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BASF establishes global digital hub in India to drive innovation
BASF is set to open a global digital hub in Hyderabad, India, to strengthen its digital innovation capabilities. The hub will focus on advanced digital solutions for chemical and coatings industries, supporting...
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PPG acquires EMM International
PPG has acquired EMM International, a provider of solutions for automotive body shops. The acquisition strengthens coating’s offering in paint preparation and processing across Europe and the U.S.
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Tronox announces closure of Chinese pigment plant
Tronox has confirmed the permanent closure of its titanium dioxide pigment plant in Fuzhou, China, citing weak domestic demand, rising costs, and oversupply. Preliminary Q4 2025 financial results reveal...
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Global coatings and functional chemicals market poised for strong growth through 2033
The coatings and functional chemicals market is predicted to double in size by 2033, driven by sustainability, technological innovation, and growing demand across industries such as construction, automotive,...
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Jotun secures 50-year lease for new coatings facility in Abu Dhabi
Jotun Abu Dhabi has signed a long-term lease with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) to establish a new paint and coatings manufacturing facility. The EUR 113 million investment marks a significant...
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Kapci Coatings opens new training centre for automotive refinishing in Italy
Kapci Coatings has inaugurated a state-of-the-art training centre in Milan, aimed at equipping refinishing professionals with advanced technical skills, product demonstrations, and tailored support. This...
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Oxea launches comprehensive transformation programme in Germany
Oxea has introduced a transformation programme to address market challenges and improve competitiveness in Germany. Measures include efficiency improvements, structural adjustments, and investments in...
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Covestro opens new TPU production facility in South China
Covestro has inaugurated its latest production site for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in Zhuhai, South China. With a mid-double-digit million-euro investment, the company aims to meet rising regional...
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Arkema triples global capacity for transparent polyamides with new unit in Singapore
Arkema has launched a new production facility for transparent polyamides in Singapore, tripling its global capacity. The investment supports the company’s strategic focus on high-performance specialty...
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Raw material supply: A critical challenge for the European coatings industry
The European paint and coatings sector faces a raw material supply crisis that threatens its competitiveness. A report by the Berylls Group highlights geopolitical risks, rising costs of strategic resources...
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Sika to acquire Swedish mortar company Finja to boost Nordic presence
Sika has announced the acquisition of Finja, a Swedish manufacturer of dry mortars and facade systems, to expand its presence in the Nordics. The move aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and growth...
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Chemours agrees to sell former titanium dioxide site in Taiwan
Chemours has announced the sale of its former titanium dioxide manufacturing site in Taiwan, furthering its strategic focus on core business areas. The move is part of the company's ongoing portfolio optimisation...
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Powder coatings: Poised for growth
Over the years, powder coatings have entrenched themselves as an important technology within factory-applied coatings and the coatings industry as a whole. Powder coatings continue to grow above market...
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Biesterfeld expands Songwon partnership to distribute stabilisers
Biesterfeld has extended its collaboration with Songwon CS to distribute stabilisers in additional European countries. This move strengthens Biesterfeld's portfolio of high-performance additives for paints,...