Hempel appoints Malgorzata Kolton as new Executive Vice President & Head of Marine

Malgorzata Kolton, the new Executive Vice President & Head of Marine at Hempel, is set to help the company further strengthen its global position in the marine coatings industry.

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Paint & Coatings Italy 2025: A Record-Breaking Edition!

The event dedicated to professionals in the paint, coatings, and surface technology industry was held from October 8th to 9th, 2025, at Superstudio Maxi in Milan (Italy).

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Jotun Defends Biocides as Essential Tool in Global Biofouling Push

As global regulations tighten, Jotun argues that biocidal coatings remain the most effective and environmentally responsible solution for biofouling control.

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HANNOVER MESSE treibt die Energiewende in der Produktion voran

Die HANNOVER MESSE findet vom 20. bis 24. April 2026 statt und zeigt, wie resiliente Energietechnologien die Effizienz steigern, Kosten senken und die Energiesicherheit für produzierende Unternehmen gewährleisten können.

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Ahlstrom Invests in Biomass Boiler in France to Drive Decarbonisation

Once operational, the biomass installation is projected to cut carbon emissions by an estimated 34 kilotons annually – the equivalent of taking 21,250 passenger cars off the road. Preparations for the project will begin immediately, with operations expected to commence in 2029. The move supports Ahlstrom’s climate targets for 2030.

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AkzoNobel Expands Interpon D Anodic Range with Bold New Finishes and Built-In Sustainability

The range now features 18 distinctive shades and is designed to replicate the sleek aesthetic of anodised aluminium while providing all the sustainability and durability benefits associated with powder coatings.

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BASF und Carlyle vereinbaren Übernahme des Coatings-Geschäfts – Wert 7,7 Milliarden €

Die Transaktion, zusammen mit der früheren Veräußerung des Bautenanstrichmittelgeschäfts von BASF, bewertet den gesamten Unternehmensbereich Coatings mit 8,7 Milliarden €. Dies entspricht einem impliziten EV/EBITDA-Multiplikator vor Sondereinflüssen von etwa 13x für 2024. BASF behält einen Anteil von 40 % an dem Geschäft und wird voraussichtlich bei Abschluss der Transaktion rund 5,8 Milliarden € vor Steuern erhalten.

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Axalta Launches Advanced Coatings to Enhance EV Battery Safety

The newly introduced coatings, Alesta® e-PRO FG Black and Alesta® e-PRO Dielectric Gray, have been developed to offer superior heat protection and electrical insulation for EV battery applications.

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Steelpaint Coating Achieves Major Breakthrough in Wilhelmshaven Dock Gate Renewal

Measuring 60x20x10m, the 1,700-tonne gate provides access to Germany’s only deep-water port for naval vessels, commercial ships, and energy carriers. The completion of the main coating work marks a key advance in a challenging project that began in 2018.

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Cortec® Successfully Protects Parts from Corrosion and Boosts Manufacturing Efficiency

Corrosion remains a constant challenge, but manufacturers now have a smarter option. With Cortec®’s VpCI® packaging, in-process protection becomes faster and cleaner, eliminating the need for oily rust preventatives and harsh chemical cleanup.

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Hempel Reaffirms Climate Ambition with Updated Scope 3 Target

The new target underlines Hempel’s dedication to responsible business practices while ensuring its sustainability goals evolve alongside the company’s growth.

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Global Industrie 2026

The 8th edition of Global Industrie is taking place from 30th March to 2nd April 2026 at the Paris Nord Villepinte (France).

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SAITA Celebrates 45 Years: A Milestone Looking to the Future

In 2025, SAITA Srl celebrates 45 years in business: a journey built day by day thanks to the expertise, passion, and commitment of everyone who has been, and continues to be, part of it. From a small company founded to provide support to wastewater treatment systems in the provinces of Padua and Vicenza, SAITA is now a well-established international player in the industrial wastewater treatment and recycling sector.

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Dürr's Dry Coating System Ready for Industrial Pilot Projects

The newly-developed X.Cellify DC from Dürr enables dry coating with free-standing film.

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allnex to participate in RadTech Europe 2025

RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition 2025 is taking place October 27-29 at the Victoria Sofitel Hotel in Warsaw (Poland).

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