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Brenntag expands partnership with Nouryon in Brazil
Brenntag and Nouryon are deepening their cooperation in Latin America. The focus is on the exclusive marketing of cellulose ethers, which have been specially developed for the paint and printing ink industry....
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Top 25: Europe’s top group 2026
The 25 largest coatings manufacturers, headquartered in Europe, generated combined coatings revenues of EUR 26.89 billion in 2025, down from EUR 28.05 billion the previous year. The annual European...
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American Coatings Association appoints new chairman and vice chairman
Chase Bean of Tnemec Company and Frank C. Sullivan of RPM International have been named chairman and vice chairman of the American Coatings Association (ACA). Their leadership is set to guide the association’s...
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WEG opens industrial coatings distribution centre in Colombia
Brazilian company WEG has expanded its presence in Latin America by opening a new distribution centre for industrial and anticorrosive coatings in Bogotá, Colombia. The facility aims to meet regional...
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Biesterfeld expands presence in Asia with majority stake in OSP
Biesterfeld has acquired a majority stake in South Korea-based distributor OSP, strengthening its position in high-tech industries such as automotive, electronics, and coatings.
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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...