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BASF sets the course: two board mandates extended until 2030
The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors until the end of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting...
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Interview: How AI Is transforming coatings R&D—from data silos to faster innovation with Nick Talken
Albert Invent founder and former Henkel digital R&D leader explains why structured data, connected workflows and human expertise -not AI alone-are key to accelerating formulation development, sustainability-driven...
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RPM Names David C. Dennsteadt as President and COO
RPM International announced that David C. Dennsteadt has been named president and chief operating officer for RPM, effective July 17, 2026.
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Daniel Oliva becomes managing director of Krahn Iberia
Daniel Oliva has been appointed managing director of Krahn Iberia. He succeeds José Manuel Trigueros, who previously led the company.
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Eric Alström to lead Hempel as new Group President & CEO
The Danish coatings manufacturer has announced the appointment of Eric Alström as its new Group President & CEO, effective 1 August 2026. Alström succeeds Michael Hansen, who stepped down in June...
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Lars Wallstein named CEO of Oqema
Oqema Group has announced the appointment of Lars Wallstein as Chief Executive Officer, starting 1 July 2026.
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BASF Coatings appoints new Executive Committee
The team, led by Jens Luehring, consists of seven executives who will oversee the strategic development of the company starting 1 July 2026.
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Interview: Revolutionising coatings formulation with digital tools with Sander Van Loon
Sander van Loon, founder of VLCI, shares insights on how predictive sciences like Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and Hydrophilic Lipophilic Difference (HLD) are transforming the coatings industry....
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PPG announces leadership transition in architectural coatings EMEA
John Smith will be appointed vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA, effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Steve Pocock, who retires on 30 June 2026 after more than 20 years of service.
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Hempel announces joint interim CEO leadership
The global coatings manufacturer has announced a joint interim CEO leadership structure, appointing Peter la Cour Gormsen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, alongside Emilie Barriau,...
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IMCD appoints Behnosh Yaghobi as Managing Director for the Middle East
The distribution company has announced the appointment of Behnosh Yaghobi as Managing Director for its Middle East division. Yaghobi steps into the role with immediate effect, succeeding the previous leadership...
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AI transforming resin development in coatings
AI is driving measurable efficiencies in the coatings industry, yet adoption remains exploratory, says Ioanna Tzortzi, associate specialist at Perstorp. In this interview, she shares insights into how...
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BASF names Steve Arndt Senior Vice President for automotive refinish coatings
BASF has appointed Steve Arndt as Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, effective immediately. Arndt brings over 25 years of experience to the role, with a focus on innovation and...
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Spanish paints and printing inks industry gathers in Valencia
The Spanish paints and printing inks industry gathered in Valencia for ASEFAPI’s annual meeting, highlighting another year of steady growth and resilience. With total turnover reaching €2.067 billion,...