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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
IRL produces a free weekly newsletter detailing the highlights in the paints and coatings industry. Each week, 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?
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Feb 272 min read
Univar Solutions Selected as Exclusive Distributor of BASF's LuquaSorb Superabsorbent Polymers for Superior Flexibility and Performance in Industrial Applications
Univar Solutions, a global leader in specialty ingredient and chemical distribution, has expanded its partnership with BASF Corporation.....
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Feb 122 min read
Stahl Establishes Center of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina, USA
Stahl Establishes Center of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina, USA..
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Feb 52 min read
Gemini Industries Acquires Diamond Vogel's Industrial Wood Coatings Division
Gemini Industries, an employee-owned manufacturer of innovative coating solutions, has announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel's.........
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Jan 302 min read
APC Secures Significant New Ship Contract with Hafnia
APC is increasing production after securing a major contract with Hafnia, the world's largest product and chemical tanker operator...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Nouryon launches a Customer-Focused Paint Application center in the United States.
Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art paint application center in United States..
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Dec 3, 20242 min read
PPG Completes Sale of Architectural Coatings Business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners
PPG announced that it has sold 100% of its architectural coatings business in the United States and Canada for $550 million to American.....
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Nov 21, 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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Oct 21, 20243 min read
PPG Announces Agreement to Sell its U.S. and Canada Architectural Coatings Business to American Industrial Partners and Unveils a Comprehensive Cost Reduction Program.
PPG has entered into an agreement to sell its entire architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners
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Sep 23, 20242 min read
Lubrizol Doubles its Dispersant Production Capacity in North America
As part of its growth strategy, Lubrizol is expanding operations at its Avon Lake, OH, manufacturing facility to double the production......
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Sep 20, 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 11, 20241 min read
FendX Successfully Concludes Pilot Phase of Protective Surface Coating Film in Collaboration with Dunmore
FendX Technologies has announced the successful completion of its pilot manufacturing phase ...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read
PSE Group Acquires RMS Pro Finishes, a Distributor Specializing in Automotive Refinish Coatings
PSE Group has announced its acquisition of RMS Pro Finishes, a leading supplier of ...
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Aug 16, 20244 min read
Understanding the U.S. Paints and Coatings Market
The paints and coatings market in the United States is a cornerstone of the nation's industrial landscape, playing a crucial role in both...
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Jul 31, 20242 min read
Sheboygan Paint Company Acquires Bradley Coatings Group
Sheboygan Paint Company, has acquired Bradley Coatings Group from United Paint & Chemical Corporation.....
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
Allnex Partners with Coatings Research Group to Boost Industry Collaboration
Allnex has announced its membership with the Coatings Research Group (CRGI), marking a ...
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Jul 18, 20242 min read
Axalta has Announced a Partnership with CESVIMAP and the Move2Green Sustainability Program
Axalta has announced a partnership with CESVIMAP R&D Centre, renowned for its advancements in the collision repair industry.
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Jul 4, 20241 min read
Axalta Acquires The CoverFlexx Group
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a prominent global coatings company, has successfully completed ...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
PPG Validates that Electrostatic Application Reduces Marine Coating Overspray by 40 percent.
PPG Validates that Electrostatic Application Reduces Marine Coating Overspray by 40 percent.......
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May 24, 20241 min read
FendX has issued an Update Regarding the Progress of its Spray Nano-Coating Development.
FendX Technologies Inc., a nanotechnology firm specializing in surface protection coatings, is delighted to offer an update on the ongoing..
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May 22, 20242 min read
PPG Will Establish a New Paint and Coatings Production Plant in Tennessee as Part of a $300 Million Investment in Advanced Manufacturing in North America
PPG today announced a $300 million investment in advanced production in North America to meet rising demand for paints and coatings in...
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