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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?
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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Oct 21, 20243 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 23, 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 20, 20242 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 11, 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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Sep 5, 20241 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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Aug 16, 20244 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 31, 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 26, 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 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
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