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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?
BASF to Establish a Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad, India
BASF plans to launch a Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad in the first quarter of 2026.
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Feb 12 min read
KRAHN Chemie and Lamberti strengthen their partnership for the distribution of binding agents in Germany and Austria.
KRAHN Chemie and Lamberti strengthen their partnership for the distribution of binding agents in Germany and Austria.
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Feb 11 min read
Interstuhl partners with Dürr for advanced seat surface coating solutions
Interstuhl partners with Dürr for advanced seat surface coating solutions
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Jan 282 min read
Azelis strengthens its partnership with SI Group under a new EMEA distribution agreement.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced the expansion of its partnership with SI Group
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Jan 282 min read
Liebherr-Aerospace adopts REACH-compliant coating processes at its Asian service centers.
Liebherr-Aerospace advances sustainability by implementing REACH-compliant coating technology at its service centers in Asia.
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Jan 282 min read
PPG becomes exclusive coatings partner for Quality Collision Group’s network of body shops
PPG appointed as the exclusive coatings supplier for Quality Collision Group body shops
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Jan 261 min read
BASF Coatings introduces a digital solution to assess and calculate the CO₂ footprint across its product portfolio.
BASF Coatings introduces a digital solution to assess and calculate the CO₂ footprint across its product portfolio.
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Jan 223 min read
PPG and 4Plastic Launch Next-Generation Texture Refinishing System for Plastic Repairs
PPG and 4Plastic Launch Next-Generation Texture Refinishing System for Plastic Repairs
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Jan 212 min read
Seaforth Holdings acquires Indestructible Paint Limited with advisory support from Ashtons Legal
Seaforth Holdings acquires Indestructible Paint Limited with advisory support from Ashtons Legal
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Jan 212 min read
Henkel to Acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, a Specialist in High-Performance Water-Based Specialty Tapes
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Swiss-based ATP Adhesive Systems from Arsenal Capital Partners.
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Jan 192 min read
Biesterfeld broadens its distribution partnership with Songwon to include stabilizers for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
Biesterfeld broadens its distribution partnership with Songwon to include stabilizers for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
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Jan 182 min read
IMCD Expands Southeast Asia Footprint with New Construction Laboratory in Indonesia
IMCD Group, a global leader in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has inaugurated a new construction laboratory in Indonesia
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Jan 182 min read
U.S. Tariffs and Their Far-Reaching Effects on the Paints & Coatings Sector
The ripple effects of U.S. tariffs are substantial, impacting multiple industries, including the paints and coatings sector.
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Jan 143 min read
PPG Announces Expansion of Resin Production in Mexico
PPG Industries plans to expand domestic production of low-emission resins at its Tepexpan facility in the State of Mexico. The investment, directed toward one of PPG’s five manufacturing sites in the country, aims to boost resin output and lessen dependence on imports from the United States, Asia, and Germany. This strategic move comes in response to increasing tariffs on Asian raw materials and ongoing structural limitations within Mexico’s petrochemical industry. Adriana Ma
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Jan 122 min read
Windjammer Capital Completes Acquisition of MFG Chemical
Windjammer Capital Completes Acquisition of MFG Chemical to Strengthen Its Specialty Chemicals Portfolio.
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Jan 111 min read
Nippon Paint India Strengthens Its Manufacturing Network
Major coatings manufacturer Nippon Paint is set to deepen its manufacturing footprint in India, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s industrial, automotive, and construction sectors.
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Jan 112 min read
Brenntag Strengthens Global Partnership with Women in Chemicals for 2026
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a significant expansion of its global partnership with Women in Chemicals (WIC) for 2026.
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Jan 72 min read
Helix Kapital Acquires NCS Colour to Drive Continued International Growth
NCS Colour, a global leader in colour communication, has announced a new partnership with Helix Kapital, which has acquired an ownership stake from Sobro after 15 years of ownership.
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Jan 42 min read
UK Paints to Acquire Additional 14.48% Stake in Berger Paints Through Internal Restructuring
UK Paints to Acquire Additional 14.48% Stake in Berger Paints Through Internal Restructuring.
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Dec 22, 20251 min read
Rubber Research Institute Creates Eco-Friendly Paint Using Natural Latex
Rubber Research Institute Creates Eco-Friendly Paint Using Natural Latex
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Dec 21, 20251 min read
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