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Axalta’s Automotive Colour of the Year 2022: “Royal Magenta

Axalta Coating Systems has announced its 2022 automotive colour of the year - "Royal Magenta" - which is a deep cherry colour.

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PPG expands automotive OEM coatings production in Germany

PPG has announced that it will invest more than USD 10 million (EUR 9 million) to expand production of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings at its site in Weingarten, Germany.

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BASF Color Report 2021″: Changing popularity of automotive colours

According to BASF, vehicle production declined overall, which led to shifts in the popularity of certain colour shades: Blue and red are currently enjoying particular popularity.

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Different colour at the touch of a button

BMW has presented an electric model at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that can change its colour.

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PPG launches expanded automotive OEM clearcoat production

PPG has announced the start-up of an expanded automotive OEM clearcoat production at its facility in Erlenbach, Germany.

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Scratch-healable automotive clearcoats

A new paper reports a novel scratch-resistant and healable automotive clearcoat that can not only protect the substrate surface but also facilitate scratch repair.

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High solid waterborne automotive base coat

As a new paper reveals, an excellent metallic effect can be realised with high solid aqueous automotive base coats.

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PPG appoints Vincent Robin as Vice President, Global Automotive Coatings

PPG has announced the appointment of Vincent Robin to vice president, global automotive coatings, effective November 1.

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Interview: “We are always open to acquisitions.

Mipa provides a complete range of products for finishing wood surfaces as well as business units that manufacture industrial and automotive coatings. Headquartered in Essenbach, Germany, the company generates...