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Tesa wants to drive AI transformation forward

By implementing predictive and generative artificial intelligence (AI), Tesa says it wants to ‘take its business processes to a new level’.

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Akzo Nobel employs hydrogen-powered spray booth

One of the automotive industry’s first hydrogen-powered spray booths has been installed by Akzo Nobel at a new training center in Belgium.

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Fricke reorganises filling technology business unit

The German mechanical engineering specialist Fricke Abfülltechnik GmbH & Co. KG has reorganised its filling technology business unit (BU). Functions that were previously organised separately, such...

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Coating resins market set to hit EUR 53 billion by 2029

The global coating resins market is forecasted to grow steadily at a CAGR of 4.8%, with Europe maintaining its position as the second-largest market.

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European Commission adopts ban on BPA in all food contact materials

Following an 18-month phase-out period, BPA will no longer be allowed in any products that come into contact with food or drink.

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Additives: Brenntag extends cooperation for glass bubbles from 3M

Brenntag Specialties announces exclusive distribution agreement with 3M for glass bubbles as additives for coatings, plastics and building materials in France and the Iberian Peninsula.

Runaya and Eckart are jointly building a sustainable aluminum powder plant in India.
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Joint venture for aluminum powder plant in India

Eckart has entered into a joint venture agreement with Runaya

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Bio-based coatings: key factors, challenges and future prospects

The demand for bio-based coatings is gaining momentum across industries, driven by the growing focus on sustainability and the increasing regulatory pressures for environmentally friendly alternatives....

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Analysis of the anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) from China: impact on the European paints and coatings industry

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is an essential raw material used in the production of paints, coatings, plastics, and other industrial products. In July 2024, the European Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping...

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Beckers focuses on global opportunities: targeting growth in America and Asia

Beckers is adapting its regional structure to exploit global growth potential. The new structure aims to capitalise on business opportunities, particularly in the areas of sustainability and market share...

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Interview: Energy-saving LEDs and sustainable innovations in radiation curing

David Engberg from Perstorp talked to our COLOURS & COATINGS editor Bettina Hoffmann about the latest innovations in radiation curing. The technology is experiencing a surge of innovation, driven primarily...

Qemtex launches new powder coatings plant in the UAE.
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Growing in the Middle East: Qemtex launches powder plant

Qemtex Chemical Holding has announced the launch of its latest powder coatings plant in the United Arab Emirates. Located in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone, the new facility will manufacture a wide...

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Top 10 reports of the year: that’s what the coatings industry is interested in

As 2024 draws to a close, it's time to look back at the topics that have kept the coatings industry buzzing throughout the year. Sustainability, innovations in coating technologies, and shifts in global...

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Evonik announces restructuring and management changes

Evonik announces a restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and fostering growth. The company will adopt a new segment structure with a focus on innovation and technological efficiency.