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Jun 20, 20244 min read
Crude Oil War - Uncovering the Paints and Coatings Cost Dynamics
Crude oil, a fundamental component in the production of solvents, resins, and various additives, plays a pivotal role in determining.......


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Jun 20, 20242 min read
Azelis Extends its Reach in South Africa Through the Acquisition of CPS Chemicals (Coatings)
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced..........


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Jun 19, 20243 min read
BASF and Vattenfall have Executed a Contract with Vestas for the Most Recent 15 MW Offshore Wind Turbines in Germany.
Vattenfall and BASF have entered into supply and service agreements with Vestas for 112 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines.......

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Jun 18, 20244 min read
A Comprehensive Overview of the Indian Paints and Coatings Industry
The paints and coatings industry in India is a vibrant and rapidly growing sector, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. Rapi


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Jun 18, 20242 min read
Huntsman Opens New Innovation Center in Tienen, Belgium
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) officially inaugurated a new innovation center ...


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Jun 13, 20242 min read
AkzoNobel Accelerates Innovation with the World's First Testing Facility Dedicated to Wind Turbine Blade Technology.
AkzoNobel has opened the world’s first purpose-built wind turbine blade testing facility at its Felling plant in the UK,.......


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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Arkema Receives Mass Balance ISCC PLUS Certification for Their Acrylic Monomers Production Facility in Clear Lake, Texas (US)
Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear..


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Jun 7, 20242 min read
Navigating Carbon Neutrality: Opportunities and Challenges for the Paints and Coatings Industry
In the global effort to combat climate change, achieving carbon neutrality has become a central goal across industries. Among them, the pain


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Jun 6, 20242 min read
Kelpi Secures Funding to Expand Seaweed-Based Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging
Kelpi has secured £4.35 million in investment to bring their pioneering biomaterial technology to market. This funding will enable ...


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Jun 4, 20242 min read
PPG Validates that Electrostatic Application Reduces Marine Coating Overspray by 40 percent.
PPG Validates that Electrostatic Application Reduces Marine Coating Overspray by 40 percent.......


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Jun 3, 20242 min read
BASF Inaugurates its Second Dispersions Manufacturing Line in Daya Bay, China
ASF celebrates the opening of its second polymer dispersions manufacturing line at the Daya Bay facility in Huizhou, China. This develop....


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Jun 2, 20241 min read
Architectural Coatings Reports 2024
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 edition of our architectural coatings reports. These reports will be available for...


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May 31, 20242 min read
Evonik Inaugurates a New Plant in Slovakia to Fuel the Sustainable Biosurfactant Revolution
Evonik has officially opened its new sustainable biosurfactant factory in Slovakia in collabor.....


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May 28, 20241 min read
KCC and LG Chem Collaborate to Develop Paints using Eco-Friendly Raw Materials
KCC and LG Chem will use this MOU to synthesise paint resins using eco-friendly raw ingredients derived from carbon dioxide conversion ....


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May 24, 20241 min read
FendX has issued an Update Regarding the Progress of its Spray Nano-Coating Development.
FendX Technologies Inc., a nanotechnology firm specializing in surface protection coatings, is delighted to offer an update on the ongoing..


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May 23, 20241 min read
OCSiAl Graphene Nanotubes Offer Transparent Conductive Coatings for 3C Products
Films play an important role in the consumer electronics sector, protecting smartphones, tablets, and laptops from scratches......


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May 22, 20242 min read
PPG Will Establish a New Paint and Coatings Production Plant in Tennessee as Part of a $300 Million Investment in Advanced Manufacturing in North America
PPG today announced a $300 million investment in advanced production in North America to meet rising demand for paints and coatings in...


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May 21, 20242 min read
H.B. Fuller Completes the Acquisition of ND Industries Inc.
H.B. Fuller Company, the world's largest pureplay adhesives manufacturer, announced its acquisition of ND Industries Inc........


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May 16, 20241 min read
Axalta Announces Acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group, a Leading Aftermarket Coatings Business Catering to Economy Customers in North America
Axalta Coating Systems, a prominent global coatings company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire The CoverFlexx Group from......


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May 15, 20241 min read
KANSAI HELIOS Acquired WEILBURGER Coatings
KANSAI HELIOS has finalized the purchase of WEILBURGER Coatings, GREBE Holding's whole industrial coatings company in Weilburg, Ger......


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May 10, 20242 min read
BASF Invests in Expanding its Additives Facility in Nanjing
BASF today announced plans to invest in the development of its advanced additives facility in Nanjing. Driven by rapidly increasing.......


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May 9, 20241 min read
Hempel A/S has Declared its Plan to Sell J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac, Marking the Next Phase in its Strategic Progression.
Hempel A/S, a global leader in paint and coatings, announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac..


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May 8, 20242 min read
The Biden-Harris Administration has Implemented a Ban on Most Applications of Methylene Chloride, Safeguarding Workers and Communities from Deadly Exposure.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has enacted a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a hazardous substance linked to various .....


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May 6, 20241 min read
STAHL Joins GO!PHA Alliance to Advance the Use of Naturally Occurring Phas in Formulated Coatings
Stahl, a leading provider of specialty coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has joined the Global Organization......
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