IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our general industrial coatings reports. The general industrial report includes 5 different volumes on the general finishes, 3C (consumer electronics & domestic appliances), coil & extrusion, metal packaging and road marking coatings markets providing volumes, detailed prices, segmentations and market shares with specific information for each segment.

Siegwerk Boosts North American Expansion with Strategic Investments

PPG has announced the launch of the PPG QUICKLINE™ waterborne refinish system, a comprehensive portfolio of basecoats, undercoats, clearcoats, toners, and ancillary products.

Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal to Strengthen Presence in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives Market in the United States

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has announced the launch of two new testing lines at its Blackman Township, Michigan, surface treatment production facility.

IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our industrial wood coatings reports. These reports will be available for the 22 key markets globally and will include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology and chemistry, paint grade and paint type. Data for remaining countries (see list below) is available via our online database.

Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions, has announced the acquisition of Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS)

Covestro Completes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Production Sites in Thailand and the US

Arkema's USD 20 million PVDF expansion in Calvert City, Kentucky, strengthens its global market leadership and supports growing demand from energy storage, semiconductor, and data center applications.

Azelis and Chemetall Broaden Surface Treatment Distribution Network in North America

WEG launches a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two additional centers.

Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations

Dunn-Edwards, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium architectural, industrial, and high-performance paints, coatings, and paint supplies, has announced the opening of its newest retail store in Sparks, Nevada.

IRL is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of our protective coatings reports. These reports will be available for the 23 key markets globally and will include market shares, sales channels, detailed prices and values, breakdown by technology and chemistry, end use, application, functional layer and paint type. Data for remaining countries (see list below) is available via our online database.

Omya, a global leader in minerals and speciality materials with operations across more than 50 countries, has introduced Omyaloop FC, a certified 100% recycled functional additive designed for polymer and construction applications.

PPG introduces first PVC-NI aluminum coil coating in the U.S. for pet food cans

PPG announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ozark Materials, LLC, a U.S.-based pavement marking solutions provider, from Ingevity Corporation.

BASF has introduced Butyl Acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE (Renewable Electricity), two new products manufactured at the company’s facility in Freeport using electricity attributed to renewable sources

Green building certification programs such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL are driving the adoption of environmentally responsible materials in construction, increasing the importance of eco-friendly and high-performance coatings.

Henkel, a manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands such as all free clear laundry detergent, Dial soap, Schwarzkopf hair care, and Loctite, Technomelt, and Bonderite adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has announced the development of a new Center of Research & Development in Trumbull.