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ACS panel discussion on R&D under pressure
At the American Coatings Show 2026, R&D leaders from Standard Paints, PPG and Akzo Nobel discussed how coatings manufacturers are reformulating products to meet stricter regulations, sustainability...
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Digitalisation: from strategy to standard practice
How coatings and raw material manufacturers are embedding digital technologies into their operations – and what comes next. By Kirsten Wrede.
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Sherwin-Williams opens new global headquarters in Cleveland
Sherwin-Williams has inaugurated its new global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The state-of-the-art campus is designed to enhance collaboration, accelerate innovation, and strengthen support for teams...
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Wacker advances efficiency programme PACE with job cuts
Through its global cost and efficiency programme PACE, Wacker aims to ensure long-term competitiveness. In Germany, a framework for the socially responsible reduction of approximately 1,600 jobs has been...
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American Coatings Show: innovation, exchange, and forward momentum
The American Coatings Show 2026, which took place May 5-7 in Indianapolis, USA, reflected the full breadth of the coatings value chain.
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American Coatings Show 2026 opens in Indianapolis
The American Coatings Show 2026 has officially opened its doors. Taking place from May 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, the event provides a comprehensive view of the global coatings...
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INEOS Enterprises sells sulphur dioxide business to Ecovyst for EUR 180 million
INEOS Enterprises has reached an agreement to sell its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, INEOS Calabrian, to Ecovyst for EUR 180 million. The sale aligns with INEOS’ portfolio strategy...
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IMCD strengthens local innovation with new technical centre in Türkiye
IMCD has unveiled its new Technical Centre in Istanbul, Türkiye, bringing together advanced laboratories for coatings, construction, food & nutrition, beauty & personal care, and pharmaceuticals....
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European Coatings survey results: coatings industry under pressure
An exclusive European Coatings online survey shows that nearly all participating companies feel the effects of the ongoing raw material and energy crisis. While most firms are actively responding with...
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PPG announces Q1 2026 results with 7% sales growth
PPG has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 7 % year-over-year increase in net sales, driven by higher selling prices and favourable currency impacts. The coatings giant...
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EuPIA Conference 2026: industry collaboration in focus
The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) hosted its annual conference on 16 and 17 April 2026 in Malmö, Sweden, bringing together 65 participants from across Europe’s printing ink value chain....
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Yip’s Chemical opens new coatings plant in Vietnam
The new coatings production facility in Haiphong aims to bolster supply chain efficiency and cater to the growing demand for high-end plastic coatings in the region.
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LB Group completes acquisition of Venator’s titanium dioxide site
The Greatham site will operate under the newly established entity, Tioxide, and production is set to restart in 2026.
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Evonik expands specialty amine production in Nanjing
With a strategic investment in the double-digit million euro range, Evonik is strengthening its production capacities for specialty amines in China. The expansion supports sustainable solutions and the...