Federico Melideo

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GARDCO Launches iMix M2M Pro Gyroscopic Mixer

The iMix M2M Pro Gyroscopic Mixer from GARDCO delivers intelligent mixing and streamlined workflow for paint retailers and manufacturers seeking speed, reliability, and consistent results.

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BASF Coatings Reveals 2025–2026 Automotive Color Trends® Collection: Driving the Proxy

The new collection explores how ideas and inspiration can serve as “proxies” to guide design decisions in the automotive industry, bridging creativity and emotion with tangible realities.

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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 to Drive Energy Transition in Manufacturing

Taking place from 20th to 24th April 2026, HANNOVER MESSE will showcase how resilient energy technologies can boost efficiency, lower costs and guarantee energy security for manufacturers.

IMAGE: Corporate image of sustainability of Ahlstrom.

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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.

PHOTO: structure coated using interpon d anodic range.

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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.

PHOTO: P203_25_NIO_ES8_BASF_Coatings_solutions.

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BASF and Carlyle Agree Deal for Coatings Business - Valued at €7.7 Billion

The deal, combined with BASF’s earlier divestment of its decorative paints business, values the company’s entire Coatings division at €8.7 billion, reflecting an implied 2024 EV/EBITDA multiple before special items of approximately 13x. BASF will retain a 40% equity stake in the business and is expected to receive around €5.8 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds at closing.

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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.

PHOTO: The Wilhelmshaven Sea Lock sits at the mouth of the Jade, where the river meets the North Sea. Its location exposes it to salt corrosion, tidal erosion and abrasive silt, demanding the highest levels of protection. It has been coated inside and out with a Steelpaint Stelpant corrosion protection system.

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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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