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BASF opens sustainable Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China
With the ceremonial inauguration of the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, BASF is setting new standards in sustainable chemical production. The site is fully powered by renewable electricity and strengthens the...
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Siegwerk acquires Hi-Tech Inks to strengthen its position in India’s packaging market
Siegwerk’s acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks expands its product portfolio to include water-based and solvent-based printing inks, specialty effect coatings, and OPVs. The move positions Siegwerk as a major...
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EU establishes bioeconomy group to boost bio-based ingredient production
This initiative aims to enhance sustainability, reduce reliance on fossil-based resources, and support innovation across industries, including coatings.
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Huntsman opens new manufacturing facility in Hungary
Huntsman has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility for amine catalysts in Kémia Park, Hungary. The site will enhance the company’s production capacities and support innovation in polyurethane applications,...
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A closer look at the coatings market in Türkiye
The paint and coatings market in Türkiye has evolved into a major player in the region and offers growth potential. How is the situation currently? By Engin Çörülü und Mustafa Tunçgenç, EVA Training...
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World Paint and Coatings Week 2026 focuses on global impact of coatings
The 2026 World Paint and Coatings Week (WPCW) has officially begun, running from 23 to 27 March. The event highlights the essential role of coatings in industries, sustainability, and innovation.
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Middle East tensions impact European printing ink supply chain
The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) warns of significant disruptions to raw material supply chains caused by Middle East instability. Rising freight costs, delays, and escalating energy prices...
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Covestro enhances Shanghai Technical Competence Centre
Covestro has expanded its Specialty Films Technical Competence Centre in Shanghai, improving prototyping and simulation capabilities for advanced applications such as smart automotive surfaces and humanoid...
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Discover what’s in store at the American Coatings Show
Get ready for the upcoming American Coatings Show and Conference happening from May 5 to May 7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Start planning your visit with the newly released preview magazine. And even if...
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Dörken Coatings and J.W. Ostendorf enter into partnership
Dörken Coatings, known among other things for its architectural paints, is undergoing a strategic transformation. With the aim of further developing its own expertise and entering the market with new...
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Kronos Worldwide reports loss for Q4 in 2025
Kronos Worldwide, a manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO₂), reports a net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company cites declining TiO₂ prices and production cutbacks as the main causes of...
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Smart coatings: from lab curiosity to industrial reality
A European Coatings survey reveals that antimicrobial, anti-corrosion and self-cleaning technologies are driving the smart coatings market – but significant barriers remain.
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Univar to distribute SI Group’s additives across EMEA
Univar Solutions has broadened its distribution agreement with SI Group, extending the supply of performance additives for plastics and rubber across key EMEA markets, including Türkiye and Iberia.
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Aerospace coatings: Indestructible Paint acquired by Seaforth Holdings
The Birmingham-based company, known for its bespoke solutions in aerospace applications, will continue operations under its existing management team.