Branchentrends

BASF und Carlyle schließen Coatings-Transaktion ab

Der Unternehmenswert des gesamten ehemaligen BASF-Bereichs Coatings beträgt nach dieser Transaktion – zusammen mit der im Oktober 2025 abgeschlossenen Veräußerung des Geschäfts mit Bautenanstrichmitteln – 8,7 Milliarden Euro und impliziert ein 2024 EV/EBITDA-Multiple vor Sondereinflüssen von rund 13.

Surventis startet als ein eigenständiger, weltweit führender Anbieter für Automobillacke und Oberflächenbehandlung

Mit rund 3,9 Milliarden Euro Jahresumsatz, etwa 10.700 Mitarbeitenden und mehr als 42.000 Kunden zählt Surventis zu den weltweit führenden Anbietern von Lack- und Oberflächenbehandlungslösungen. Surventis richtet seinen strategischen Fokus auf Zuverlässigkeit, Qualität, Service und Leistung für seine Kunden.

BYK To End Production of Additives Containing PFAS

BYK Additives is actively on the road to achieving a completely PFAS-free product portfolio. The company has committed to sending its last shipment of products containing PFAS by the end of 2025. Even today, the overall percentage of their additives that contain PFAS remains minimal. To ensure a smooth transition, BYK is dedicating considerable research efforts towards developing high-quality replacements for any remaining products containing PFAS.

US Tariff Overhaul: Italian Exports Face Significant Headwinds as New Duties Bite

The new measures are viewed as a "deterioration" in trade conditions. Analysts suggest that the only viable path forward is to lobby for these sectors to be included under the 15% "cap" established in the EU-US Framework Agreement of 21 August. Without such an adjustment, Italian components and machinery manufacturers risk losing significant market share in their most vital overseas market.

The New Sustainable Competitiveness of Italian Industry: Water Energy’s Press Conference at the Senate

On March 25, 2026, in the Sala Nassirya at Palazzo Madama, seat of the Italian Senate, ipcm® was invited by Water Energy to take part in a technical session focused on industrial sustainability. The initiative, held as part of World Water Day activities, provided an important opportunity for discussion on industrial processes, water resource management, and energy efficiency, bringing together businesses, institutions, and academia.

Assovernici Warns That Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Costs Threaten the Paint Sector

Rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are placing increasing strain on the paints and coatings supply chain, according to Assovernici, the Italian association representing leading manufacturers in the sector, which has stepped up monitoring of market developments.

Jotun Helps Shape New ISO Standard for Safer and Greener Hull Cleaning

Jotun’s contribution ensures that both coatings and cleaning technologies are considered together, supporting safer and more effective biofouling management globally.

Audi Expands AI Deployment to Revolutionise Coating and Production Processes

Audi leverages AI to optimise paint shop operations and boost efficiency across coating processes.

LabV publishes whitepaper “Formulating. Testing. Deciding. How digitalization and AI drive innovation in the paint and coatings Industry”

In an environment shaped by stringent regulations, ambitious sustainability goals, and mounting pressure to accelerate innovation, the paints and coatings industry faces complex and evolving challenges. Research and development teams must manage large volumes of data from formulations, trials, and tests, which often remain fragmented and underutilized, slowing decision-making and new product development.

Strategic Importance of Advanced Coatings, Rare Earth Magnets and Aerogels Rises Across Global Industries

IDTechEx highlights the strategic role of advanced coatings alongside rare earth magnets and aerogels in global industries.

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.