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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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AkzoNobel’s Interpon D Launches in India’s Consumer Windows & Doors Market

Designed to combine style, durability, and sustainability, these coatings meet international standards and withstand India’s challenging environmental conditions.

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Dürr consolidates Italian operations as CPM and Olpidürr merge to form Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.

Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A. will combine expertise in final assembly and painting technologies, operating from Milan and Turin with around 120 employees. The merger aligns with Dürr’s global strategy and aims to deliver a broader, more efficient service offering for customers in the automotive and industrial sectors, while maintaining continuity of existing contracts.

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Ivana Radic Borsic Appointed Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of CorteCros

In her expanded role, Ivana Radic Borsic will focus on maximising the production of Cortec’s advanced corrosion protection technologies at its Croatian facilities to meet growing international demand.

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Borchers Names IMCD as Exclusive Distributor for Coating Additives in Mexico

The agreement grants IMCD exclusive rights to supply Borchers’ coating additives to customers across the paints, coatings, and adhesives, sectors. The move marks a significant step in Borchers’ strategy to broaden access to its innovative solutions throughout the region.

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Lubrizol Advances Sustainable Innovation in the Asia-Pacific Coatings Sector

Lubrizol’s ongoing investment in the Asia-Pacific market highlights its commitment to providing local customers with cutting-edge technologies and specialised technical support. By aligning its innovation strategy with sustainability priorities, the company is enabling formulators to develop coatings that satisfy increasingly stringent regulatory standards and respond to rising consumer demand for environmentally responsible products.

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Interpon empowers customers to ‘Own Your Impact’ and turn sustainability into a driver of performance

AkzoNobel’s new initiative positions sustainability as a catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and measurable business results.

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Another Successful Dörken Days 2025 Highlights Global Industry Challenges

The event recently hosted by Dörken underscored the worldwide nature of the challenges facing the corrosion protection industry and the importance of maintaining global connections.

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LB Group to Acquire Venator’s Greatham TiO₂ Site and Assets

By adding Greatham’s production capabilities and high-performance TiO₂ products to its portfolio, LB Group can better serve European customers with more efficient, long-lasting, and sustainable coatings solutions.

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Cortec’s VpCI®-126 Film Marks Two Decades of Sustainable Corrosion Protection from Croatia to the Global Market

As EcoCortec® (Cortec Corporation) marks nearly twenty years of VpCI®-126 film production at its Croatian facility, it continues to uphold its dedication to quality, technological leadership and sustainability, demonstrating how innovation in corrosion protection can support both industry and the environment.

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Graco Inc. Acquires Radia Products, A Leading Manufacturer Of Paint Mixing Equipment

Acquisition complements Graco’s position in the growing colour solutions market

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allnex Completes ISCC PLUS Certification for Powder Coatings and Radcure Products Worldwide

allnex achieves global ISCC PLUS certification for powder coatings and Radcure products, enabling all sites to offer more sustainable alternatives and helping customers lower the carbon footprint of their end applications.

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Mankiewicz unveils Colours of the Year 2026 – resilience emerges as a defining theme

The focus for 2026 is resilience – the ability to balance stability and versatility. Tree House evokes grounding and security, Ice Water embodies clarity and calm, while Sour radiates optimism and zest for life. Together, the three shades make strength, composure, and confidence visible.

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Brenntag Specialties Partners with Calyxia to Expand Distribution in Paints and Coatings

By focusing on paints and coatings, the partnership enables formulators to access innovative solutions that enhance both product performance and sustainability, supporting the industry’s evolving demands.

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Sherwin-Williams’ Innovative Insulative System That Prevents CUI Wins Two Major Energy Awards

Heat-Flex® AEB recognised for eradicating corrosion hidden beneath insulation, which delivers excellent thermal efficiency, and eliminates the costly and dangerous problem of corrosion under insulation (CUI).

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