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DÖRKEN Secures First Approval for PFAS-Free Zinc Flake System

While regulatory decisions on PFAS may still lie ahead, DÖRKEN says it is well prepared and continues to invest in sustainable alternatives for the future of surface protection.

BASF-Bericht: Grün und Grau definieren die Automobilfarbenlandschaft 2025 neu

Der Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings von BASF Coatings bietet eine umfassende Analyse der Farbverteilung in der globalen Automobilindustrie und untersucht sowohl weltweite als auch regionale Präferenzen. Die Daten basieren auf verfügbaren Informationen zur weltweiten Fahrzeugproduktion und Lackanwendung bei Pkw.

Axalta Names ‘Solar Boost’ Orange as 2026 Global Automotive Colour of the Year

Axalta Released its 2025 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report

The report highlights the top 10 most popular automotive color spaces and provides insight into how color preferences continue to evolve across global markets.

AkzoNobel Unveils “Rhythm of Blues™” as 2026 Color of the Year for Automotive Design

The Rhythm of Blues™ story is expressed through three distinctive blue hues, Slow Swing™, Mellow Flow™, and Free Groove™, each representing a different rhythm and design attitude for future vehicles.

Pantone Introduces Pantone Colour of the Year 2026: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer

Pantone has named PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer as its Colour of the Year 2026. This airy white embodies calm, clarity, and creativity, inspiring fresh starts across fashion, beauty, interiors, and design. Pantone will celebrate the colour with year-long artist collaborations and brand partnerships, promoting relaxation, simplicity, and innovation.

AkzoNobel’s Interpon D Launches in India’s Consumer Windows & Doors Market

Designed to combine style, durability, and sustainability, these coatings meet international standards and withstand India’s challenging environmental conditions.

Dürr consolidates Italian operations as CPM and Olpidürr merge to form Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.

Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A. will combine expertise in final assembly and painting technologies, operating from Milan and Turin with around 120 employees. The merger aligns with Dürr’s global strategy and aims to deliver a broader, more efficient service offering for customers in the automotive and industrial sectors, while maintaining continuity of existing contracts.

Cortec’s VpCI®-126 Film Marks Two Decades of Sustainable Corrosion Protection from Croatia to the Global Market

As EcoCortec® (Cortec Corporation) marks nearly twenty years of VpCI®-126 film production at its Croatian facility, it continues to uphold its dedication to quality, technological leadership and sustainability, demonstrating how innovation in corrosion protection can support both industry and the environment.

Mankiewicz präsentiert Colours of the Year 2026 – Resilienz etabliert sich als zentrales Thema

Der Fokus für 2026 liegt auf Resilienz – der Fähigkeit, Stabilität und Vielseitigkeit in Einklang zu bringen. Tree House steht für Erdung und Sicherheit, Ice Water verkörpert Klarheit und Ruhe, während Sour Optimismus und Lebensfreude ausstrahlt. Zusammen machen die drei Farbtöne Stärke, Gelassenheit und Zuversicht sichtbar.

AkzoNobel and Axalta to Merge in All-Stock Merger of Equals to Form Global Coatings Leader

The merger brings together two leading companies in the coatings industry with complementary brand portfolios, aiming to enhance customer value, shareholder returns and operational efficiency. The combined business will have a strong financial profile, industry-leading innovation capabilities, and a global footprint spanning more than 160 countries.

Dürr baut erfolgreich schlüsselfertige Lackieranlage für PT Handal Indonesia Motor

Dürrs RoDip® E setzt einen Meilenstein für die indonesische Automobilindustrie. PT Handal Indonesia Motor trägt damit dazu bei, Indonesien als attraktiven Standort für die asiatische Automobilindustrie zu positionieren.

Shipping Industry Bets on Coatings and Efficiency Amid Climate Skepticism

The maritime sector remains committed to sustainability despite widespread scepticism over global climate targets, according to the latest SMM Maritime Industry Report (MIR).

Interpon Cost of Corrosion Report Uncovers Major Billion-Dollar Gains in Corrosion Reduction

The Cost of Corrosion study from AkzoNobel’s Interpon provides detailed global and regional analysis for manufacturers aiming to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and unlock competitive advantage through enhanced corrosion-protection strategies.

Dürr CTS Launches as Independent Environmental Technology Company

This launch positions Dürr CTS to be faster, more focused, and more influential in shaping sustainable industrial practices worldwide.