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Latest News from IRL and the Global Paints & Coatings Industry
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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 18, 20242 min read
Axalta Acquires The CoverFlexx Group
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a prominent global coatings company, has successfully completed ...
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Jul 4, 20241 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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Jun 4, 20242 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 24, 20241 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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May 22, 20242 min read
H.B. Fuller Completes the Acquisition of ND Industries Inc.
H.B. Fuller Company, the world's largest pureplay adhesives manufacturer, announced its acquisition of ND Industries Inc........
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May 21, 20242 min read
Axalta Announces Acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group, a Leading Aftermarket Coatings Business Catering to Economy Customers in North America
Axalta Coating Systems, a prominent global coatings company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire The CoverFlexx Group from......
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May 16, 20241 min read
The Biden-Harris Administration has Implemented a Ban on Most Applications of Methylene Chloride, Safeguarding Workers and Communities from Deadly Exposure.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has enacted a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a hazardous substance linked to various .....
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May 8, 20242 min read
Azelis Expands and Enhances CASE Application Lab in Wisconsin
Azelis, a leading worldwide innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients sector, announces the .....
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Apr 24, 20242 min read
Henkel Completes Purchase of a Specialized Supplier for Protective Coating and Sealing Solutions
Henkel has successfully acquired the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC ("Seal for Life") from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA).......
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Apr 10, 20242 min read
WEG and GIT Enter a Partnership for the Delivery of Marine Coatings in the International Market
WEG has partnered with the Canadian company GIT Coatings to improve the supply of coatings for marine lines......
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Apr 10, 20241 min read
Henkel signs agreement to acquire Seal for Life, a Protective Coating Solutions Supplier
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC (“Seal for Life”) from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA).
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
Advanced Polymer Coatings breaks ground on multi-million dollar factory expansion to drive global sales
Advanced Polymer Coatings is announcing a major expansion of its factory and plans to increase market shares.
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Jan 24, 20243 min read
Kelly-Moore Paints Announces Plan for Orderly, Out-of-Court Wind-Down of Company Operations
Kelly-Moore Paints announced today that the company plans to immediately cease operations.
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Jan 15, 20241 min read
EPA to Prioritize Five Toxic Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces that it is beginning the process to prioritize five additional toxic chemicals.
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Dec 21, 20234 min read
The Protech Group acquires Peintures MF Inc., thus developing its presence in the Canadian market
Protech Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Peintures MF Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium quality paints.
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
BASF Launches Renewable Sourced Acrylic Binders for Architectural Coatings
BASF has launched the ACRONAL® MB portfolio of acrylic binders for Architectural Coatings in North America.
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Oct 25, 20231 min read
BASF Grows Its US Floor Coatings Market through Partnership with Sea-Land Chemical
BASF has chosen Sea-Land Chemical as its distribution partner for dispersions, resins, and additives ...
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Aug 15, 20201 min read
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