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Sherwin-Williams Launches Tool to Simplify Coatings Selection and Specification

The newly-launched interactive web-based platform allows users to explore various environments throughout water and wastewater treatment plants and walk through the coating system selection process. Users can input application criteria for specific assets, compare suggested coating system options, print recommendations and reach out directly to a Sherwin-Williams representative to verify and finalise specifications.

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Fastener Fair Global 2027 Returns to Stuttgart, Connecting Fastener and Surface Treatment Specialists

The 11th edition of the trade fair will take place at Messe Stuttgart from 6 to 8 April, with a new programme for purchasing professionals.

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BASF nimmt neue MDI-Anlage in Geismar in Betrieb

Mit einer Investition von rund einer Milliarde US-Dollar hat BASF die jährliche MDI-Kapazität am Standort in Louisiana auf rund 600.000 Tonnen nahezu verdoppelt. Nach eigenen Angaben ist das Unternehmen damit der größte MDI-Produzent Nordamerikas.

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AkzoNobel Highlights the Role of Industrial Coatings in Climate Action at COP31

AkzoNobel’s participation at COP31 focuses on electrifying coating lines, reducing cooling demand in buildings and extending the shelf life of packaged food.

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Cortec Enters Its 50th Year in Corrosion Protection

The company marked the milestone at its 2026 World Sales Meeting, which brought together distributors from 28 countries. Its VpCI®-126 films and bags now contain at least 20% recycled material.

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AkzoNobel Names Soulful Sage Its 2027 Colour of the Year for Automotive and Specialty Coatings

The warm grey-green shade can be adapted to matt, high-gloss, textured and metallic finishes for applications in automotive, consumer electronics and aircraft interiors.

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Greek Maritime Forum 2027 to Address Decarbonisation and Digital Transformation in Shipping

The event will take place on 25-26 May 2027 in Athens (Greece), bringing together maritime professionals to discuss environmental regulations, alternative fuels, port operations and emerging technologies.

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AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings Help Enhance Lighting at Restored Vatican Necropolis

One of the holiest places in Christianity, the Vatican Necropolis beneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, was recently restored and features a new lighting system protected by powder coatings supplied by AkzoNobel.

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Ceresana Forecasts Strong Growth for Powder and Coil Coatings Through 2035

Powder coatings demand is expected to increase by approximately 4.5% annually, while industrial coil coating ranks among the fastest-growing application areas in Ceresana’s latest global paints and coatings market study.

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AkzoNobel Launches MIXIT Digital Colour Retrieval System for Aerospace Coatings

Introduced at MRO Europe 2026, the cloud-based system enables maintenance facilities and distributors to retrieve colour formulas and prepare aerospace coatings on site, supporting faster responses to aircraft repair requirements.

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ETA Strengthens Control of Its E DUP Process for Industrial Enclosure Corrosion Protection

The process combines cathodic electrodeposition and powder coating. Improvements scheduled for 2026 focus on pretreatment control, powder storage and equipment cleaning.

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VULKAN INOX Establishes US Subsidiary to Serve the United States and Canada

VULKAN INOX USA LLC will take over sales activities in both markets from January 2027, with expanded warehouse capacity in New Castle (USA), and David Maddy as Managing Director.

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Dürr Delivers Its 20,000th Painting Robot to Ford’s Valencia Plant

The EcoRP4 robot applies primer to Ford Kuga bodies at the Spanish facility, combining fourth-generation robotics with application technologies designed to reduce material consumption, operating costs and VOC emissions.

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ATTE 2027 to Bring Tank Storage and Energy Infrastructure Professionals to Singapore

The Asia Tank & Terminal Expo will take place from 14 to 16 April 2027, covering terminal technologies, corrosion management and infrastructure for conventional and alternative fuels.

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Elinor Coatings Announces Third Cold Weather Readiness Summit and Inaugural Student Poster Session

The summit will take place from 2 to 4 February 2027, focusing on corrosion prevention, cold and icing, and operational reliability in extreme weather conditions.

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