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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
IRL produces a monthly newsletter detailing the highlights in the paints and coatings industry. Each month, CUBE will give readers a snippet of information from one of IRL's multi-client reports. With nearly 2,000 industry executives already subscribed, and more joining the mailing list each week, why not subscribe today?


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


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


Brenntag extends its partnership with Momentive to include the Philippines
Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has entered into a new distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials Inc......
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Oct 211 min read


Keimfarben Forms Strategic Partnership with India's Zydex Industries
Keimfarben Establishes Strategic Alliance with Zydex Industries to Strengthen Presence in India.
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Oct 131 min read


BASF increases its production capacity for dispersions used in architectural coatings
BASF has expanded its production capacity for dispersions used in architectural coatings and construction materials at its Dilovası site in Türkiye.
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Oct 72 min read


AkzoNobel appointed as the exclusive supplier for solar-absorbing coatings technology.
Akzo Nobel appointed as the exclusive supplier for solar-absorbing wall technology.....
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Oct 52 min read


Sherwin-Williams Finalizes Acquisition of BASF’s Architectural Paints Division 'Suvinil' in Brazil
Sherwin-Williams has completed its acquisition of BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints business, Suvinil, after securing regulatory approvals.
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Oct 52 min read


AkzoNobel, Arkema, and BASF join forces to cut the carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings
The carbon footprint of AkzoNobel’s Interpon superdurable architectural powder coatings is up to 40% lower, achieved through a continued...
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Sep 252 min read


Diamond Vogel has sold its architectural paint business to Spectrum Paint.
Diamond Vogel is undertaking a strategic transformation in its approach to the architectural coatings market...
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Sep 111 min read


UP Catalyst and Teknos Forge Partnership to Drive Sustainable Carbon Materials in Paints and Coatings
UP Catalyst, an Estonian deep-tech company that transforms CO₂ emissions into high-value carbon materials, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teknos, a global leader in paints and coatings serving manufacturing, construction professionals, and consumers.
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Aug 241 min read


AkzoNobel Announces Sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group
Akzo Nobel N.V. has entered into an agreement to sell its shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) to the JSW Group, one of India’s leading diversified conglomerates. ...
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Jun 262 min read


Sika has inaugurated three new manufacturing facilities located in China, Brazil, and Morocco.
Sika has inaugurated three new manufacturing facilities located in China, Brazil, and Morocco.......
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Jun 252 min read


Pinturas Ordesa Becomes Part of the Kupsa Group
The agreement, by which Industrias Químicas Kupsa S.L. acquired 100% of the shares of Pinturas Ordesa S.A., was officially formalised at Kupsa's headquarters in Oyón (Álava).......
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Jun 241 min read


Architectural Coatings Reports 2025
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of our architectural coatings reports . These reports will be available...
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Jun 53 min read


Regional Reports 2025
The report analyses the performance of the paints & coatings industry across Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa. It provides a detailed breakdown of market size, growth drivers, price analysis, technology breakdown, and forecasts.
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Jun 51 min read


JSW set to acquire AkzoNobel India in a $1.1 billion deal
JSW Paints is set to acquire Akzo Nobel India, valuing the Dutch parent Akzo Nobel NV’s 74.76% stake at approximately ₹9,000 crore ($1.1 billion), according to sources familiar with the matter.....
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Jun 41 min read


AkzoNobel partners with BASF to reduce the carbon footprint of high-volume paint products.
AkzoNobel partners with BASF to reduce the carbon footprint of high-volume paint products....
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May 122 min read


Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya collaborate to develop low-carbon paints aimed at widespread market adoption.
Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya have joined forces to create a range of sustainable decorative paints featuring a carbon footprint reduction...
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Apr 302 min read


SIPCO Acquires Premium Paints to Enhance Local Production and Expand Presence in the Saudi Market
Kaizen Paint Middle East (KPME), has acquired full ownership of Premium Paints Company (PPC), a Saudi-based coatings manufacturer...
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Mar 212 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 72 min read
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