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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
IRL produces a monthly newsletter detailing the highlights in the paints and coatings industry. Each month, CUBE will give readers a snippet of information from one of IRL's multi-client reports. With nearly 2,000 industry executives already subscribed, and more joining the mailing list each week, why not subscribe today?
Beckers Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Anodyne Chemistries to Pioneer World's First Renewable Chemicals
Beckers Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Anodyne Chemistries to Pioneer World's First Renewable Chemicals.......
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Jun 262 min read
Sika has inaugurated three new manufacturing facilities located in China, Brazil, and Morocco.
Sika has inaugurated three new manufacturing facilities located in China, Brazil, and Morocco.......
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Jun 252 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
Architectural Coatings Reports 2025
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of our architectural coatings reports . These reports will be available...
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Jun 53 min read
Xaar Expands Presence in EV Battery Coatings Through Partnership with Sokan New Materials Group
Xaar’s advanced inkjet technology is playing a key role in supporting the production of next-generation battery coating fluids by Chinese manufacturer Sokan New Materials Group....
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Jun 43 min read
DELTA Coatings Breaks Ground on Sustainable Headquarters to Triple Production Capacity and Drive Next-Generation Polyurea Coating Innovations
DELTA Coatings International has officially commenced construction of its new headquarters and manufacturing facility at Dubai Industrial City (DIC). This sustainability-driven development marks a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion, designed to greatly enhance its production capacity and innovation capabilities....
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Jun 12 min read
BASF begins the sale process of its coatings business, valued at approximately $6.8 billion.
German chemical manufacturer BASF SE has recently distributed information to potential buyers regarding the sale of its coatings business, which is valued at approximately 6 billion euros, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
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Jun 11 min read
AkzoNobel partners with BASF to reduce the carbon footprint of high-volume paint products.
AkzoNobel partners with BASF to reduce the carbon footprint of high-volume paint products....
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May 122 min read
INX International Announces Acquisition of Servicom New Zealand and Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia
INX International Ink Co. announced the successful acquisition of Servicom New Zealand Limited, effective immediately.....
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May 51 min read
Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya collaborate to develop low-carbon paints aimed at widespread market adoption.
Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya have joined forces to create a range of sustainable decorative paints featuring a carbon footprint reduction...
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Apr 302 min read
IMCD Expands in the Middle East with New Offices and Technical Centers in Dubai
IMCD Group, has announced the opening of its new offices in Dubai.....
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Mar 182 min read
Axalta and Dürr Collaborate on Digital Automotive Paint Technology
Axalta and Dürr Establish Partnership for Advanced Automotive Digital Paint Technology...
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Jan 241 min read
Shepherd Color Begins Second Phase of $40MM Facility Investment
The Shepherd Color Company, announced the ongoing $40MM+ enhancement of its facility in Cincinnati, OH............
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Nov 22, 20241 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
Protech Group has Acquired the Industrial Coatings Business of Caldwell Chemical Coatings.
The Protech Group, announced the acquisition of the industrial coatings business and assets of Caldwell Chemical Coatings .......
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Nov 13, 20241 min read
INX Group Completes Full Acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation
The INX Group Limited, announced the completion of its acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A)......
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
Arkema’s Waterborne PVDF Range Acknowledged for Its Durability in Cool Roof Coatings
Arkema’s Kynar Aquatec PVDF range is acclaimed for its exceptional durability in cool roof coatings....
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Oct 3, 20241 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
Graco to Acquire Corob, a Provider of Coating Solutions
Graco Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Corob S.p.A. (“Corob”)...
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Sep 27, 20241 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
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