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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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5 days ago1 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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6 days ago1 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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6 days ago1 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


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 41 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 251 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 212 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 191 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 172 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 142 min read


AkzoNobel Announces €22 Million Investment to Modernize Decorative Paint Production in France
AkzoNobel Commits €22 Million to Streamline Operations in France.....
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Jan 141 min read


Nouryon launches a Customer-Focused Paint Application center in the United States.
Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art paint application center in United States..
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Dec 5, 20241 min read


PPG Completes Sale of Architectural Coatings Business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners
PPG announced that it has sold 100% of its architectural coatings business in the United States and Canada for $550 million to American.....
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Dec 3, 20242 min read


Shepherd Color Begins Second Phase of $40MM Facility Investment
The Shepherd Color Company, announced the ongoing $40MM+ enhancement of its facility in Cincinnati, OH............
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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Brenntag Specialties Expands its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany
Brenntag, has officially opened an expanded extension of its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany.....
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Nov 11, 20241 min read


PPG Announces Agreement to Sell its U.S. and Canada Architectural Coatings Business to American Industrial Partners and Unveils a Comprehensive Cost Reduction Program.
PPG has entered into an agreement to sell its entire architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners
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Oct 21, 20243 min read


AkzoNobel to Prioritize Decorative Paints in South Asia
AkzoNobel is currently reviewing its portfolio with the aim of reallocating capital to strengthen its core coatings businesses..............
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Oct 8, 20241 min read
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