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Evonik Expands UV Label and Release Liner Coating Capabilities in Shanghai
Evonik has upgraded its UV-curable coating capabilities at the Evonik Shanghai Innovation Park, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer collaboration in the label and release liner industry.
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3 days ago2 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


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


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


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


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


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


AkzoNobel’s Heat-Reflective Paint Innovation Addressing Urban Heat Challenges in Malaysia
AkzoNobel is partnering with local authorities and the Resilient Cities Network in Malaysia to apply heat-reflective Dulux Weathershield Express coatings on apartment buildings, helping nearly 2,000 residents by reducing exterior surface temperatures and improving urban living conditions.
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May 132 min read


Meghna PVC Limited Strengthens Steel Integrity Through Proactive Corrosion Management
Meghna PVC Limited, a leading company under Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has strengthened long-term steel integrity by adopting a structured, data-driven asset maintenance approach through its partnership with Jotun.
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May 122 min read


Protective Coatings Reports 2026
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our protective 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, application, functional layer and paint type. Data for remaining countries (see list below) is available via our online database.
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May 113 min read


Chemetall Expands Asia Pacific Presence with New Application Laboratory in Vietnam
Chemetall Expands Asia Pacific Presence with New Application Laboratory in Vietnam
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May 62 min read


TOYOCHEM has announced a price revision for its pressure-sensitive adhesives, resins, paints, and hot melt products
TOYOCHEM CO., LTD. has announced a price revision for its pressure-sensitive adhesives, resins, paints, and hot melt products, effective May 1, 2026.
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Apr 301 min read


Amcor Launches Advanced Healthcare Packaging Coatings Facility in Malaysia
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art healthcare packaging coatings facility in Subang Jaya....
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Apr 302 min read


Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited has launched a new coatings plant in Vietnam.
Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited has announced the official opening of its new coatings plant in Vietnam, Hang Cheung (Vietnam) Advanced Materials Company Limited
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Apr 283 min read


AkzoNobel Announces Sale of AkzoNobel Pakistan to Packages Group
AkzoNobel has entered into an agreement to divest Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, a part of the Packages Group.
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Apr 201 min read


Azelis Expands Partnership with Ashland for Microbial Protection Solutions in Thailand
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement with Ashland in Thailand...
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Apr 52 min read


Brenntag’s facility in Thailand has become the company’s first VDA-certified AdBlue site in the Asia Pacific region.
Brenntag, a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, has opened a new AdBlue® facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand...
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Mar 312 min read


Green Buildings, Greener Coatings: How Sustainability is Transforming the Coatings Industry
Green building certification programs such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL are driving the adoption of environmentally responsible materials in construction, increasing the importance of eco-friendly and high-performance coatings.
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Mar 303 min read


BASF launches world-scale Verbund site in China to strengthen chemical production
BASF officially inaugurated its newly built world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, southern China.
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Mar 263 min read
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