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Beckers Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Anodyne Chemistries to Pioneer World's First Renewable Chemicals
Beckers Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Anodyne Chemistries to Pioneer World's First Renewable Chemicals.......
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Jun 26, 20252 min read


Sika has inaugurated three new manufacturing facilities located in China, Brazil, and Morocco.
Sika has inaugurated three new manufacturing facilities located in China, Brazil, and Morocco.......
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Jun 25, 20252 min read


Pinturas Ordesa Becomes Part of the Kupsa Group
The agreement, by which Industrias Químicas Kupsa S.L. acquired 100% of the shares of Pinturas Ordesa S.A., was officially formalised at Kupsa's headquarters in Oyón (Álava).......
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Jun 24, 20251 min read


Operational Launch of 2,500 mm-Width Coating Line to Enhance Production Capacity by 15%
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) is pleased to announce the September operational launch of a coating device compatible with 2,500 mm-width high functional optical film at our Mihara Plant in Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Jun 18, 20252 min read


Aditya Birla Advanced Materials has Acquired Cargill’s Speciality Manufacturing Facility in the United States.
Aditya Birla Group, a leading Indian multinational conglomerate and the largest Indian investor in the United States, has announced the expansion of its U.S. Advanced Materials business through the acquisition of Cargill Incorporated’s 17-acre specialty chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia........
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Jun 9, 20252 min read


Regional Reports 2025
The report analyses the performance of the paints & coatings industry across Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa. It provides a detailed breakdown of market size, growth drivers, price analysis, technology breakdown, and forecasts.
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Jun 5, 20251 min read


Xaar Expands Presence in EV Battery Coatings Through Partnership with Sokan New Materials Group
Xaar’s advanced inkjet technology is playing a key role in supporting the production of next-generation battery coating fluids by Chinese manufacturer Sokan New Materials Group....
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Jun 4, 20253 min read


JSW set to acquire AkzoNobel India in a $1.1 billion deal
JSW Paints is set to acquire Akzo Nobel India, valuing the Dutch parent Akzo Nobel NV’s 74.76% stake at approximately ₹9,000 crore ($1.1 billion), according to sources familiar with the matter.....
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Jun 4, 20251 min read


DELTA Coatings Breaks Ground on Sustainable Headquarters to Triple Production Capacity and Drive Next-Generation Polyurea Coating Innovations
DELTA Coatings International has officially commenced construction of its new headquarters and manufacturing facility at Dubai Industrial City (DIC). This sustainability-driven development marks a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion, designed to greatly enhance its production capacity and innovation capabilities....
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Jun 1, 20252 min read


BASF begins the sale process of its coatings business, valued at approximately $6.8 billion.
German chemical manufacturer BASF SE has recently distributed information to potential buyers regarding the sale of its coatings business, which is valued at approximately 6 billion euros, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
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Jun 1, 20251 min read


AkzoNobel advances efforts to optimise its industrial footprint across Europe.
AkzoNobel has announced plans to close its manufacturing facilities in Wapenveld, the Netherlands, and Machelen, Belgium, with production to be consolidated at other sites within the region......
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May 22, 20251 min read


Chemetall has Advanced its Sustainability Goals by Switching to 100% Renewable Electricity at its Langelsheim Site in Germany
Chemetall has Advanced its Sustainability Goals by Switching to 100% Renewable Electricity at its Langelsheim Site in Germany.....
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May 20, 20252 min read


Toyo Printing Inks Unveils New $70 Million Manufacturing Facility in Turkey
Toyo Printing Inks, a subsidiary of the Artience Group, has inaugurated its new production facility in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone in western Turkey. Built with an investment of USD 70 million, the advanced facility incorporates eco-friendly architecture, modern technology, and sustainable manufacturing processes....
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May 18, 20253 min read


PPG plans to invest $380 million to establish a new manufacturing plant for aerospace coatings and sealants in Shelby, North Carolina.
PPG has announced plans to invest $380 million in a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina.
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May 11, 20252 min read


Borchers Coating Additive Technical Service Laboratory in Pune, India Expands Capabilities to Strengthen Regional Support
Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand and a global leader in advanced coating additives, has expanded its technical laboratory capabilities in Pune, India.
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May 7, 20251 min read


INX International Announces Acquisition of Servicom New Zealand and Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia
INX International Ink Co. announced the successful acquisition of Servicom New Zealand Limited, effective immediately.....
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May 5, 20251 min read


Asian Paints has increased the capital investment for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dahej to ₹3,250 crore.
Asian Paints has increased the capital investment for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dahej to ₹3,250 crore.
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Apr 18, 20251 min read


Amcor establishes an advanced coating facility to improve access to healthcare packaging across the Asia-Pacific region
Amcor establishes an advanced coating facility to improve access to healthcare packaging across the Asia-Pacific region
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Apr 10, 20252 min read


AkzoNobel and Signify Strengthen Partnership to Illuminate a Brighter Future
AkzoNobel and Signify Strengthen Partnership to Illuminate a Brighter Future.......
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Apr 9, 20252 min read


RPM Announces Acquisition of The Pink Stuff
RPM Announces Acquisition of The Pink Stuff
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Apr 7, 20252 min read
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