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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
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Astral Approves Demerger of Chemicals Business and Merger of Al-Aziz Plastics
Astral Approves Demerger of Chemicals Business and Merger of Al-Aziz Plastics
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3 days ago2 min read
How is the Strait of Hormuz disruption reshaping the global paints and coatings industry?
How is the Strait of Hormuz disruption reshaping the global paints and coatings industry......
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6 days ago4 min read
WEG Coatings Achieves QUALICOAT Accreditation in Brazil
WEG Coatings Achieves QUALICOAT Accreditation in Brazil
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Jun 241 min read
Olin and Huntsman Announce Merger to Create $12.5 Billion Chemicals Giant
Olin and Huntsman Announce Merger to Create $12.5 Billion Chemicals Giant
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Jun 234 min read
Arkema successfully initiated operations for its 15% PVDF capacity expansion in North America.
Arkema's USD 20 million PVDF expansion in Calvert City, Kentucky, strengthens its global market leadership and supports growing demand from energy storage, semiconductor, and data center applications.
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Jun 232 min read
Econic Launches Carbon-Captured Polyols for Polyurethane Dispersions
Econic Technologies, a deep-tech company specialising in renewable carbon solutions, has introduced an innovative polyol technology for high-performance polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) that utilise captured CO₂ as a raw material.
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Jun 212 min read
Asian Paints Unveils Q4 and Full-Year FY2026 Financial Performance
Asian Paints announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reporting strong growth across its coatings businesses, supported by robust demand and margin expansion.
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Jun 171 min read
Vipul Organics Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Omya to Expand Pigment Business Across Europe
Vipul Organics Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Omya to Expand Pigment Business Across Europe
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Jun 151 min read
Do it Best Group Partners with Sherwin-Williams to Expand Paint Solutions for Independent Retailers
Do it Best Group and The Sherwin-Williams Company have established a long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing paint offerings for Do it Best members and True Value retailers.
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Jun 142 min read
Jotun Opens New Inspiration Centre in Lagos to Strengthen Presence in Nigeria
Jotun Opens New Inspiration Centre in Lagos to Strengthen Presence in Nigeria
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Jun 91 min read
Jotun Reports Improved Sales and Earnings Despite Geopolitical Challenges
Building on its strong performance in 2025, Jotun entered its 100th anniversary year with robust business momentum.
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Jun 72 min read
Beckers Group Opens Advanced Resin Manufacturing Plant in Nagpur, India
Beckers Group Opens Advanced Resin Manufacturing Plant in Nagpur, India
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Jun 42 min read
Henkel and Brilliant Matters Partner to Enhance Organic Photovoltaic Manufacturing Efficiency
Henkel has formed a strategic partnership with Brilliant Matters, a leading provider of organic semiconductor materials for printed electronics, to develop advanced screen-printable silver inks for organic photovoltaic (OPV) applications.
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Jun 42 min read
Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Capacity with New Investment in India
Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Capacity with New Investment in India
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Jun 32 min read
WEG inaugurates a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two new centers.
WEG launches a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two additional centers.
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Jun 31 min read
Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations
Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations
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Jun 11 min read
AkzoNobel Rejects EUR 73-Per-Share Offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams
AkzoNobel Rejects EUR 73-Per-Share Offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams
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May 311 min read
Azelis Strengthens Partnership with Arxada in France for Industrial Applications
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.
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May 262 min read
The Role of Nanocoatings in the Paints and coatings Industry
Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the most transformative innovations across industries, and the paints and coatings sector is no exception.
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May 213 min read
BASF Transfers Silicates Operations to PQ Under New Agreement
BASF Transfers Silicates Operations to PQ Under New Agreement
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May 202 min read
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