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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.
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Synthomer and Lummus join forces for acrylic acid esters technology
Synthomer and Lummus Technology have entered into a strategic partnership to license Synthomer’s proprietary acrylic acid esters technology worldwide. The collaboration aims to expand the acrylate monomers...
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Brenntag to distribute Sudarshan Chemical’s Anticorrosive pigments in Australia
Chemicals distributor Brenntag is expanding its partnership with Sudarshan Chemical Industries by supplying anticorrosive pigments for coatings, plastics and other applications in Australia.Chemicals distributor...
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Follow European Coatings on LinkedIn
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the coatings industry! We invite you to follow the official LinkedIn page of European Coatings. You will find exclusive insights, industry news, articles...
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Wevo establishes subsidiary in India
Wevo, a manufacturer of polyurethane systems, is expanding its international presence by establishing Wevo Chemical India Private Limited in Gurugram near New Delhi. The new site will focus on polyurethane...
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Hoenle unifies corporate group under single brand
UV specialist Hoenle will operate under a single brand in future. All subsidiaries – including Panacol, which will become Hoenle Adhesives GmbH – will also adopt the Hoenle brand.
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BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema cut carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings
BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema have formed a value chain partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of superdurable architectural powder coatings. The approach combines bio-attributed raw materials with supplier-specific...