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IMCD reports 2025 EBITA decline despite revenue growth and acquisitions
IMCD has released its financial results for 2025, reporting a 6 % decrease in operating EBITA to EUR 498 million. While revenue grew by 5 % on a constant currency basis, challenging macroeconomic conditions...
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BASF expands dispersions production in India to meet growing demand in architectural paints and construction
BASF is enhancing its Mangalore site with a new dispersions production line, aiming to strengthen supply reliability and support the evolving needs of architectural paints, construction, and paper industries...
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Bühler increases EBIT margin
Swiss engineering group Bühler achieved an increased EBIT margin of 8.0% in 2025 despite challenging market conditions. With innovations, global presence and sustainable solutions, the company is focusing...
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European Coatings Podcast: Sustainability in architetural coatings with AkzoNobel
What does sustainability really mean for architectural coatings—and where are the toughest trade-offs? In the latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray Arauco is joined by two AkzoNobel...
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Toyo Ink India opens research centre at IISc Bengaluru for sustainable materials innovation
Toyo Ink India has inaugurated the 'artience Technology and Innovation Centre – India' at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. This marks the artience Group's first research centre outside Japan,...
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Bodo Möller Chemie and Henkel expand sales cooperation in the automotive sector
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group and Henkel are strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding their cooperation in the automotive components sector to Southern Europe and the Benelux countries....
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Sherwin-Williams reports record sales for 2025 amid challenging market dynamics
The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced its financial results for 2025, achieving record consolidated net sales of USD 23.57 billion. Despite market headwinds, growth was driven by strategic acquisitions,...
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German paint and ink industry: Declines characterise the year 2025
The German paint and printing ink industry is struggling with macroeconomic challenges. Sales volumes and revenues are falling significantly, while only a few sectors are showing signs of hope. The Association...
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Axalta reports record performance in 2025 amidst challenging market conditions
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its financial results for 2025, achieving record Adjusted EBITDA despite a 3 % decline in net sales. The company also highlighted its upcoming merger with AkzoNobel,...
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New podcast out: Stahl to be acquired by Henkel
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Stahl, a global specialist in coatings for flexible materials. In a special episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray Arauco speaks with Stahl CEO...
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Akzo Nobel achieves significant profit margin growth in 2025 through strategic measures
The Dutch coatings manufacturer Akzo Nobel closed its 2025 fiscal year with a substantial increase in profit margins. Cost efficiency improvements, product portfolio optimisation, and investments in sustainable...
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European chemical sector faces closures and investment crisis
The European chemical industry is grappling with significant challenges as plant closures multiply and investment levels plummet. A new report by CEFIC highlights alarming trends that threaten the sector's...
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Evonik expands global production of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes
Evonik is strengthening its global footprint with a significant capacity expansion for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPB). The German chemicals group is investing in its Marl facility and establishing...
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Visco Tec strengthens North American market presence with new branch in Mexico
Visco Tec has expanded its global footprint by acquiring its long-standing Mexican partner MEI Representaciones and establishing a new branch in Querétaro.