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BASF Coatings becomes Surventis: A strategic shift in the coatings industry

With the spin-off and renaming of BASF Coatings to Surventis, BASF adopts a new corporate structure. The company retains a minority stake of 40 %, ensuring continued influence on value development.

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Mäder Group announces new shareholding structure with Whitestone Group investment

The Mäder Group has unveiled a significant change in its shareholding structure, with Whitestone Group acquiring a stake. This marks a new phase for the international industrial group, aligning with its...

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Evonik enhances UV label and release liner coating capabilities in Shanghai

Evonik has upgraded its UV-curable coating equipment in Shanghai to include an advanced 5-roll coating system, improving simulation of industrial production conditions. The move supports energy-efficient...

Companies seek to replace PFAS under growing regulatory pressure.
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PFAS: “This creates a clear mandate for the industry: Transition now, not later”

As regulatory scrutiny of PFAS intensifies in both the United States and Europe, coating manufacturers are facing mounting pressure to transition to compliant alternatives. Lane Lundeby, business manager...

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Renewable cellulose pigments: Seprify and Grolman expand partnership

Seprify and the Grolman Group have announced an expanded collaboration to bring cellulose-based white pigment technology to the industrial coatings, paints and inks sector. The partnership leverages renewable...

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Keratin/bio-MOF coating protects bioresorbable bone implants

Researchers have developed a multifunctional keratin/bio-MOF composite coating for magnesium alloy bone implants. Applied by electrospraying, the coating combines self-healing behaviour, antioxidant activity...

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INX International deploys AI-driven R&D system for ink formulation innovation

INX International Ink has partnered with Albert Invent to implement an AI-ready operating system that transforms R&D workflows. The initiative aims to centralise experimental data, integrate processes,...

From 22–25 June 2026 the 21st Coatings Science International Conference (CoSI) took place.
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CoSI 2026 highlights sustainability, digitalisation and advanced materials

More than 75 researchers from academia and industry gathered in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, from 22–25 June 2026 for the 21st Coatings Science International Conference (CoSI). Hosted at the Alexander...

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Omya to distribute Vipul Organics’ pigment portfolio across Europe

A strategic collaboration between Omya and Vipul Organics will strengthen the distribution of high-quality pigments across Europe. The partnership combines expertise in pigment production with Omya's global...

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