BASF Coatings has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art automotive OEM coatings plant at its Muenster site in Germany.

Covestro has partnered with Nippon Paint to jointly develop sustainable automotive and industrial coating solutions.

Sun Chemical Increases Perylene Pigment Production in Ludwigshafen to Support Expanding Customer Needs

BASF Coatings has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with the SAPE Group, a leading supplier of automotive collision repair equipment and consumables in Australia.....

Evonik has officially inaugurated its first state-of-the-art fumed alumina production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan..

Dürr Supplies Complete Paint Facility for Thanh Cong Group's Flagship Škoda Factory in Vietnam.

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Extends Its Sustainable Repair Network Throughout Europe

PPG enhances PPG DELFLEET ONE® toners to deliver improved mixing performance and greater efficiency.

PPG announced its collaboration with Xiaomi EV on the newly launched “100 Colours Project”, an ambitious initiative designed to redefine automotive personalisation......

Mercedes-Benz’s innovative solar paint technology concept is capable of generating enough electricity to power a vehicle for more than 12,000 kilometres annually.

Solera has partnered with PPG to integrate PPG’s premium automotive refinish brands, including NEXA AUTOCOLOR® and MAXMEYER®, into its Sustainable Estimatics platform. The collaboration enables customers to measure CO₂ emissions per repair and supports more accurate, data-driven sustainability reporting.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a global coatings leader, showcased two new products at The Battery Show North America, underscoring its focus on innovation and performance in energy storage and automotive applications. The newly launched Alesta® e-PRO FG Black and Alesta® e-PRO Dielectric Gray coatings offer enhanced heat resistance and superior electrical insulation, specifically engineered to improve safety and reliability in electric vehicle battery systems.

As part of its international growth strategy, the Mipa Group is strengthening its presence in Western Europe. Its subsidiary, Mipa Nederland B.V., has taken over the automotive paint and dealer business of long-standing Belgian importer B-Coat BVBA, which will now operate under the name Mipa Belgium.

PPG has introduced the PPG VELOCITY® refinish system, a new line of solvent-borne products designed for the automotive refinish industry.....

Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has teamed up with a leading automotive fastener manufacturer to trial PFAS-free coating systems for major OEMs.

NCP Coatings LLC, a leading provider of industrial and military coatings, has announced the acquisition of Glyptal Inc., a well-established manufacturer of high-performance insulating enamel technologies for the electrical and automotive sectors.

PPG announced a collaboration with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors to create distinctive exterior colour effects for Lucid’s luxury EV lineup......

KANSAI HELIOS, part of the global KANSAI PAINT Group, has acquired a cutting-edge 135,000-square-foot production facility in Ohio, USA, dedicated to the manufacturing of advanced powder coatings...........

Sika has inaugurated three new manufacturing facilities located in China, Brazil, and Morocco.......

BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have entered into an agreement to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program for the European market......