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Top 10 reports of the year: that’s what the coatings industry is interested in
Which topics shaped the coatings industry in 2025? From scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies to major strategic shifts in the global market – this year brought a wide range of developments that captured the attention of our readers. The strong interest in sustainability, high-performance materials and reliable market insights remains unchanged. Here are the most-read European Coatings articles of 2025.
The year 2025 once again highlights how profoundly the paint and coatings industry is undergoing transformation. The topics that resonated most strongly with our readers clearly indicate where the sector is heading: strategic realignments, market consolidation, technological innovation and sustainability.
A key focus this year was the strategic repositioning of major industry players. Developments around potential divestments, mergers and organisational shifts showed how significantly global market structures are changing. Market-oriented formats such as manufacturer rankings or analyses of sales performance also attracted strong interest — a clear sign of the industry’s need for orientation in times of uncertainty.
International perspectives: innovation, research trends and market dynamics
On the international side, attention centred on technological and scientific progress. Topics such as nanotechnology, bio-based coating concepts, advanced material systems and sustainability-driven research generated high engagement. At the same time, market developments — from investments to plant closures and insolvency cases — shaped the global narrative and underscored the economic pressures and opportunities influencing the sector.
Together, the top articles of 2025 offer a clear picture of an industry navigating technological innovation, shifting competitive landscapes and increasing sustainability demands — a landscape our readers continue to follow with great interest.
Top 10 European Coatings 2025:
1. Applications of using nano material in concrete
2. Synthomer unveils new innovation centre in Shanghai
3. European Coatings Show 2025 kicks off in Nuremberg
4. Enhanced properties of cellulose-based packaging
5. “Creating a circular economy for powder coatings remains a challenge”
6. Top 25: The largest coatings manufacturers in Europe 2025
7. Venator Duisburg files for insolvency – production continues
8. Global top 10 paint manufacturers show resilience
9. Who might buy BASF Coatings?
10. BASF reportedly considers sale of its Coatings division
