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BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive OEM Coatings Facility in Germany
BASF Coatings has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art automotive OEM coatings plant at its Muenster site in Germany.
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Nov 122 min read


Sun Chemical Expands Ludwigshafen Perylene Pigment Output to Serve Rising Market Demand
Sun Chemical Increases Perylene Pigment Production in Ludwigshafen to Support Expanding Customer Needs
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Nov 62 min read


AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network Surpasses 200 Certified Bodyshops Across Europe
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Extends Its Sustainable Repair Network Throughout Europe
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Oct 293 min read


Venator Materials UK Ltd has agreed to sell its Greatham site and related TiO₂ assets to LB Group
Venator Materials UK Ltd has entered into an agreement to sell its Greatham site in the UK, along with its associated titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment assets, to LB Group.......
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Oct 231 min read


Indestructible Paint welcomes its long-standing Japanese distributor to its Birmingham headquarters
Indestructible Paint is developing chrome-free, eco-friendly coatings for aerospace applications in collaboration with its Japanese distributor TODO. The R&D focuses on primers, sacrificial, and diffusion coatings ahead of upcoming REACH regulations. While adoption will be gradual, both companies are supporting customers by maintaining chrome-based coatings during the transition period.
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Oct 221 min read


BASF and IFF announce a strategic partnership to advance next-generation enzyme and polymer innovations
BASF, a global chemical industry leader renowned for sustainable product innovation, has announced a strategic collaboration with International Flavours & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a pioneer in bioscience innovation.
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Oct 211 min read


Keimfarben Forms Strategic Partnership with India's Zydex Industries
Keimfarben Establishes Strategic Alliance with Zydex Industries to Strengthen Presence in India.
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Oct 131 min read


Azelis Expands Partnership with SI Group as New Distributor of Plastic Additives
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, is pleased to announce a sole distribution agreement with SI Group for its plastic additives portfolio.............
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Oct 132 min read


BASF increases its production capacity for dispersions used in architectural coatings
BASF has expanded its production capacity for dispersions used in architectural coatings and construction materials at its Dilovası site in Türkiye.
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Oct 72 min read


Azelis has expanded its presence in Switzerland through the acquisition of Distona AG.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired 100% of the shares of Distona AG (“Distona”), a Swiss-based distributor of industrial chemicals.
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Sep 242 min read


Mipa Group expands into Benelux with the establishment of Mipa Belgium to strengthen its regional presence.
As part of its international growth strategy, the Mipa Group is strengthening its presence in Western Europe. Its subsidiary, Mipa Nederland B.V., has taken over the automotive paint and dealer business of long-standing Belgian importer B-Coat BVBA, which will now operate under the name Mipa Belgium.
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Sep 141 min read


UP Catalyst and Teknos Forge Partnership to Drive Sustainable Carbon Materials in Paints and Coatings
UP Catalyst, an Estonian deep-tech company that transforms CO₂ emissions into high-value carbon materials, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teknos, a global leader in paints and coatings serving manufacturing, construction professionals, and consumers.
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Aug 241 min read


General Industrial Coatings Reports 2025
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of our general industrial coatings reports . The general industrial report...
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Aug 173 min read


Siegwerk has expanded its coatings portfolio through the acquisition of speciality chemicals manufacturer Allinova.
Siegwerk Druckfarben, a leading global supplier of printing inks and coatings for packaging and labels, has signed an agreement to acquire Allinova, a speciality chemicals manufacturer based in the Netherlands.
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Aug 122 min read


WEP has Initiated PFAS-Free trials in Collaboration with leading Automotive Manufacturers.
Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has teamed up with a leading automotive fastener manufacturer to trial PFAS-free coating systems for major OEMs.
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Aug 102 min read


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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Jul 222 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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Jul 201 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


Industrial Wood Coatings Reports 2025
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of our industrial wood coatings reports . These reports will be available...
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Jun 152 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
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