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American Coatings Association: statement on tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China
New tariffs threaten higher costs and supply chain disruptions for the coatings industry.
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BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings
This collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship, focusing on automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles.
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INX International opens new facility in Brazil
The flexographic and gravure manufacturing facility in Cabreuva, Brazil. The site is located in the state Sao Paulo, where INX built a new metal decorating plant to produce 2-piece inks in 2018.
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Roof coating market: growth expected by 2029
The global market for roof coatings is projected to reach EUR 9.4 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%, according to a new report by Markets and Markets.
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Sika acquires building finishing company in the USA
Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, a supplier of building finishing materials.
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Akzo Nobel proposes to separate powder coatings business from its Indian subsidiary
Akzo Nobel has confirmed that it’s made an offer to acquire the powder coatings operations and International Research Center from its publicly listed subsidiary, Akzo Nobel India Limited.
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Pigments: Sudarshan completes acquisition of Heubach
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (“SCIL” or “Company”) has announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary Sudarshan Europe it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Germany-based...
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Acquisition: Mipa Group takes over Wildschek Lacke
The Germany-based Mipa Group is expanding its sales network in Austria and taking over the business of Wildschek Lacke & Farben, headquartered in Münchendorf near Vienna, with effect from 1 February...
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Anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide: SMEs most affected
CEPE has reacted with disappointment to the European Commission Regulation which is imposing antidumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide from China. The association’s managing director Christel...
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Gemini Industries acquires Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood business unit
The transition officially began on 3 February 2025, with Gemini assuming responsibility for Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood coatings division.
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Coating resins market set to hit EUR 53 billion by 2029
The global coating resins market is forecasted to grow steadily at a CAGR of 4.8%, with Europe maintaining its position as the second-largest market.
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Interview “Notable demand for specialised research”
Dr Evripidis Tsaousoglou expands on trends in research projects and on the Institute of Coating Technologies.
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CEPE: Reimagining the coatings industry for a sustainable future
The CEPE Annual Conference and General Assembly, the premier event for the European paints and coatings industry, is taking place from 28 to 30 September 2023 in Milan, Italy. Under the motto “Reimagining...
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Bio-based coating: Despite challenges, optimism prevails
A rapidly developing market spurred on by green regulations and consumer awareness, bio-based coatings still have a few hurdles to overcome. Industry experts from Clariant, Spolchemie and IVM Chemicals...