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BASF and ExxonMobil Partner to Advance Low-Emission Hydrogen Production via Methane Pyrolysis Technology
BASF and ExxonMobil have entered a strategic collaboration to advance methane pyrolysis technology, marking a key step toward providing efficient, cost-effective, low-emission hydrogen for industrial applications.
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4 days ago2 min read


Nouryon Opens New Innovation Center in Shanghai
Nouryon has opened a new, state-of-the-art innovation centre in Shanghai, China, to drive local innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and support sustainable growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Nov 112 min read


USP Researchers Lead Cassava Innovation for Sustainable Food Packaging in Fiji
Researchers at the University of the South Pacific (USP) have created an edible, biodegradable food coating made from cassava starch.
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Nov 112 min read


Covestro and Nippon Paint Expand Strategic Collaboration in China at CIIE
Covestro has partnered with Nippon Paint to jointly develop sustainable automotive and industrial coating solutions.
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Nov 102 min read


AkzoNobel Launches Next-Generation BPAni Coatings in Brazilian Beverage Market at Abralatas 2025
AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings will showcase its latest Accelshield™ BPA non-intentionally added (BPAni) coatings, bringing advanced solutions for can bodies to the Brazilian market.....
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Nov 92 min read


Sun Chemical Expands Ludwigshafen Perylene Pigment Output to Serve Rising Market Demand
Sun Chemical Increases Perylene Pigment Production in Ludwigshafen to Support Expanding Customer Needs
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Nov 62 min read


MMA Road Marking Coatings: Making Roads Fancy One Stripe at a Time
MMA road marking coatings are rapidly gaining prominence in the market due to their superior performance and long-term cost-effectiveness....
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Nov 23 min read


Evonik Opens First Fumed Alumina Plant in Japan to Boost Asian Market Supply
Evonik has officially inaugurated its first state-of-the-art fumed alumina production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan..
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Oct 302 min read


Beckers Group inaugurates a new research and development centre in Shanghai
Beckers Group has inaugurated its new R&D Centre in Shanghai’s Songjiang district.....
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Oct 272 min read


Stahl Reopens Advanced Coatings Facility in India
Stahl Expands Presence in India with Reopening of Coatings Plant
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Oct 152 min read


Sherwin-Williams Opens New Facility, Expands Services in Central Canada
Sherwin-Williams’ General Industrial Coatings division has announced the opening of a new 20,000-square-foot facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan..........
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Oct 121 min read


Sustainable Coatings Production Facility for Direct Food Contact Materials Established in Indonesia
DIC Corporation has established a new production facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, at the site of its wholly owned subsidiary, PT. DIC Graphics, to manufacture coatings designed for direct food contact materials.
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Aug 182 min read


General Industrial Coatings Reports 2025
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of our general industrial coatings reports . The general industrial report...
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Aug 173 min read


Univar Solutions, BASF Broaden Agreement to Deliver Advanced Ingredients for Polyurethane and Polymer Systems
Univar Solutions USA LLC, a leading global distributor of speciality ingredients and chemicals, announced that it and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., have been named exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF speciality ingredients serving industrial applications. .....
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Aug 172 min read


Siegwerk has expanded its coatings portfolio through the acquisition of speciality chemicals manufacturer Allinova.
Siegwerk Druckfarben, a leading global supplier of printing inks and coatings for packaging and labels, has signed an agreement to acquire Allinova, a speciality chemicals manufacturer based in the Netherlands.
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Aug 122 min read


NCP Coatings Acquires Glyptal Inc., Expands Portfolio into Electrical Insulation and Engine Coatings
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.
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Aug 52 min read


Chapelton Introduces “Sustaina Black” Food-Safe Packaging Using BioBlack Technology
Nature Coatings, an award-winning biochemical company that transforms wood waste into black pigments, has announced a strategic partnership with Chapelton, a leading UK-based supplier of sustainable paper and cartonboard products.
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Aug 31 min read


INX International Unveils New INXJet MDLM UV-Curable Inkjet Ink for Beverage Cans
INX International Ink Co., the leading provider of metal decorating ink technology, today introduced INXJet MDLM—a premium UV-curable inkjet ink engineered specifically for beverage cans.
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Jul 312 min read


PPG expands its PPG INNOVEL® and PPG iSENSE® product lines with the addition of BPA-NI coatings for beverage can ends.
PPG announced the expansion of its easy-open end coatings for aluminium beverage cans to address rising global demand.........
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Jul 232 min read


KANSAI HELIOS Establishes Future U.S. Presence with New Powder Coatings Facility in Johnstown, Ohio
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...........
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Jul 163 min read
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