IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our general industrial coatings reports. The general industrial report includes 5 different volumes on the general finishes, 3C (consumer electronics & domestic appliances), coil & extrusion, metal packaging and road marking coatings markets providing volumes, detailed prices, segmentations and market shares with specific information for each segment.

Siegwerk Boosts North American Expansion with Strategic Investments

Brenntag SE reported its Q2 2026 financial results amid supply chain pressures and higher chemical prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

BYK expands technical service capabilities in southern China

Speciality chemicals company LANXESS has announced an immediate increase in its prices for adipic acid.

OXERRA Group, a leading global producer of inorganic pigments, has announced a strategic investment to expand its Complex Inorganic Colour Pigments (CICP) platform in China.

Henkel Delivers Strong H1 2026 Performance and Raises Full-Year Sales Outlook

Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Gain RightShip Recognition for GHG Rating Improvements

Carnival Cruise Line, one of the world's largest and most influential cruise brands, has adopted Jotun's Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for its vessel Carnival Pride, signalling a significant step forward for the cruise industry.

AkzoNobel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved all resolutions supporting the proposed all-share merger with Axalta Coating Systems at the company's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

PPG has announced the launch of the PPG QUICKLINE™ waterborne refinish system, a comprehensive portfolio of basecoats, undercoats, clearcoats, toners, and ancillary products.

Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal to Strengthen Presence in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives Market in the United States

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has announced the launch of two new testing lines at its Blackman Township, Michigan, surface treatment production facility.

Hempel A/S has announced the launch of Hempafire Optima 515, the latest addition to its waterborne cellulosic passive fire protection (PFP) portfolio.

Production has commenced at a new 200-kiloton-per-year hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) megaplant in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China, operated by Fuhua under Evonik's technology licence.

Arkema Reports Solid Q2 2026 Financial Performance

PPG has completed a COLOURFUL COMMUNITIES® project at Hermann-Butzer-Schule, a primary school in Schwieberdingen, Germany.

BASF strengthens market position in Q2 2026, advances restructuring and portfolio optimization

Nippon Paint Holdings to Reorganise Japanese Subsidiaries

PPG Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results