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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?


U.S. Tariffs and Their Far-Reaching Effects on the Paints & Coatings Sector
The ripple effects of U.S. tariffs are substantial, impacting multiple industries, including the paints and coatings sector.
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Jan 143 min read


Cherry Coatings Expands Oklahoma Footprint Through Acquisition of Masterpiece Painting
Cherry Coatings, a national leader in commercial painting and floor coatings, has expanded to Oklahoma with the acquisition of Masterpiece Painting, a well-established contractor known for its skilled workforce and strong commitment to quality.
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Jan 62 min read


PPG is set to launch its VISUALIZID software for DELFLEET Evolution commercial vehicle coatings in the U.S. and Canada.
PPG announced that its advanced PPG VISUALIZID™ software will now be available for PPG DELFLEET® Evolution commercial vehicle coatings in the U.S. and Canada.
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Dec 15, 20251 min read


Trinseo and RWDC Industries Advance PHA Dispersion Technology for Barrier Coatings
Trinseo and RWDC Industries LLC have reinforced their commitment to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) dispersion products by signing a joint development agreement.
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Nov 26, 20252 min read


Brenntag Expands North American Footprint with Chem Tech Acquisition
Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has unveiled its acquisition of Chem Tech Services, Inc.
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Nov 23, 20252 min read


The U.S. Paints & Coatings Landscape: Market Trends and Strategic Insights
The United States paints and coatings sector is among the largest and most established markets globally, supported by strong activity across the construction, automotive, industrial, and infrastructure segments.
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Nov 19, 20254 min read


PPG Launches Ultrafiltration Antifouling Membrane for Water Treatment
PPG has unveiled a new ultrafiltration (UF) antifouling membrane, expanding its portfolio of spiral-wound filter elements for industrial water purification and treatment.
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Nov 5, 20252 min read


PPG collaborates with Xiaomi EV to co-develop exclusive automotive paint colours
PPG announced its collaboration with Xiaomi EV on the newly launched “100 Colours Project”, an ambitious initiative designed to redefine automotive personalisation......
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Oct 20, 20252 min read


ChemPoint and Eastman Forge Partnership to Distribute TamiSolve NxG Solvents
ChemPoint and Eastman Expand Collaboration to Distribute TamiSolve™ NxG Solvents across the United States and Canada.......
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Oct 15, 20251 min read


Gemini Industries Boosts Efficiency, Quality with Enhanced Automation at El Reno Wood Coatings Plant
Gemini Industries, a top employee-owned wood coatings manufacturer, completed a major upgrade at its El Reno, Oklahoma facility by installing a new, fully automated, state-of-the-art packaging line.
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Oct 13, 20252 min read


Sherwin-Williams Opens New Facility, Expands Services in Central Canada
Sherwin-Williams’ General Industrial Coatings division has announced the opening of a new 20,000-square-foot facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan..........
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Oct 12, 20251 min read


Axalta Introduces Advanced Coatings to Enhance Battery Safety in Electric Vehicles
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a global coatings leader, showcased two new products at The Battery Show North America, underscoring its focus on innovation and performance in energy storage and automotive applications. The newly launched Alesta® e-PRO FG Black and Alesta® e-PRO Dielectric Gray coatings offer enhanced heat resistance and superior electrical insulation, specifically engineered to improve safety and reliability in electric vehicle battery systems.
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Oct 6, 20253 min read


Gemini Industries, Inc. Opens New Support and Supply Facility in Omro, Wisconsin
Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned leader in innovative wood coating solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new support and supply facility in Omro, Wisconsin.......
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Oct 6, 20251 min read


AkzoNobel appointed as the exclusive supplier for solar-absorbing coatings technology.
Akzo Nobel appointed as the exclusive supplier for solar-absorbing wall technology.....
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Oct 5, 20252 min read


Diamond Vogel has sold its architectural paint business to Spectrum Paint.
Diamond Vogel is undertaking a strategic transformation in its approach to the architectural coatings market...
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Sep 11, 20251 min read


PPG launches the PPG VELOCITY refinish system for U.S. body shops.
PPG has introduced the PPG VELOCITY® refinish system, a new line of solvent-borne products designed for the automotive refinish industry.....
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


MIPA SE Expands in North America: Fleetwood Products Rebranded as Mipa USA
MIPA SE has reinforced its commitment to growth and long-term presence in the North American market. Effective July 1, 2025, its long-standing U.S. importer, Fleetwood Products, Inc., based in New Jersey, has been rebranded as Mipa USA, Inc.
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Sep 2, 20252 min read


General Industrial Coatings Reports 2025
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of our general industrial coatings reports . The general industrial report...
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Aug 17, 20253 min read


Univar Solutions, BASF Broaden Agreement to Deliver Advanced Ingredients for Polyurethane and Polymer Systems
Univar Solutions USA LLC, a leading global distributor of speciality ingredients and chemicals, announced that it and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., have been named exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF speciality ingredients serving industrial applications. .....
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Aug 17, 20252 min read


KANSAI HELIOS Establishes Future U.S. Presence with New Powder Coatings Facility in Johnstown, Ohio
KANSAI HELIOS, part of the global KANSAI PAINT Group, has acquired a cutting-edge 135,000-square-foot production facility in Ohio, USA, dedicated to the manufacturing of advanced powder coatings...........
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Jul 16, 20253 min read
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