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Collaborative Venture Tackles CUI: Jotun and Industry Leaders Pioneer Advanced Corrosion Protection

Industry stakeholders have joined forces in a major Joint Industry Project (JIP) to combat corrosion under insulation (CUI), one of the most complex, costly, and safety-critical asset integrity challenges facing the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors.

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Estalia Remembers Antonio Ferretti

Integrity, innovation, and color: Celebrating Antonio Ferretti’s legacy at Estalia Performance Coatings.

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Covestro Bolsters Global Coatings Network with Acquisition of Former Vencorex Sites in Us and Thailand

This move significantly expands Covestro’s global footprint in the aliphatic isocyanate market.

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BYK Strengthens Its Portfolio of Measurement and Testing Instruments Through a Strategic Acquisition in the Autonomous Driving Market

Acquisition of perisens, the leading specialist in radar and communications technology. Expansion of the measurement and testing instrument business through patented technology for radar measurement of painted automotive components.

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BASF and Carlyle Complete Coatings Transaction

This transaction, together with the divestiture of the decorative paints business closed in October 2025, values BASF’s entire former Coatings division at an enterprise value of €8.7 billion and an implied 2024 EV/EBITDA multiple before special items of approximately 13x.

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Surventis Launches as An Independent Global Leader in Automotive Coatings and Surface Treatment

With around €3.9 billion in annual sales, around 10,700 employees and more than 42,000 customers, Surventis ranks among the world's leading suppliers of coatings and surface treatment solutions. Surventis will strategically focus on reliability, quality, service, and performance for its customers.

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CALDAN Group Names New Managing Director to Drive Surface Treatment Innovation

As the new Managing Director of CALDAN Group, Hans Gustav Rasmussen will be directly responsible for leading the company's next phase of growth and technological development within the surface treatment sector.

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Stahl achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Fifth Year Running

The achievement cements Stahl’s position in the top 1% of the more than 175,000 companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

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Hempel Clinches EcoVadis Gold - Joining the Top 5% Of Sustainable Companies Globally

This milestone places the global coatings manufacturer among the top 5% of all companies assessed worldwide in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date.

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Jotun Continues to Secure DNV Verification for Speed Loss Performance

The latest additions include speed loss data for SeaQuantum Pro U and the SeaQuantum III- and S-series, alongside the recently announced results for Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). Together with earlier results for SeaQuantum X200 and the company’s previously announced avoided CO₂ emissions figures for 2025, this means Jotun now has documented speed loss results across a broader share of its hull performance portfolio.

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LANXESS Celebrates 100 Years of Iron Oxide Production at Krefeld-Uerdingen

Known for their exceptional durability, these pigments are widely used to for coatings.

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Isauro de la Fuente Appointed Managing Director of Covestro Mexico

De la Fuente will succeed Arturo Molina from 1st July, as Molina prepares to take over leadership of Covestro Spain. The leadership transition coincides with the 70th anniversary of the landmark Santa Clara plant in Ecatepec.

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Chemetall Receives Airbus SQIP Award for The Eleventh Consecutive Year

Chemetall awarded “Accredited Supplier” status in Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP).

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Nordmann Announces Partnership with VB Technochemicals for French Coatings Market

Nordmann has taken over the distribution of VB Techno’s zinc-based inorganic fillers and pigments across France - targeting the paints and coatings sector.

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AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings Lands Airbus Defence and Space’s Sustainability Future Award

The primer supports Airbus Defence and Space’s wider sustainability ambitions by helping reduce the use of hazardous materials in aircraft manufacturing processes, while maintaining the corrosion protection and durability required for aerospace applications.

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