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BASF and ExxonMobil Partner to Advance Low-Emission Hydrogen Production via Methane Pyrolysis Technology
BASF and ExxonMobil have entered a strategic collaboration to advance methane pyrolysis technology, marking a key step toward providing efficient, cost-effective, low-emission hydrogen for industrial applications.
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4 days ago2 min read


AkzoNobel and Axalta announce an all-stock merger of equals to form a leading global coatings powerhouse
AkzoNobel and Axalta announce an all-stock merger of equals to form a leading global coatings powerhouse.
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4 days ago3 min read


LYB and Nippon Paint China join forces to advance circularity in coating packaging barrels
LYB and Nippon Paint China partner to advance circular recycling for coating packaging barrels.
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6 days ago2 min read


MMA Road Marking Coatings: Making Roads Fancy One Stripe at a Time
MMA road marking coatings are rapidly gaining prominence in the market due to their superior performance and long-term cost-effectiveness....
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Nov 23 min read


PPG enhances its PPG DELFLEET ONE® toners to deliver improved mixing performance and greater efficiency
PPG enhances PPG DELFLEET ONE® toners to deliver improved mixing performance and greater efficiency.
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Oct 201 min read


Mercedes-Benz’s new type of solar paint technology concept can generate enough electricity to power a vehicle for over 12,000 km per year
Mercedes-Benz’s innovative solar paint technology concept is capable of generating enough electricity to power a vehicle for more than 12,000 kilometres annually.
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Oct 142 min read


Carlyle is reportedly considering the acquisition of BASF’s Coatings business for €7 billion.
BASF is reportedly looking to sell its coatings business in a deal valued at approximately €7 billion, according to the Financial Times, which first noted that Carlyle had outbid other interested financial investors.......
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Oct 91 min read


Solera Announces Strategic Partnership with PPG, a Global Leader in Paints, Coatings, and Specialty Materials
Solera has partnered with PPG to integrate PPG’s premium automotive refinish brands, including NEXA AUTOCOLOR® and MAXMEYER®, into its Sustainable Estimatics platform. The collaboration enables customers to measure CO₂ emissions per repair and supports more accurate, data-driven sustainability reporting.
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Oct 72 min read


AkzoNobel, Arkema, and BASF join forces to cut the carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings
The carbon footprint of AkzoNobel’s Interpon superdurable architectural powder coatings is up to 40% lower, achieved through a continued...
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Sep 252 min read


Marine Coatings Reports 2025
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of our marine coatings reports . These reports will be available for the...
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Sep 243 min read


Arkema and Catalyxx are advancing the shift toward lower-carbon-footprint acrylic monomers and resins.
Arkema, a global leader in speciality materials, and Catalyxx, a pioneer in bio-based chemicals, have announced a strategic partnership.......
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Sep 181 min read


Brenntag Material Science Strengthens Collaboration with Sudarshan to Provide State-of-the-Art Pigments in Australia
Brenntag, a global leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients, has entered into a new supply agreement with Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited to provide anticorrosive pigments for paints, coatings, plastics, and other applications in Australia.
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Sep 142 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


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


NCP Coatings Acquires Glyptal Inc., Expands Portfolio into Electrical Insulation and Engine Coatings
NCP Coatings LLC, a leading provider of industrial and military coatings, has announced the acquisition of Glyptal Inc., a well-established manufacturer of high-performance insulating enamel technologies for the electrical and automotive sectors.
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Aug 52 min read


Chapelton Introduces “Sustaina Black” Food-Safe Packaging Using BioBlack Technology
Nature Coatings, an award-winning biochemical company that transforms wood waste into black pigments, has announced a strategic partnership with Chapelton, a leading UK-based supplier of sustainable paper and cartonboard products.
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Aug 31 min read


INX International Unveils New INXJet MDLM UV-Curable Inkjet Ink for Beverage Cans
INX International Ink Co., the leading provider of metal decorating ink technology, today introduced INXJet MDLM—a premium UV-curable inkjet ink engineered specifically for beverage cans.
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Jul 312 min read


PPG expands its PPG INNOVEL® and PPG iSENSE® product lines with the addition of BPA-NI coatings for beverage can ends.
PPG announced the expansion of its easy-open end coatings for aluminium beverage cans to address rising global demand.........
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Jul 232 min read


Siegwerk strengthens its footprint in the Middle East with the launch of a new facility in Dubai.
Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging and labels, has announced the opening of a new site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, further reinforcing its presence in the Middle East.........
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Jun 302 min read


READY SEAL, Inc. has officially announced its acquisition by Rust-Oleum Corporation.
READY SEAL, Inc. (READY SEAL®) announced that it has been acquired by Rust-Oleum®, a subsidiary of RPM International Inc......
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Jun 291 min read
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