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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
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AkzoNobel Announces €22 Million Investment to Modernize Decorative Paint Production in France
AkzoNobel Commits €22 Million to Streamline Operations in France.....
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Jan 141 min read


European Commission Bans Use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Contact Materials
The European Commission has banned the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials owing to its potentially hazardous health effects.
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Jan 61 min read


Kymera International Acquires Coating Center Castrop GmbH
Kymera International (Kymera), a specialty materials and surface technologies company, has announced the successful acquisition of Coating C
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Dec 6, 20242 min read


HEMPEL Launches Silicone Hull Paint Recharger for Underwater Yachts
Hempel A/S has unveiled the world’s first and only underwater performance recharger designed exclusively for its silicone systems for yachts
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


CEPE Calls on Member States to Oppose Antidumping Duties on Chinese TiOâ‚‚
CEPE urging member states to oppose the European Commission's proposal to impose antidumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiOâ‚‚) ...
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Nov 26, 20242 min read


Stahl Completed its Transformation From Wet-end Chemicals Business to Pure Play Speciality Coatings Company
Stahl  announced the sale of its wet-end leather chemicals business to Syntagma Capital. The planned transaction completes Stahl's transi...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read


PPG Collaborates with SARO/Siccardi for Powder Coatings Distribution in Italy
PPG has announced a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, Italy’s largest distributor of powder coatings................
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Nov 19, 20242 min read


Schaeffler Opened a Cutting-edge Technology Center in Herzogenaurach
Schaeffler AG has established a cutting-edge technology center at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach. The technological center was built....
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Nov 18, 20242 min read


Brenntag Specialties Expands its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany
Brenntag, has officially opened an expanded extension of its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany.....
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Nov 11, 20241 min read


Graco Completes Acquisition of Corob, Enhancing Global Hi-tech Dispensing and Mixing Solutions Portfolio
Graco announced its acquisition of Corob for €230 million, subject to usual adjustments, plus up to €30 million in contingent compensation
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Nov 7, 20241 min read


BASF Opens New Production Line for Water-based Dispersions in Heerenveen, Netherlands
BASF established a new manufacturing line for water-based dispersions in Heerenveen, Netherlands. This new line will enhance manufacturing..
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Nov 6, 20242 min read


Henkel and Teca-Print Collaborate to Advance Pad Printing in Printed Electronics
Henkel and Teca-Print Collaborate to Advance Pad Printing in Printed Electronics.........
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Oct 25, 20242 min read


2M Group of Companies has signed a New Commercial Agreement to supply Morro Coating to Transcend Packaging.
2M Group of Companies has signed a multi-year agreement with Transcend Packaging to supply their plastic-free Morro Coating across the UK...
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Oct 22, 20242 min read


BCF Welcomes Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper
The British Coatings Federation has welcomed the release of the Government's Industrial Strategy Green Paper. The group has always advo.....
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Oct 18, 20242 min read


Covestro Signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC Group
Covestro signed an investment agreement with several ADNOC Group firms, including ADNOC International Limited and its subsidiary, ADNOC.....
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Oct 4, 20245 min read


Zircotec Receives Funding to Advance Lightweight Ceramic Coating Technology for EV Batteries
Zircotec has obtained substantial government funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK ...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read


UPM Specialty Papers and Unipaco have developed a heat-sealable salad pot wrapper made from paper and polyethylene (PE), designed to replace traditional plastic packaging.
UPM Specialty Papers and Unipaco have developed a heat-sealable salad pot wrapper made from paper and polyethylene (PE)..........
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Sep 24, 20242 min read


Solenis Partners with HEIDELBERG to Innovate Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging
Solenis has teamed up with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) to develop ...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Vallourec Expands its line Pipe Coating Solutions with the Acquisition of Thermotite do Brasil.
Vallourec, a global leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, to acquire 100% of Thermotite do Brasil, a Pipe Coating Provider.
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Sep 19, 20241 min read


Scientists Create Flexible Glove Coating from Lignin Using 3D Printing
Scientists at German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf have successfully developed a durable yet flexible glove coating...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read
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