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Jotun Secures Key Coating Role in France’s EOLMED Floating Offshore Wind Project

Supplying over 60,000 litres of advanced protective coatings for exterior and interior floaters, Jotun ensures long-term durability in France’s pioneering 30 MW floating wind farm.

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Harter GmbH Launches New Corporate Website

Harter GmbH has unveiled its completely redesigned online presence with a modern, user-friendly website.

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AkzoNobel Completes Sale of Indian Operations to JSW Group

The transaction marks a key milestone in AkzoNobel’s strategic portfolio review.

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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.

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Partnering for Success: Inside Clariant's Industrial Applications Innovation Centre in North America

This partnership approach exemplifies the company’s commitment to delivering greater chemistry between people and the planet, providing solutions that benefit customers, end-users, and the environment.

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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.

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Nordmann Expands UK & Ireland Epoxy Distribution with Olin

As part of this expanded collaboration, Nordmann will assume full responsibility for the distribution and customer support of Olin’s epoxy products, guaranteeing local stock, uninterrupted supply, and expert technical guidance. With the UK and Ireland expansion, paint and coatings manufacturers can continue to rely on premium products, specialist know-how, and responsive local service from two established industry leaders.

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BASF and OQEMA Announce Distribution Partnership in Central and Eastern Europe

This partnership with OQEMA strengthens BASF’s ability to meet the evolving needs of its customers in the paints and coatings industry on a global scale.

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ChemQuest Expands European Presence with Two New Directors

For paints and coatings companies, Erwin and Ruud bring a powerful combination of technical, commercial, and regulatory expertise. They can help launch innovative products more quickly and successfully, while reducing risks associated with market fluctuations and regulatory changes.

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Eisenmann Marks Key Milestones: Steady Growth, Strong Market Position, and Groundbreaking for New Gärtringen Headquarters

The investment underscores the Eisenmann’s continued growth strategy and long-term commitment to the paints and coatings market.

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The Compound Company to Be Acquired by Industrie Polieco – M.P.B., Strengthening Portfolio for Paints and Coatings

This acquisition will expand Industrie Polieco – M.P.B.’s capabilities in performance polymers and enhance its offering to the global coatings value chain.

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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.

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Steelpaint and BW Epic Kosan Partnership Highlights Importance of Zinc Primers in Protecting Structural Steel

As shipowners increasingly seek coatings that reduce docking time and extend maintenance cycles, BW Epic Kosan’s ongoing preference for Steelpaint’s corrosion-protection technology underscores the growing confidence in zinc-based polyurethane systems to preserve vessel integrity.

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Water Energy Takes Center Stage at the Future Italy Awards 2025

Water Energy was invited to participate in the inaugural edition of the Future Italy Awards 2025, a prestigious recognition promoted by Senator Antonio Salvatore Trevisi and dedicated to Italian companies that stand out for their positive impact on youth, sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility.

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BASF Opens High-Performance Dispersant Production Line in Nanjing, China

High-performance dispersants play a vital role in coatings, improving pigment dispersion, colour performance and system stability. CFRP technology meets the demands of high-end markets for a broader colour gamut and superior product performance.

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