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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?


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


Azelis and Chemetall Broaden Surface Treatment Distribution Network in North America
Azelis and Chemetall Broaden Surface Treatment Distribution Network in North America
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Jun 182 min read


Architectural Coatings Reports 2026
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our architectural coatings reports. These reports will be available for the 23 key markets globally and will include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology and chemistry, end use, gloss levels, paint grade and paint type.
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Jun 183 min read


BASF Coatings Advances the Future of Automotive Refinish with Robotic-Application Expertise
BASF Coatings is reinforcing its position in robotics-enabled automotive refinish by integrating its expertise in coatings, digital colour management, and application processes.
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Jun 173 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


Nippon Paint Plans East India Expansion, Considers Bengal Manufacturing Base
Nippon Paint Plans East India Expansion, Considers Bengal Manufacturing Base
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Jun 152 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


PPG Highlights Benefits of Electrostatic Application Technology for Marine Hull Coatings
PPG Highlights Benefits of Electrostatic Application Technology for Marine Hull Coatings
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Jun 22 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 Delivers Advanced Protective Coatings for Landmark Energy Project in China
AkzoNobel’s International® brand is supplying advanced coating solutions that provide long-term corrosion protection as well as resistance to chemicals and high temperatures for the wind power and chemical processing facilities at the Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park.
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May 312 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


Covestro has launched a new TPU application development centre in China
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.
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May 203 min read


TOA Posts Strong Q1 2026 Growth as Overseas Expansion Lifts Profit by 30%
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.
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May 201 min read
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