Automotive coatings
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Akzo Nobel finalises acquisition of Lankwitzer’s wheel coating business
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik’s aluminum wheel liquid coatings business.
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BASF publishes “Automotive Color Trends 2022-2023
Each year, designers for BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection to inspire automotive designers around the globe.
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IGL Coatings announces exclusive distributor IGL Norway
IGL Coatings has announced IGL Coatings Norway ("IGL Norway") as the official exclusive distributor of IGL Coatings Products in Norway.
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New kind of NIR induced self-healing composite coating
Reseachers have developed transparent and NIR-induced self-healing composite coatings which meet the application requirements of automotive varnishes.
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BASF: Increased interest in sustainable coatings solutions
Our editor Damir Gagro spoke to Sabrina Platzek, VP Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions Asia Pacific about the expansion of the BASF Automotive Coatings Application Center in Mangalore, India.
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Akzo Nobel to acquire the Rims and Wheel business from Lankwitzer
Akzo Nobel is about to acquire Lankwitzer Lackfabrik’s aluminum wheel liquid coatings business.
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BASF expands “Automotive Coatings Application Center” in India
BASF India’s Coatings division expands its "Automotive Coatings Application Center" in Mangalore. The company thereby wants to boost the customer service capability.
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We still see the impact of the disruptions along the entire value chain
How is the situation regarding automotive coatings currently? We spoke to Frank Naber, Head of Automotive Coatings Solutions EMEA BASF, about challenges and changes in the sector.
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Interview: “Investing heavily in our capabilities in Europe”
PPG has been expanding its activities worldwide, including a recent series of investments in Europe. Roald Johannsen, PPG vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa, explains...
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Automotive coatings: Getting Back on solid ground?
The automotive industry has recently been as heavily affected as the automotive coatings producers.
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April issue: Automotive coatings in the focus
The April issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on automotive coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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BASF opens new laboratory building
BASF opened a new laboratory building for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint at its site in Münster, Germany.
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Interview “Pigments could act as sustainable power sources
We have talked to Özlem Ünlü Isık, R&D Lab Manager – Automotive Coatings at Kansai Altan, about current trends of the pigment market and the functionalities of pigments regarding automotive coatings....
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Enhanced scratch resistance in automotive clear coatings
Researchers have described an enhanced wear resistance in automotive clear coatings by modifying a crosslinked polyurethane network with branched flexible oligomers.