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.

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.

Nippon Paint Holdings to Reorganise Japanese Subsidiaries

AkzoNobel has introduced a new self-cleaning extrusion coating in China designed to use natural rainfall to remove dust and stains from building exteriors. The TRINAR® SC Series has been developed to support the country's urban renewal initiatives and meet growing demand for premium coatings in the high-end construction market. The new coating is specifically engineered for buildings with complex curved surfaces and irregular architectural designs. Featuring hydrophilic self-

Zydex Paints and M3M India Pvt. Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce KEIM Regalan, a premium silicate paint from Germany's KEIM, across M3M India's premium developments.

Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has commenced an expansion project at its flexible packaging manufacturing facility in Dongguan, China.

IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our industrial wood coatings reports. These reports will be available for the 22 key markets globally and will include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology and chemistry, paint grade and paint type. Data for remaining countries (see list below) is available via our online database.

Allnex to Build First APAC Sag Control Agent Production Facility in Thailand

Covestro Completes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Production Sites in Thailand and the US

Covestro has announced a strategic investment programme to strengthen its global leadership in the MDI market and enhance long-term supply security for customers worldwide.

IMCD Expands Southeast Asian Footprint with Acquisition of Thailand’s Merit Solution

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.

Jotun Secures Agreement Covering 125 Newbuilding Vessels at Boao Conference

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.

Nippon Paint Plans East India Expansion, Considers Bengal Manufacturing Base

Beckers Group Opens Advanced Resin Manufacturing Plant in Nagpur, India

Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Capacity with New Investment in India

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.

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.

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.