Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM® to distribute its GMP-grade amino acids across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets in Europe, effective July 1, 2026.

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.

Amcor is encouraging beverage manufacturers to reassess their packaging closure solutions in response to the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the growing adoption of reusable packaging and deposit return systems.

The coatings transaction between Carlyle and BASF, originally announced on October 10, 2025, was successfully completed on June 30, 2026, after securing all necessary regulatory approvals.

Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to develop next-generation coating technologies aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of packaging materials.

The KANSAI HELIOS Group has announced a strategic reorganisation of its architectural coatings production footprint across the Adriatic region.

AkzoNobel Partners with Genoa to Preserve Historic Architecture Through New Color Plan

Econic Technologies, a deep-tech company specialising in renewable carbon solutions, has introduced an innovative polyol technology for high-performance polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) that utilise captured CO₂ as a raw material.

Henkel has formed a strategic partnership with Brilliant Matters, a leading provider of organic semiconductor materials for printed electronics, to develop advanced screen-printable silver inks for organic photovoltaic (OPV) applications.

Azelis has expanded its collaboration with Arxada in France by adding industrial biocides and coating additives to its distribution portfolio. The agreement strengthens the existing partnership and extends its scope into industrial sectors, including Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) and Chemicals.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated its extensively upgraded Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf — a dedicated hub designed to turn ideas into practical industrial solutions through hands-on collaboration.

BASF Coatings has completed the planned transition of its European production sites to renewable electricity.

Jonny Marston, Mark Firmin, and Helen Skeates from Alvarez & Marsal, who are Joint Administrators for several Venator Materials PLC entities (in administration), have announced that Venator Materials UK Limited (in administration) has successfully sold the Greatham, UK site and its titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment assets.

trinamiX GmbH has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries.

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a partnership with BASF for the distribution of Keropur fuel performance additive packages across Europe and selected additional markets.

Henkel Strengthens Paper Packaging with Expanded Barrier and Heat-Seal Coatings Portfolio..

RPM International announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Kalzip, a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and façade systems for building envelopes.

Rakem Group, guided by its philosophy of people, planet, profit, and partnership, has renewed its decade-long distribution partnership with Turkey-based Organik Kimya.

AkzoNobel Selected to Provide Marine Coatings for Three New Ferries

Hubergroup, one of the world’s leading specialists in printing inks, coatings, and chemicals, has announced price adjustments across its global product portfolio.