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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
IRL produces a monthly newsletter detailing the highlights in the paints and coatings industry. Each month, CUBE will give readers a snippet of information from one of IRL's multi-client reports. With nearly 2,000 industry executives already subscribed, and more joining the mailing list each week, why not subscribe today?
Renner Coatings acquires Mekal Tintas to strengthen industrial coatings business in Brazil
Renner Coatings acquires Mekal Tintas to strengthen industrial coatings business in Brazil
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Jul 51 min read
AkzoNobel Achieves Major Carbon Reduction Milestone Ahead of 2030 Target
AkzoNobel Achieves Major Carbon Reduction Milestone Ahead of 2030 Target
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Jul 22 min read
Covestro Completes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Production Sites in Thailand and the US
Covestro Completes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Production Sites in Thailand and the US
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Jul 22 min read
BASF and Carlyle Successfully Complete Coatings Business Transaction
The coatings transaction between Carlyle and BASF, originally announced on October 10, 2025, was successfully completed on June 30, 2026, after securing all necessary regulatory approvals.
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Jul 12 min read
Covestro Announces Plans for New World-Scale MDI Train in China and UAE Feasibility Study
Covestro has announced a strategic investment programme to strengthen its global leadership in the MDI market and enhance long-term supply security for customers worldwide.
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Jun 303 min read
Amcor Partners with Kelpi to Develop Next-Generation Barrier Solutions for Fiber Packaging
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to develop next-generation coating technologies aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of packaging materials.
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Jun 292 min read
Jotun Secures Agreement Covering 125 Newbuilding Vessels at Boao Conference
Jotun Secures Agreement Covering 125 Newbuilding Vessels at Boao Conference
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Jun 281 min read
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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Jun 282 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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Jun 254 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
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