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Beckers Group opens new R&D center in Shanghai
China represents a strategic growth market for Beckers Group's coil coating and industrial coating businesses.
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Stahl reopens coatings facility in India
Stahl has reopened its upgraded coatings facility in Ranipet, India, after a six-year hiatus. The site integrates production, R&D, and application testing, reinforcing the company’s focus on sustainability...
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Who might buy BASF Coatings? Industry views beyond Carlyle
According to recent reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, private equity firm Carlyle is the current frontrunner for acquiring BASF’s coatings division - valued at approximately EUR 7 billion....
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Asian Paints to invest EUR 217 million in new water-based coatings plant
Asian Paints plans to establish a new plant in Indore dedicated to water-based coatings. With an investment of about EUR 217 million, the facility will produce 400 million litres per year, bringing the...
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Mipa establishes Mipa Belgium and strengthens presence in Benelux
With the establishment of Mipa Belgium, the German coatings producer expands its activities in Western Europe. The takeover of Belgian distribution partner B-Coat opens new opportunities for growth.
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Venator Duisburg files for insolvency – production to continue for now
The chemical company Venator, based in Duisburg, has filed for insolvency. Despite the financial difficulties, the approximately 350 employees are expected to continue working for the time being.
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ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposal
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation, REACH. The update has been prepared...
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Stahl CEO Maarten Heijbroek: “The more demanding the requirements, the more room we have to innovate”
Stahl has undergone a notable strategic transformation in recent years. I spoke with CEO Maarten Heijbroek about the motivations behind this shift, the future of coatings, and what lies ahead for the company....
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Tinol expands its activities: “Europe is a key part of our long-term growth plan.“
Lebanese paint producer Tinol is expanding its activities into Europe, with Cyprus serving as a strategic gateway for its regional growth. In this interview, Chairman Chaker F. Saab explains how the company...
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BCF Annual Conference: A focus on AI, digitalisation and navigating uncertainty
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference as a thought-provoking and dynamic event, uniting key players from across the UK coatings sector. Despite representing a robust market...
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Calm on the surface, pressure beneath: EU titanium dioxide tariffs’ impact on paint industry
Since January 2025, the European Union has imposed anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) imports from China – a move that initially sparked concern across the European paints and coatings...
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Global top 10 paint manufacturers show resilience despite market challenges
The ten largest paint and coatings manufacturers worldwide show a differentiated picture in the first quarter of 2025: While some companies are recording growth, others are struggling with declining sales....
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Lightweight fillers: Safic-Alcan partners with Microsphera
Safic-Alcan and Microsphera have formed a strategic distribution partnership to improve access to high-performance hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) across Europe. The collaboration aims to support industries...
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World Paint and Coatings Week 2025: A global first for the industry
From 24 to 28 March 2025, the World Coatings Council will launch the first-ever World Paint and Coatings Week, bringing the global coatings community together to showcase innovation, sustainability, and...