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Adapting to Crisis: The Russian Coatings Industry During the Ukraine Conflict
Overview The Russian coatings market has been facing significant challenges due to the ongoing war with Ukraine which severely impacted...
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Aug 26, 20243 min read


IGL Coatings' Automotive Products will be Distributed by Lamaan in Saudi Arabia.
IGL Coatings' Automotive Products will be Distributed by Lamaan in Saudi Arabia.......
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Aug 23, 20242 min read


Load Shedding's Ripple Effect on South Africa’s Paints and Coatings Industry
The South African paint and coatings industry faces severe challenges due to load shedding, which has exacerbated the.....
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Aug 12, 20243 min read


BASF Transitions to 40% Bio-based Ethyl Acrylate to Lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
BASF is taking a decisive step towards the biotransformation of its (meth)acrylate portfolio ...
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Aug 9, 20242 min read


IGL Coatings Broadens its Automotive Market Network in Croatia
IGL Coatings has announced its newest exclusive distributorship in Croatia. IGL Coatings Croatia boosts IGL Coatings' brand and footprint...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


Henkel Adhesive Technologies Locations in the Middle East and Africa Reach the 100% Renewable Power Milestone
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the world's leading solution supplier for adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has achieved a......
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


Covestro Will Install an Innovative Heat Battery From Rondo Energy
Covestro partnered with Rondo Energy to install an innovative heat battery for the first time: The Rondo Heat Battery stores intermitte.....
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Jul 2, 20242 min read


Crude Oil War - Uncovering the Paints and Coatings Cost Dynamics
Crude oil, a fundamental component in the production of solvents, resins, and various additives, plays a pivotal role in determining.......
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Jun 20, 20244 min read


Arkema Receives Mass Balance ISCC PLUS Certification for Their Acrylic Monomers Production Facility in Clear Lake, Texas (US)
Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear..
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


Navigating Carbon Neutrality: Opportunities and Challenges for the Paints and Coatings Industry
In the global effort to combat climate change, achieving carbon neutrality has become a central goal across industries. Among them, the pain
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Jun 7, 20242 min read


KANSAI HELIOS Acquired WEILBURGER Coatings
KANSAI HELIOS has finalized the purchase of WEILBURGER Coatings, GREBE Holding's whole industrial coatings company in Weilburg, Ger......
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May 15, 20241 min read


STAHL Joins GO!PHA Alliance to Advance the Use of Naturally Occurring Phas in Formulated Coatings
Stahl, a leading provider of specialty coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has joined the Global Organization......
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May 6, 20241 min read


Siegwerk and Borouge Partner to Produce Completely Recyclable Mono-Material Solutions to Enhance the Circular Economy.
Siegwerk has announced a collaboration with Borouge, a global petrochemicals firm that produces new and unique polyolefins solutions........
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Apr 19, 20242 min read


Evonik Enhances Sustainable Manufacturing by Using Green Electricity for Specialized Acrylates
Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line has significantly reduced carbon emissions .......
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Apr 4, 20241 min read


BASF Coatings signs Global Preferred Partnership agreement with INEOS Automotive
INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have signed an agreement on a global automotive refinish body and paint development
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
BASF Launches RMC1000, the First Single-Coat Clear in the Refinishing Industry
RM is a premium refinish paint brand owned by BASF and has launched RMC1000, the first single-coat clear in the refinish paint industry.
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Jan 30, 20242 min read
Voyager Interests Acquires Aegion Coating Services
Voyager today announced its acquisition of Aegion Coating Services (“ACS” or the “Company”) from Aegion Corporation (“Aegion”).
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Jan 11, 20241 min read


Industrial Wood Coatings Market Reports 2023
Latest insights on Industrial Wood Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
AkzoNobel invests in coatings technology to support beverage can industry transition
The beverage can industry’s ongoing efforts to move to products free from materials of concern are being boosted by AkzoNobel technology.
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Nov 21, 20232 min read


Automotive Coatings Market Reports 2023
Latest insights on Automotive Coatings Market, 2022-2027
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
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