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Comus acquires Onip to strengthen coatings expertise and French industrial footprint
French paint and coatings manufacturer Comus has acquired the historic brand Onip. The transaction broadens the portfolio from technical protection systems to decorative interior and façade paints, reinforcing...
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Who might buy BASF Coatings? Industry views beyond Carlyle
According to recent reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, private equity firm Carlyle is the current frontrunner for acquiring BASF’s coatings division - valued at approximately EUR 7 billion....
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Henkel and Dow expand partnership for low-CO₂ adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Dow are strengthening their strategic collaboration to reduce the carbon footprint of hot melt adhesives by integrating low-CO₂ raw materials and renewable electricity....
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Peter Lacke expands portfolio with powder coatings and boosts global presence with new production in Vietnam
German family-owned coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke is expanding its international footprint: the company has acquired Austria’s Solution-Lab GmbH to add powder coatings to its portfolio and establish...
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Safic-Alcan expands in Latin America with majority stake in Anders
French speciality chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired a majority stake in the Latin American distributor Anders. The move significantly strengthens Safic-Alcan’s presence in South America...
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Intelligent product development: AI and machine learning accelerate innovation in coatings
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly shaping product development in the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries. They help companies optimise complex formulations,...
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Functional coatings: market grows amid cost and regulatory pressure
Functional coatings continue to gain traction. Innovations such as hydrophobic paper surfaces and fire-protective hybrid coatings meet rising demand from construction, automotive, electronics and energy,...
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“This is not just an expansion” – Kansai Helios on its new powder coatings facility in Ohio
Kansai Helios is expanding its presence in North America with a new powder coatings facility in Johnstown, Ohio. The company is investing around EUR 17.2 Mio. to quadruple production capacity and strengthen...
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Union Coating and Chemical Industries to build plant in Kentucky
Egypt-based Union Coating & Chemical Industries is establishing its first US manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Kentucky, initially producing powder coating compounds with potential for future expansion....
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Biocoat opens first European coating service centre in Copenhagen
US-based coating specialist Biocoat has opened its first European site in Copenhagen, offering local testing and coating services for medical device manufacturers.
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H.B. Fuller reports third quarter 2025 results
Adhesives manufacturer H.B. Fuller reported slightly lower revenue for the third quarter of 2025 but improved margins and earnings per share.
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Revenue decline among the TOP 11 global paint and coatings players
To put the results of the paint and coatings manufacturers into perspective, looking at the development of the global economy serves as a helpful guide. The first half of 2025 brought positive global economic...
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Arkema and Catalyxx to develop supply chain for lower-carbon acrylic resins
Arkema and Catalyxx have entered a partnership to build a supply chain for bio-based acrylic resins with a reduced carbon footprint, aiming to provide raw materials for coatings and adhesives.
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BASF reports weaker earnings in Q2 2025
BASF reported a decline in earnings in the second quarter of 2025. While Agricultural Solutions delivered strong growth, the Chemicals segment put pressure on results.