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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?
Brenntag and Cassava Pharma Enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Brenntag will exclusively distribute Cassava Pharma’s patented tapioca starch technology to personal care customers across the Americas.
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3 days ago2 min read
PPG to Invest $70 Million in Huntsville Aerospace Operations Expansion
PPG is expanding its aerospace operations in Huntsville, Alabama, to increase production capacity and support growing demand for aircraft windows.
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6 days ago1 min read
Saint-Gobain Completes Acquisition of Xypex, a North American Leader in High-Value Waterproofing Solutions
Saint-Gobain has strengthened its waterproofing portfolio through the acquisition of Xypex, a global leader in crystalline waterproofing solutions.
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Oct 71 min read
Sherwin-Williams Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility in Statesville
Sherwin-Williams Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility in Statesville
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Oct 62 min read
Sun Chemical and Cyngient Announce Strategic Narrow-Web Partnership at LOUPE Americas 2026
Sun Chemical and Cyngient have formed a strategic alliance, combining their expertise in inks, coatings, and adhesives to offer narrow-web label and packaging converters a broader portfolio of speciality solutions.
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Sep 102 min read
Sudarshan Chemical Divests VP4 Frankfurt Plant to Celanese, Refocuses on Core Pigments Business
Sudarshan Chemical Industries has divested VP4 Frankfurt GmbH to Celanese Corporation, reinforcing its strategic focus on its core pigments business.
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Sep 21 min read
OXEA Announces U.S. Trade-Related Price Adjustment for Carboxylic Acids
OXEA Announces U.S. Trade-Related Price Adjustment for Carboxylic Acids
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Aug 311 min read
Mark Andy Named North American Distributor for Sun Chemical
Mark Andy Print Products will distribute Sun Chemical’s inks, coatings, adhesives and colour-management solutions across North America, strengthening technical support and product access for narrow-web tag and label converters.
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Aug 173 min read
General Industrial Coatings Reports 2026
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.
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Aug 123 min read
Siegwerk Boosts North American Expansion with Strategic Investments
Siegwerk Boosts North American Expansion with Strategic Investments
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Aug 112 min read
PPG Launches QUICKLINE Waterborne Refinish System for Body Shops Across the U.S. and Canada
PPG has announced the launch of the PPG QUICKLINE™ waterborne refinish system, a comprehensive portfolio of basecoats, undercoats, clearcoats, toners, and ancillary products.
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Aug 42 min read
Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal to Strengthen Presence in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives Market in the United States
Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal to Strengthen Presence in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives Market in the United States
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Aug 32 min read
Surventis Expands North American Surface Treatment Capabilities with New Testing Lines in Blackman Township
Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has announced the launch of two new testing lines at its Blackman Township, Michigan, surface treatment production facility.
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Aug 22 min read
Industrial Wood Coatings Reports 2026
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.
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Jul 83 min read
Gemini Industries Acquires Industrial Coating Solutions
Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions, has announced the acquisition of Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS)
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Jul 71 min read
Covestro Completes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Production Sites in Thailand and the US
Covestro Completes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Production Sites in Thailand and the US
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Jul 22 min read
Arkema successfully initiated operations for its 15% PVDF capacity expansion in North America.
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.
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Jun 232 min read
Azelis and Chemetall Broaden Surface Treatment Distribution Network in North America
Azelis and Chemetall Broaden Surface Treatment Distribution Network in North America
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Jun 182 min read
WEG inaugurates a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two new centers.
WEG launches a new coating production facility and expands its U.S. distribution network with two additional centers.
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Jun 31 min read
Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations
Imerys Acquires Great Lakes Minerals to Strengthen North American Operations
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Jun 11 min read
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