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World Paint and Coatings Week 2025: A global first for the industry
From 24 to 28 March 2025, the World Coatings Council will launch the first-ever World Paint and Coatings Week, bringing the global coatings community together to showcase innovation, sustainability, and...
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Multi-protective coatings with anti-UV aging, enhanced adhesion and self-healing abilities by covalent organic frameworks
Newly developed fillers based on polydopamine, which acted as a bridge that anchored aloe emodin and NKCOF-41. The latter one controlling the release of corrosion inhibitors for self-healing and the natural...
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American Coatings Association: statement on tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China
New tariffs threaten higher costs and supply chain disruptions for the coatings industry.
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How aluminium additions improve the performance of zinc-rich organic coatings
Improving zinc-rich organic coatings with aluminium particles to enhance corrosion protection. Significant improvement at 10-15% of aluminium in the volume of the coating.
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BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings
This collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship, focusing on automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles.
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INX International opens new facility in Brazil
The flexographic and gravure manufacturing facility in Cabreuva, Brazil. The site is located in the state Sao Paulo, where INX built a new metal decorating plant to produce 2-piece inks in 2018.
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Roof coating market: growth expected by 2029
The global market for roof coatings is projected to reach EUR 9.4 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%, according to a new report by Markets and Markets.
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High-performance water-resistant coating for paper-based packaging
A novel organosilicone-modified styrene-acrylic emulsion for enhanced durability and safety was developed.
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Sika acquires building finishing company in the USA
Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, a supplier of building finishing materials.
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Akzo Nobel proposes to separate powder coatings business from its Indian subsidiary
Akzo Nobel has confirmed that it’s made an offer to acquire the powder coatings operations and International Research Center from its publicly listed subsidiary, Akzo Nobel India Limited.
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Pigments: Sudarshan completes acquisition of Heubach
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (“SCIL” or “Company”) has announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary Sudarshan Europe it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Germany-based...
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German paint factory Alfred Clouth is closing
After more than a century, the Alfred Clouth paint factory will cease operations on 28 February 2025. A search for an investor was unsuccessful. However, the Clou brand will be retained and will be continued...
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Lanxess strengthens innovation in India with new development centre
The specialty chemicals company Lanxess has opened the India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The centre is designed to provide new research capacity for lubricants and material...
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European Coatings Show 2025: Preview newspaper out
In March, the coatings world will meet at the European Coatings Show and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany. Prepare for your visit with our preview magazine.