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PPG has partnered with Lucid Motors to develop advanced coatings specifically designed for the luxury electric vehicle (EV) brand.
PPG announced a collaboration with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors to create distinctive exterior colour effects for Lucid’s luxury EV lineup......
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3 days ago2 min read


BASF Moves Forward with €6 Billion Sale of Coatings Division as Second-Round Bids Expected in August
BASF Moves Forward with €6 Billion Sale of Coatings Division as Second-Round Bids Expected in August...
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5 days ago1 min read


Pinturas Ordesa Becomes Part of the Kupsa Group
The agreement, by which Industrias Químicas Kupsa S.L. acquired 100% of the shares of Pinturas Ordesa S.A., was officially formalised at Kupsa's headquarters in Oyón (Álava).......
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Jun 241 min read


BASF Coatings has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Europe to jointly develop its Body&Paint program.
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have entered into an agreement to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program for the European market......
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Jun 92 min read


BASF Coatings has introduced a new tool designed to help body shops enhance both their environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.
BASF Coatings has launched the innovative Eco Impact Assessment tool under its Refinity® brand, a digital business management platform aimed at supporting automotive refinish partners and customers......
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May 292 min read


AkzoNobel advances efforts to optimise its industrial footprint across Europe.
AkzoNobel has announced plans to close its manufacturing facilities in Wapenveld, the Netherlands, and Machelen, Belgium, with production to be consolidated at other sites within the region......
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May 221 min read


Chemetall has Advanced its Sustainability Goals by Switching to 100% Renewable Electricity at its Langelsheim Site in Germany
Chemetall has Advanced its Sustainability Goals by Switching to 100% Renewable Electricity at its Langelsheim Site in Germany.....
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May 202 min read


Toyo Printing Inks Unveils New $70 Million Manufacturing Facility in Turkey
Toyo Printing Inks, a subsidiary of the Artience Group, has inaugurated its new production facility in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone in western Turkey. Built with an investment of USD 70 million, the advanced facility incorporates eco-friendly architecture, modern technology, and sustainable manufacturing processes....
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May 183 min read


BASF Coatings sets a new benchmark in end-to-end digital color solutions for body shops with its Refinity platform.
BASF Coatings has integrated a comprehensive range of digital business solutions for the automotive refinish industry into its cloud-based platform, Refinity......
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Apr 212 min read


AkzoNobel teams up with IPG Photonics to advance laser curing technology for powder coatings.
AkzoNobel teams up with IPG Photonics to advance laser curing technology for powder coatings.
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Apr 162 min read


Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Formulations
Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Development......
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Mar 272 min read


Brenntag and GFBiochemicals enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Introduce Safer, more Sustainable Solutions to Europe's CASE Markets.
Brenntag, has announced an exclusive supplier agreement with GFBiochemicals to distribute its three Levulinate esters for the CASE markets.
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Mar 242 min read


Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.
Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.
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Mar 192 min read


Baumit and Celanese Partner to Develop Façade Plaster and Paint Solutions Using Carbon Capture Technology
Baumit partnered with Celanese Corporation, global specialty materials and chemical company, to utilize carbon capture and utilization(CCU)
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Mar 101 min read


Sika acquires a leading roofing system provider in the UK.
Sika has acquired Cromar Building Products, supplier of roofing systems primarily serving customers through distribution channels.
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Mar 41 min read


Bodo Möller Chemie and DowAksa Partner for a Sustainable Future with Resins and Fibers
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group has formed a strategic partnership with DowAksa, a fully integrated carbon fiber manufacturer.......
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Feb 282 min read


BASF to Sell Brazilian Decorative Paints Division to Sherwin-Williams
BASF and Sherwin-Williams have agreed to the sale of BASF’s Brazilian decorative paints business.......
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Feb 212 min read


Kayalar Kimya to Distribute Mirka’s Wood Coatings in Turkey
Kayalar Kimya is enhancing its industry presence through a strategic partnership with Mirka, a leading surface finishing technology provider
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Feb 211 min read


NTI Nanofilm Expands in Europe with Acquisition of EuropCoating Group
NTI Nanofilm is strengthening its position in decorative and functional coatings with the acquisition of EuropCoating Group. This strategic
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Feb 172 min read


Univar Solutions Acquires Brad-Chem Holdings, Strengthening Its Corrosion Control and Lubricant Additives Portfolio
Univar Solutions has acquired UK-based Brad-Chem Holdings (Brad-Chem) and its affiliated entities, including Brad-Kem, a joint venture......
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Feb 112 min read
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