WEG launches a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two additional centers.

Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations

AkzoNobel Rejects EUR 73-Per-Share Offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams

Azelis has expanded its collaboration with Arxada in France by adding industrial biocides and coating additives to its distribution portfolio. The agreement strengthens the existing partnership and extends its scope into industrial sectors, including Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) and Chemicals.

Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the most transformative innovations across industries, and the paints and coatings sector is no exception.

BASF Transfers Silicates Operations to PQ Under New Agreement

Covestro has officially inaugurated its new Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) Application Development (AD) Centre in Guangzhou, China, marking an important step in the company’s strategy to strengthen customer-focused innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.

TOA Paint Thailand delivered solid financial results in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing 4% year-on-year to 5.68 billion baht and net profit surging 30% to 953 million baht.

WEG has announced the inauguration of its newest coatings distribution centre in Bogotá. Colombia. This strategic development strengthens the company’s footprint in the Latin American market and reflects its continued commitment to expanding its global distribution network.

Dunn-Edwards, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium architectural, industrial, and high-performance paints, coatings, and paint supplies, has announced the opening of its newest retail store in Sparks, Nevada.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated its extensively upgraded Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf — a dedicated hub designed to turn ideas into practical industrial solutions through hands-on collaboration.

H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings

AkzoNobel is partnering with local authorities and the Resilient Cities Network in Malaysia to apply heat-reflective Dulux Weathershield Express coatings on apartment buildings, helping nearly 2,000 residents by reducing exterior surface temperatures and improving urban living conditions.

WACKER announces price increase for resins, dispersions, and dispersible polymer powders

Zeon Corporation agrees to transfer Tohpe’s paints business to NATOCO Co. through share sale agreement

Ascent Industries Co. announced the successful acquisition of substantially all assets of Midwest Graphic Sales and Sigma Coatings, which specialize in coatings for high-value and regulated packaging applications across food, pharmaceutical, personal care, foodservice disposable, and consumer product markets. The acquisition supports Ascent’s transformation into a pure-play specialty chemicals company and follows strong organic growth momentum, including nearly double-digit g

Nouryon introduces first commercial solution to enhance recycled polypropylene performance for packaging, automotive and consumer goods applications

Chemetall Expands Asia Pacific Presence with New Application Laboratory in Vietnam

Omya, a global leader in minerals and speciality materials with operations across more than 50 countries, has introduced Omyaloop FC, a certified 100% recycled functional additive designed for polymer and construction applications.

UPM and BASF collaborate to advance recyclable fiber based packaging solutions