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PPG Completes Colourful Communities Project at a Primary School in Germany
PPG has completed a COLOURFUL COMMUNITIES® project at Hermann-Butzer-Schule, a primary school in Schwieberdingen, Germany.
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Jul 302 min read


Nippon Paint Holdings to Reorganise Japanese Subsidiaries
Nippon Paint Holdings to Reorganise Japanese Subsidiaries
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Jul 291 min read


PPG Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
PPG Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Jul 293 min read


AkzoNobel unveils self-cleaning exterior coating for China's urban renewal
AkzoNobel has introduced a new self-cleaning extrusion coating in China designed to use natural rainfall to remove dust and stains from building exteriors. The TRINAR® SC Series has been developed to support the country's urban renewal initiatives and meet growing demand for premium coatings in the high-end construction market. The new coating is specifically engineered for buildings with complex curved surfaces and irregular architectural designs. Featuring hydrophilic self-
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Jul 292 min read


M3M India Joins Hands with Zydex Paints and Keimfarben
Zydex Paints and M3M India Pvt. Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce KEIM Regalan, a premium silicate paint from Germany's KEIM, across M3M India's premium developments.
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Jul 263 min read


BASF Suspends Partial Sale of BASF Wohnen + Bauen Housing Portfolio
BASF has suspended the sales process, announced in February 2026, for a portion of the housing portfolio owned by its subsidiary, BASF Wohnen + Bauen GmbH.
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Jul 232 min read


AkzoNobel Confirms Receipt of Offers from Nippon Paint for Decorative Paints Business
AkzoNobel has responded to recent media reports, confirming that it has received several conditional and non-binding proposals from Nippon Paint Holdings regarding the potential acquisition of its Decorative Paints business.
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Jul 151 min read


BASF Expands Biomass-Balanced Additives Portfolio for Architectural Coatings
BASF Expands Biomass-Balanced Additives Portfolio for Architectural Coatings
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Jul 132 min read


KANSAI HELIOS Restructures Its Architectural Coatings Operations in the Adriatic Region
The KANSAI HELIOS Group has announced a strategic reorganisation of its architectural coatings production footprint across the Adriatic region.
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Jun 253 min read


AkzoNobel Partners with Genoa to Preserve Historic Architecture Through New Color Plan
AkzoNobel Partners with Genoa to Preserve Historic Architecture Through New Color Plan
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Jun 242 min read


Architectural Coatings Reports 2026
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our architectural coatings reports. These reports will be available for the 23 key markets globally and will include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology and chemistry, end use, gloss levels, paint grade and paint type.
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Jun 183 min read


Asian Paints Unveils Q4 and Full-Year FY2026 Financial Performance
Asian Paints announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reporting strong growth across its coatings businesses, supported by robust demand and margin expansion.
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Jun 171 min read


Nippon Paint Plans East India Expansion, Considers Bengal Manufacturing Base
Nippon Paint Plans East India Expansion, Considers Bengal Manufacturing Base
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Jun 152 min read


Do it Best Group Partners with Sherwin-Williams to Expand Paint Solutions for Independent Retailers
Do it Best Group and The Sherwin-Williams Company have established a long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing paint offerings for Do it Best members and True Value retailers.
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Jun 142 min read


WEG inaugurates a new industrial coatings distribution center in Colombia.
WEG has announced the inauguration of its newest coatings distribution centre in Bogotá. Colombia. This strategic development strengthens the company’s footprint in the Latin American market and reflects its continued commitment to expanding its global distribution network.
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May 191 min read


Dunn-Edwards Expands Presence with New Store Opening in Sparks, Nevada
Dunn-Edwards, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium architectural, industrial, and high-performance paints, coatings, and paint supplies, has announced the opening of its newest retail store in Sparks, Nevada.
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May 181 min read


AkzoNobel’s Heat-Reflective Paint Innovation Addressing Urban Heat Challenges in Malaysia
AkzoNobel is partnering with local authorities and the Resilient Cities Network in Malaysia to apply heat-reflective Dulux Weathershield Express coatings on apartment buildings, helping nearly 2,000 residents by reducing exterior surface temperatures and improving urban living conditions.
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May 132 min read


Brenntag has signed a distribution agreement with Nouryon for coatings and ink products in Brazil.
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new agreement with Nouryon for the distribution of Bermocoll® cellulose ethers in the coatings and inks markets in Brazil.
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Apr 282 min read


RPM International Completes Acquisition of Kalzip
RPM International announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Kalzip, a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and façade systems for building envelopes.
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Apr 81 min read


Rakem Group Announces Partnership with Organik Kimya
Rakem Group, guided by its philosophy of people, planet, profit, and partnership, has renewed its decade-long distribution partnership with Turkey-based Organik Kimya.
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Apr 52 min read
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