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DKSH to fully acquire and delist Malaysian Subsidiary DHMB
DKSH has announced its intention to acquire the remaining minority shares of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad (DHMB) to take the subsidiary private. The move aligns with its strategy to simplify corporate...
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Powder coatings: expanding performance boundaries open new markets
Powder coatings are increasingly moving beyond their traditional role as an environmentally friendly alternative to liquid systems. Advances in formulation, curing technology and functional performance...
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Top 10 reports of the year: that’s what the coatings industry is interested in
Which topics shaped the coatings industry in 2025? From scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies to major strategic shifts in the global market – this year brought a wide range of developments...
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Axalta’s global automotive colour report: white remains top choice
Axalta’s 73rd annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report reveals white, grey, and black continuing to dominate globally, with subtle shifts towards chromatic and bold colour choices in regional...
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Akzo Nobel expands its aerospace coatings portfolio in the US
AkzoNobel invests in the US aerospace coatings sector, strengthening its position in the market while advancing sustainable solutions. The expansion aims to support innovation and preserve aviation history....
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Westlake to close three US chlor-vinyl plants and exit styrene business
Westlake has announced the closure of several US production facilities as part of measures to improve profitability. Approximately 295 jobs will be affected.
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India withdraws anti-dumping duty on titanium dioxide imports from China
After a court ruling, India has removed anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide, a move that could lower costs for downstream industries while the broader global market navigates overcapacity and...
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Ystral expands presence in India
Mixing and dispersing technology specialist Ystral is strengthening its presence in India. The site in Bangalore is set to play a growing strategic role and is expected to develop into a regional service...
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BASF secures jobs at Ludwigshafen site in Germany until end of 2028
BASF has agreed to refrain from compulsory redundancies at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany until the end of 2028. The commitment is part of a new site agreement between the company and employee representatives...
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Akzo Nobel expands marine coatings partnership in China
Akzo Nobel and Chinese shipping company Winning Shipping have extended their long-standing cooperation to support efficiency improvements and emission reduction in maritime operations.
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BASF and Oqema agree on distribution partnership in Central and Eastern Europe
BASF and chemical distributor Oqema have entered into a new distribution partnership covering polymer dispersions and additives for paints and coatings in selected Central and Eastern European countries,...
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Market report: From cool roofs to EV batteries
From a hydrophobic paper coating that transforms waste paper and cellulose into waterproof self-cleaning surfaces using silicone-laden nano silica to an intumescent hybrid coating, based on amino acids...
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European Coatings Podcast: Analysis of the merger between Axalta and Akzo Nobel
Two of the leading global coatings players, Akzo Nobel and Axalta, have agreed to merge, forming a new USD 25 billion (EUR 23 billion) coatings powerhouse. In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor...