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Axalta and Akzo Nobel shareholders approve merger of equals in landmark coatings industry vote
Shareholders of both Axalta Coating Systems and Akzo Nobel have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposed all-stock merger of equals, marking a significant milestone in the creation of a combined global...
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Saint-Gobain returns to growth in all regions in first-half 2026
Saint-Gobain has published its first-half 2026 results, reporting EUR 23.6 billion in group sales and an EBITDA of EUR 3,625 million. Construction chemicals delivered 8.5 % organic growth in the second...
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Chemours releases second quarter 2026 results
The global chemistry company has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of approximately USD 1.6 billion and a significant year-on-year improvement in free...
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Mohsin Habib Chowdhury new CEO and Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh
Mohsin Habib Chowdhury has taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh.
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Redefining sustainability
The conversation around sustainable coatings has fundamentally shifted. What was once a marketing differentiator has become a baseline expectation, embedded in procurement processes, regulatory frameworks...
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Evonik increases EBITDA by 24 % in the second quarter – outlook for 2026 raised
The Essen (Germany)-based speciality chemicals company reports impressive results for the second quarter of 2026, with a 24 % increase in EBITDA and a significantly raised forecast for the financial year...
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Due day for vote on proposed merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta
5 August 2026 is a defining day for the global coatings industry as shareholders of Akzo Nobel and Axalta will vote on a merger that could reshape the global coatings industry for years to come. By Sonja...
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Sherwin-Williams reports 7.5 % net sales growth in Q2 2026
The coatings manufacturer has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting consolidated net sales of USD 6.79 billion and a net income increase of 11.8 % year on year, with...
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Wacker Chemie Q2 2026: EBITDA rises sharply on cost savings and pension provision effect
Wacker Chemie has reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a significant year-on-year increase in EBITDA, driven by savings from its PACE cost-cutting programme and a non-operating pension-related...
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IMCD grows EBITA by 8 % in first half of 2026
The speciality chemicals distributor has posted an operating EBITA of EUR 285 million for the first half of 2026, representing an 8 % increase on a constant currency basis. Revenue rose to EUR 2,638 million,...
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BASF raises full-year outlook after Q2 earnings growth and coatings divestiture
BASF has reported higher earnings across nearly all business segments in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger prices and volume growth. The German chemicals group has also raised its full-year...
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Univar Solutions acquires Interpur Chemicals
Univar Solutions has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe. The transaction strengthens the chemical distributor's performance materials business and...
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Asia Pacific Coatings Industry Council: Cautious optimism despite uncertainty
Rising raw-material costs, geopolitical disruption and regulation are putting pressure on coatings producers across Asia. At the same time, the region continues to offer strong growth opportunities and...
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RPM International posts record sales and earnings for fiscal year 2026
The US-based manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants and building materials has reported record full-year sales of USD 7.86 billion for fiscal 2026, a 6.7% increase over the prior year.