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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


In China, BASF Facilitates the Procurement of 100% Renewable Electricity for Automotive OEM Coatings Plants.
BASF's has renewed its agreement to source 100% renewable electricity for its automotive OEM coatings manufacturing operations in China....
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Jul 23, 20242 min read


IGL Coatings Broadens its Automotive Market Network in Croatia
IGL Coatings has announced its newest exclusive distributorship in Croatia. IGL Coatings Croatia boosts IGL Coatings' brand and footprint...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


China's Paints and Coatings Market: A Key Player on the World Stage
China has always been a market leader across various segments in the world and paints & coatings industry has been one of the strongest.....
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Jul 18, 20243 min read


Axalta has Announced a Partnership with CESVIMAP and the Move2Green Sustainability Program
Axalta has announced a partnership with CESVIMAP R&D Centre, renowned for its advancements in the collision repair industry.
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Jul 18, 20242 min read


KRAHN Chemie Appointed as Distributor for Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's Polyols and Diols in the Benelux Region
KRAHN Chemie Benelux has embarked on a new partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe ...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


Beckers Pledges to Adopt Comprehensive Science-Based Targets, Aiming for Net Zero by 2050
Beckers becomes first coil coatings company to commit to net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with its broader aim to cut emissions ...
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Jul 8, 20242 min read


Axalta Acquires The CoverFlexx Group
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a prominent global coatings company, has successfully completed ...
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Jul 4, 20241 min read


Evonik Announces Construction of Dispersion Technology Plant for Fumed Silica at Rheinfelden Site
Evonik has commissioned a new plant featuring innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica at its Rheinfelden site ...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read


Arkema Advances Circularity by Integrating up to 40% Recycled Content in its Powder Coating Resins
Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, announces a groundbreaking innovation in manufacturing processes...
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Jun 24, 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


Huntsman Opens New Innovation Center in Tienen, Belgium
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) officially inaugurated a new innovation center ...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read


Navigating Carbon Neutrality: Opportunities and Challenges for the Paints and Coatings Industry
In the global effort to combat climate change, achieving carbon neutrality has become a central goal across industries. Among them, the pain
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Jun 7, 20242 min read


KCC and LG Chem Collaborate to Develop Paints using Eco-Friendly Raw Materials
KCC and LG Chem will use this MOU to synthesise paint resins using eco-friendly raw ingredients derived from carbon dioxide conversion ....
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May 28, 20241 min read


PPG Will Establish a New Paint and Coatings Production Plant in Tennessee as Part of a $300 Million Investment in Advanced Manufacturing in North America
PPG today announced a $300 million investment in advanced production in North America to meet rising demand for paints and coatings in...
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May 22, 20242 min read


H.B. Fuller Completes the Acquisition of ND Industries Inc.
H.B. Fuller Company, the world's largest pureplay adhesives manufacturer, announced its acquisition of ND Industries Inc........
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May 21, 20242 min read


Axalta Announces Acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group, a Leading Aftermarket Coatings Business Catering to Economy Customers in North America
Axalta Coating Systems, a prominent global coatings company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire The CoverFlexx Group from......
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May 16, 20241 min read


BASF Invests in Expanding its Additives Facility in Nanjing
BASF today announced plans to invest in the development of its advanced additives facility in Nanjing. Driven by rapidly increasing.......
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May 10, 20242 min read


BASF Coatings signs Global Preferred Partnership agreement with INEOS Automotive
INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have signed an agreement on a global automotive refinish body and paint development
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
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