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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
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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
AkzoNobel completes expansion of its largest powder coatings plant
A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy.
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Feb 14, 20241 min read
From transparency to reduction: CO2 and cost simulations in Automotive OEM Paintshop with BASF Coatings’ GLASS tool
Through its GLASS tool, BASF’s Coatings division offers an analysis approach that enables transparency and supports customers.
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Feb 7, 20242 min read
Automotive Coatings Reports 2023
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of our 2023 Automotive Coatings market reports.
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Oct 30, 20232 min read


Automotive Coatings Market Reports 2023
Latest insights on Automotive Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
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