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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
IRL produces a free weekly newsletter detailing the highlights in the paints and coatings industry. Each week, 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?


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Dec 6, 20242 min read
Kymera International Acquires Coating Center Castrop GmbH
Kymera International (Kymera), a specialty materials and surface technologies company, has announced the successful acquisition of Coating C


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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Nouryon launches a Customer-Focused Paint Application center in the United States.
Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art paint application center in United States..


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Dec 3, 20242 min read
PPG Completes Sale of Architectural Coatings Business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners
PPG announced that it has sold 100% of its architectural coatings business in the United States and Canada for $550 million to American.....


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Nov 27, 20242 min read
A Global Specialty Formulator, AOC, to be Acquired by Nippon Paint Holdings
Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (NPHD) announces that it has entered into a purchase agreement under which NPHD has agreed to acquire all of


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Nov 27, 20241 min read
HEMPEL Launches Silicone Hull Paint Recharger for Underwater Yachts
Hempel A/S has unveiled the world’s first and only underwater performance recharger designed exclusively for its silicone systems for yachts


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Nov 26, 20242 min read
CEPE Calls on Member States to Oppose Antidumping Duties on Chinese TiOâ‚‚
CEPE urging member states to oppose the European Commission's proposal to impose antidumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiOâ‚‚) ...


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Nov 22, 20241 min read
Shepherd Color Begins Second Phase of $40MM Facility Investment
The Shepherd Color Company, announced the ongoing $40MM+ enhancement of its facility in Cincinnati, OH............


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Nov 21, 20242 min read
Stahl Completed its Transformation From Wet-end Chemicals Business to Pure Play Speciality Coatings Company
Stahl  announced the sale of its wet-end leather chemicals business to Syntagma Capital. The planned transaction completes Stahl's transi...


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Nov 19, 20242 min read
PPG Collaborates with SARO/Siccardi for Powder Coatings Distribution in Italy
PPG has announced a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, Italy’s largest distributor of powder coatings................


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Nov 18, 20242 min read
Schaeffler Opened a Cutting-edge Technology Center in Herzogenaurach
Schaeffler AG has established a cutting-edge technology center at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach. The technological center was built....


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Nov 13, 20241 min read
Protech Group has Acquired the Industrial Coatings Business of Caldwell Chemical Coatings.
The Protech Group, announced the acquisition of the industrial coatings business and assets of Caldwell Chemical Coatings .......


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Nov 12, 20242 min read
Walki Collaborates With Lactips to Develop Casein-Based Paper Coatings for Food Packaging
Walki and Lactips form a strategic agreement to create a paper-based food packaging material with a casein-based polymer covering. Lactips i


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Nov 11, 20241 min read
Brenntag Specialties Expands its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany
Brenntag, has officially opened an expanded extension of its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany.....


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Nov 7, 20241 min read
Graco Completes Acquisition of Corob, Enhancing Global Hi-tech Dispensing and Mixing Solutions Portfolio
Graco announced its acquisition of Corob for €230 million, subject to usual adjustments, plus up to €30 million in contingent compensation


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Nov 6, 20242 min read
BASF Opens New Production Line for Water-based Dispersions in Heerenveen, Netherlands
BASF established a new manufacturing line for water-based dispersions in Heerenveen, Netherlands. This new line will enhance manufacturing..


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Nov 4, 20241 min read
INX Group Completes Full Acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation
The INX Group Limited, announced the completion of its acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A)......


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Oct 25, 20242 min read
Henkel and Teca-Print Collaborate to Advance Pad Printing in Printed Electronics
Henkel and Teca-Print Collaborate to Advance Pad Printing in Printed Electronics.........


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Oct 24, 20242 min read
Birla Carbon Launches Its First Asia Post Treatment Plant in India
Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based products, has announced the opening of its ......


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Oct 22, 20242 min read
2M Group of Companies has signed a New Commercial Agreement to supply Morro Coating to Transcend Packaging.
2M Group of Companies has signed a multi-year agreement with Transcend Packaging to supply their plastic-free Morro Coating across the UK...


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Oct 21, 20243 min read
PPG Announces Agreement to Sell its U.S. and Canada Architectural Coatings Business to American Industrial Partners and Unveils a Comprehensive Cost Reduction Program.
PPG has entered into an agreement to sell its entire architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners
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