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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?


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


Arkema’s Waterborne PVDF Range Acknowledged for Its Durability in Cool Roof Coatings
Arkema’s Kynar Aquatec PVDF range is acclaimed for its exceptional durability in cool roof coatings....
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Oct 3, 20241 min read


The Impact of Italy's Superbonus scheme on the Architectural Coatings Industry
The Superbonus initiative, introduced by the Italian government, was a major policy designed to encourage energy-efficient renovations...
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Sep 4, 20243 min read


Hecckem to Distribute BYK's Paint Additives in Azerbaijan
BYK has appointed Hecckem Kimyevi Mad. İth.İhr.A.Ş as an authorized distributor for its paint additives in Azerbaijan......
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Aug 30, 20241 min read


Qemtex Unveils New Powder Coatings Facility in the UAE
Qemtex Chemical Holding is pleased to announce the inauguration of our new powder coatings manufacturing facility in the UAE..
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Aug 29, 20241 min read


Adapting to Crisis: The Russian Coatings Industry During the Ukraine Conflict
Overview The Russian coatings market has been facing significant challenges due to the ongoing war with Ukraine which severely impacted...
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Aug 26, 20243 min read


Understanding the U.S. Paints and Coatings Market
The paints and coatings market in the United States is a cornerstone of the nation's industrial landscape, playing a crucial role in both...
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Aug 16, 20244 min read


Load Shedding's Ripple Effect on South Africa’s Paints and Coatings Industry
The South African paint and coatings industry faces severe challenges due to load shedding, which has exacerbated the.....
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Aug 12, 20243 min read


Azelis Expands its CASE Portfolio in Indonesia by Partnering with allnex
Azelis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in specialty chemicals and food ingredients ...
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Aug 12, 20241 min read


BASF Transitions to 40% Bio-based Ethyl Acrylate to Lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
BASF is taking a decisive step towards the biotransformation of its (meth)acrylate portfolio ...
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Aug 9, 20242 min read


How the One Million Housing Program Has Shaped the Indonesian Paint Industry
Indonesia's construction industry is a significant contributor to the country's GDP and a key market for construction sector invest.........
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Aug 7, 20243 min read


Clariant and OMV Partner to Supply Ethylene Oxide with a Reduced Carbon Footprint
Clariant and OMV announce their intended collaboration for the supply of ethylene with a lower ...
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Aug 1, 20243 min read


Allnex Partners with Coatings Research Group to Boost Industry Collaboration
Allnex has announced its membership with the Coatings Research Group (CRGI), marking a ...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read


Elementis Expands Its NiSAT Technology for Architectural Coatings in China
Elementis, a leading supplier of specialized chemicals for paint, coatings, and industrial aqueous applications, made a significant ad......
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Jul 16, 20242 min read


The State of the European Architectural Coatings Market
The European architectural coatings market is a significant segment of the global paints and coatings industry. It is characterized by......
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Jul 2, 20243 min read


PPG Unveils "TOMORROW INCLUDED" Sustainability Marketing Initiative for Architectural Coatings in EMEA
PPG has introduced the TOMORROW INCLUDED® sustainability marketing concept for its Architectural Coatings (AC) business in EMEA........
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Jun 25, 20241 min read


Crude Oil War - Uncovering the Paints and Coatings Cost Dynamics
Crude oil, a fundamental component in the production of solvents, resins, and various additives, plays a pivotal role in determining.......
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Jun 20, 20244 min read


A Comprehensive Overview of the Indian Paints and Coatings Industry
The paints and coatings industry in India is a vibrant and rapidly growing sector, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. Rapi
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Jun 18, 20244 min read
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