in Zhanjiang, South China, as planned.
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5 days ago1 min read


Jotun Joins France’s EOLMED Floating Wind Project
Jotun, a global leader in protective coatings, has secured a key role in one of France’s first floating offshore wind projects, EOLMED.
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5 days ago2 min read


Cherry Coatings Expands Oklahoma Footprint Through Acquisition of Masterpiece Painting
Cherry Coatings, a national leader in commercial painting and floor coatings, has expanded to Oklahoma with the acquisition of Masterpiece Painting, a well-established contractor known for its skilled workforce and strong commitment to quality.
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6 days ago2 min read


Helix Kapital Acquires NCS Colour to Drive Continued International Growth
NCS Colour, a global leader in colour communication, has announced a new partnership with Helix Kapital, which has acquired an ownership stake from Sobro after 15 years of ownership.
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Jan 42 min read


Mitsubishi Chemical Develops PFAS-Free SoarnoL Coating for Paper Packaging
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops PFAS-Free SoarnoL Coating for Paper Packaging
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Dec 22, 20252 min read


UK Paints to Acquire Additional 14.48% Stake in Berger Paints Through Internal Restructuring
UK Paints to Acquire Additional 14.48% Stake in Berger Paints Through Internal Restructuring.
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Dec 22, 20251 min read


Rubber Research Institute Creates Eco-Friendly Paint Using Natural Latex
Rubber Research Institute Creates Eco-Friendly Paint Using Natural Latex
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Dec 21, 20251 min read


AkzoNobel Expands Its Reach with New Investment in U.S. Aerospace Coatings
AkzoNobel Expands Its Reach with New Investment in U.S. Aerospace Coatings
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Dec 18, 20252 min read


BASF Announces Sale of Its Optical Brightening Agents Business to Catexel
BASF Announces Sale of Its Optical Brightening Agents Business to Catexel
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Dec 16, 20251 min read


PPG is set to launch its VISUALIZID software for DELFLEET Evolution commercial vehicle coatings in the U.S. and Canada.
PPG announced that its advanced PPG VISUALIZID™ software will now be available for PPG DELFLEET® Evolution commercial vehicle coatings in the U.S. and Canada.
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Dec 15, 20251 min read


BASF and OQEMA have announced a distribution partnership covering selected Central and Eastern European countries.
BASF and OQEMA establish distribution partnership for polymer dispersions and coatings additives in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Dec 15, 20252 min read


International expands its marine coatings partnership in China to support the transition toward more sustainable shipping
AkzoNobel’s International® marine coatings business has entered into a strategic agreement with Winning Shipping in China to support the maritime industry’s transition to lower-carbon operations.
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Dec 11, 20252 min read


AkzoNobel completes divestment of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group.
Akzo Nobel N.V. has announced the successful completion of the sale of Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) to the JSW Group, one of India’s leading diversified conglomerates.....
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Dec 11, 20252 min read


PureFive Resin Powers Caps for a Leading Global Spray Paint Brand
PureFive Resin Powers Sustainable Caps for a Leading Global Spray Paint Brand.
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Dec 11, 20251 min read


Jotun Sets AED 400 Million Investment for New Phase in Abu Dhabi Operations
Jotun Commits AED 400 Million for Next Expansion Chapter in Abu Dhabi
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Dec 10, 20252 min read


Covestro and XRG Complete Transaction, Formalising Strategic Partnership
Covestro AG announced the successful completion of its strategic partnership with XRG P.J.S.C. (formerly ADNOC International Limited, together with its subsidiaries, hereinafter XRG’).
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Dec 10, 20251 min read


CPM and Olpidürr have merged to create a new company called Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.
The global machinery and plant engineering company Dürr is reinforcing its presence in Italy through the merger of its subsidiaries CPM S.p.A. and Olpidürr S.p.A., forming Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.
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Dec 7, 20252 min read


WACKER Expands Silicone Portfolio in China with New Specialty Silanes Technology Center
WACKER, together with its joint-venture partner SICO Performance Material, has opened a new application development centre for organofunctional silanes in Jining, China, to strengthen its specialities business.
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Dec 4, 20252 min read


Nippon Paint Marine and Lloyd’s Register Advisory Sign Technical Collaboration to Evaluate Hull Coating Performance
Nippon Paint Marine and Lloyd’s Register Advisory Sign Technical Collaboration to Evaluate Hull Coating Performance.
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Dec 3, 20252 min read


Morro™ Coating Set to Enter the Asian Market Through Collaboration with DIC Group
Xampla is pleased to announce a new partnership with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to bring our PFAS-free, plastic-free Morro™ Coating to Japan and the wider Asian market for the first time.
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Dec 3, 20252 min read


Stahl expands its presence in Turkey as Weilburger Graphics operations transition to Stahl Kimya
Stahl expands its presence in Turkey as Weilburger Graphics operations transition to Stahl Kimya
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Dec 2, 20251 min read


Steelpaint Announces Partnership with BW Epic Kosan
Steelpaint and BW Epic Kosan Enter Strategic Partnership
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Dec 1, 20252 min read
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