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Henkel signs agreement to acquire Seal for Life, a Protective Coating Solutions Supplier
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC (“Seal for Life”) from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA).
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
AkzoNobel completes expansion of its largest powder coatings plant
A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy.
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Feb 14, 20241 min read
KANSAI HELIOS to acquire Global Industrial Coatings Manufacturer WEILBURGER Coatings
KANSAI HELIOS signed a share purchase agreement with GREBE Holding in Weilburg, Germany to acquire its entire industrial coatings business.
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Feb 13, 20242 min read
Axalta Becomes First Powder Coatings Manufacturer to Receive International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus) For Biobased Feedstock Sourcing Practices
Axalta Coating Systems has become the first manufacturer to receive International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus.
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Feb 7, 20241 min read
From transparency to reduction: CO2 and cost simulations in Automotive OEM Paintshop with BASF Coatings’ GLASS tool
Through its GLASS tool, BASF’s Coatings division offers an analysis approach that enables transparency and supports customers.
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Feb 7, 20242 min read
BASF Launches RMC1000, the First Single-Coat Clear in the Refinishing Industry
RM is a premium refinish paint brand owned by BASF and has launched RMC1000, the first single-coat clear in the refinish paint industry.
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Jan 30, 20242 min read
Advanced Polymer Coatings breaks ground on multi-million dollar factory expansion to drive global sales
Advanced Polymer Coatings is announcing a major expansion of its factory and plans to increase market shares.
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Jan 24, 20243 min read
Kelly-Moore Paints Announces Plan for Orderly, Out-of-Court Wind-Down of Company Operations
Kelly-Moore Paints announced today that the company plans to immediately cease operations.
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Jan 15, 20241 min read
Voyager Interests Acquires Aegion Coating Services
Voyager today announced its acquisition of Aegion Coating Services (“ACS” or the “Company”) from Aegion Corporation (“Aegion”).
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
SONGWON's new distributor in Germany for Coatings
Bodo Möller Chemie will become the exclusive distributor in Germany for SONGWON's Coatings product portfolio.
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Jan 8, 20241 min read
EPA to Prioritize Five Toxic Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces that it is beginning the process to prioritize five additional toxic chemicals.
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Dec 21, 20234 min read
Industrial Wood Coatings Market Reports 2023
Latest insights on Industrial Wood Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
Industrial Wood Coatings Reports 2023
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of our 2023 in-depth analysis of the industrial wood coatings market.
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
AkzoNobel invests in coatings technology to support beverage can industry transition
The beverage can industry’s ongoing efforts to move to products free from materials of concern are being boosted by AkzoNobel technology.
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Nov 21, 20232 min read
The Protech Group acquires Peintures MF Inc., thus developing its presence in the Canadian market
Protech Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Peintures MF Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium quality paints.
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
Automotive Coatings Reports 2023
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of our 2023 Automotive Coatings market reports.
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
Automotive Coatings Market Reports 2023
Latest insights on Automotive Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
BASF Launches Renewable Sourced Acrylic Binders for Architectural Coatings
BASF has launched the ACRONAL® MB portfolio of acrylic binders for Architectural Coatings in North America.
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Oct 25, 20231 min read
Marine Coatings Reports 2023
Latest insights on Marine Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
General Industrial Coatings Market Reports 2023
Latest insights on General Industrial Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Aug 16, 20232 min read
Architectural Coatings Reports 2023
Latest insights on Architectural Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Jun 19, 20231 min read
BASF Grows Its US Floor Coatings Market through Partnership with Sea-Land Chemical
BASF has chosen Sea-Land Chemical as its distribution partner for dispersions, resins, and additives ...
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Aug 15, 20201 min read
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