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RPM expands exterior wood care business with Ready Seal acquisition
RPM International strengthens its Rust-Oleum portfolio with the acquisition of Ready Seal, a Texas-based manufacturer of premium exterior wood stains. The move aims to expand the Consumer Group’s reach...
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Viton expands R&D in South Bohemia to boost coatings portfolio
Czech coatings manufacturer Viton has strengthened its research and development facilities in Ceske Budejovice to accelerate product innovation, diversify its portfolio and expand into new application...
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Stahl opens new Customer Center of Excellence in León, Mexico
With a newly expanded facility in León, Mexico, Stahl is strengthening its regional presence and supporting customers with advanced leather finishing and performance coatings solutions tailored to local...
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Stahl CEO Maarten Heijbroek: “The more demanding the requirements, the more room we have to innovate”
Stahl has undergone a notable strategic transformation in recent years. I spoke with CEO Maarten Heijbroek about the motivations behind this shift, the future of coatings, and what lies ahead for the company....
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Leadership transition at Büfa Group: Fichtmüller to succeed Thalmann
The Oldenburg-based Büfa Group (Germany) has announced an early succession plan. Dr. Moritz Fichtmüller will take over as CEO in spring 2026, following Felix Thalmann’s departure after more than twelve...
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Tesa strengthens circular economy with Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore
With a new development laboratory in Singapore, Tesa aims to advance the next generation of debondable adhesive solutions. The partnership with A*STAR is intended to connect research and industrial application...
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Strategic realignment at Kansai Helios strengthens global direction
With a leadership change at the top, Kansai Helios is restructuring its management to further drive growth, integration and technological strength within the Kansai Paint Group.
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Akzo Nobel to divest majority stake in Indian subsidiary to JSW Group
Akzo Nobel is selling up to 75 % of its shares in Akzo Nobel India to JSW Group for an enterprise value of around EUR 1.4 billion. The transaction marks the first step in a strategic portfolio review...
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Tinol expands its activities: “Europe is a key part of our long-term growth plan.“
Lebanese paint producer Tinol is expanding its activities into Europe, with Cyprus serving as a strategic gateway for its regional growth. In this interview, Chairman Chaker F. Saab explains how the company...
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Top 3 countries with the most paint and coatings companies
In the latest ranking of the top 25 paint and coatings manufacturers in Europe by revenue, three countries stand out once again: Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. These nations contribute the highest...
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Sika expands global manufacturing footprint with new facilities in China, Brazil and Morocco
With strategic investments in Suzhou, Belo Horizonte and Agadir, Sika continues to implement its local-for-local strategy. The new facilities are designed to strengthen regional supply chains and support...
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Oxerra expands U.S. operations with new pigment warehouse in Georgia
With the construction of a new warehouse in Augusta, Georgia, Oxerra strengthens its U.S. distribution network and underlines its commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
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Confirmed: BASF explores strategic options for its coatings business
BASF is reviewing strategic options for its global Coatings business, including a potential sale or joint venture. The company is said to have confirmed this in a statement to PCI Magazine clarifying its...
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“Biocide-free will soon be the standard”: On the development of modern tinting pastes and new requirements in the colour market
The requirements for pigment pastes are changing: they need to be biocide-free while remaining colour-accurate, mould-resistant and application-safe. Guido Strauch, Head of Tinting Technology at Dörken,...