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Brazil enacts stringent lead paint law, aligning with global standards
Brazil has passed Law 15,441/2026, setting a maximum lead content of 90 ppm for all paint categories. The regulation modernises the country’s coatings sector, enhancing public health and environmental...
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Akzo Nobel expands aerospace coatings production in France
Akzo Nobel has reached a key milestone in its EUR 22 million expansion project at the Pamiers production site, boosting capacity, efficiency, and sustainability in aerospace coatings production.
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Jowat expands to South Korea
Jowat has established Jowat Korea, a subsidiary based in Seoul. The aim is to meet the growing demand for industrial adhesives in South Korea and to further advance the company’s international growth...
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Olin-Huntsman: A new chemical giant and its impact on coatings
As Olin and Huntsman combine their businesses, the coatings industry faces questions over competition, innovation, supply security and pricing. While the companies promise greater efficiency and stronger...
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Digitalisation across the globe: Produce locally, colour match globally
How coatings manufacturers can regionalise production without compromising colour consistency using digitalsiation tools. By Yeray López Arauco in collaboration with Rik Mertens, Global Applications Manager,...
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Akzo Nobel’s Russian subsidiaries placed under external administration
A presidential decree in Russia has placed Akzo Nobel’s subsidiaries in the country under temporary external administration. While the company assesses the implications, Russia accounts for less than...
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Akzo Nobel partners with Albert Invent to drive AI-powered R&D innovation
Akzo Nobel has launched its Digital Workbench initiative in collaboration with Albert Invent, integrating AI tools to transform R&D workflows and accelerate innovation. The partnership aims to enhance...
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Akzo Nobel confirms offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints business
Akzo Nobel has disclosed that it has received acquisition offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints division.
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Allnex invests in production facility in Thailand
Allnex has announced plans to establish its first Sag Control Agent (SCA) production facility in Rayong, Thailand, marking a strategic move to enhance supply resilience and support automotive coatings...
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Bodo Möller Chemie opens warehouse in India
With a new AS 9120-certified warehouse in Bengaluru, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group is strengthening its position in the growing aviation segment. The facility meets international standards and is aimed...
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Gemini Industries strengthens position with ICS acquisition
Gemini Industries has acquired Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS), marking a strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest. The move aligns with Gemini's focus on water-based wood coatings and industrial...
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Sherwin-Williams opens Morikis Global Technology Center to advance coatings innovation
Sherwin-Williams has inaugurated the Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for coatings research, product development and process engineering,...
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Covestro announces new MDI capacity in China and feasibility study in UAE
Covestro plans to expand its MDI production with a new facility in Shanghai, China, and is exploring a second large-scale plant in the UAE. The projects aim to meet growing global demand for MDI while...
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Tinol Paints expands to Canada: “International diversification has become a strategic necessity.”
Chaker F. Saab, Executive Chairman of Tinol Paint, discusses the company's latest step in its international growth strategy: entering the Canadian market through a partnership with Cloverdale Paint. In...