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SMART’26: aperta la Call for Abstract per il convegno UCIF del 20 maggio 2026

L’evento si terrà mercoledì 20 maggio 2026, dalle 9:30 alle 17:30, presso il Centro Congressi Fondazione Cariplo a Milano, con business light lunch incluso. La partecipazione coinvolgerà aziende associate UCIF, rappresentanti di categoria e player nazionali e internazionali.

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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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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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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.

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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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Hempel Reaffirms Climate Ambition with Updated Scope 3 Target

The new target underlines Hempel’s dedication to responsible business practices while ensuring its sustainability goals evolve alongside the company’s growth.

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SAITA Celebrates 45 Years: A Milestone Looking to the Future

In 2025, SAITA Srl celebrates 45 years in business: a journey built day by day thanks to the expertise, passion, and commitment of everyone who has been, and continues to be, part of it. From a small company founded to provide support to wastewater treatment systems in the provinces of Padua and Vicenza, SAITA is now a well-established international player in the industrial wastewater treatment and recycling sector.

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BIO-UV Group Completes Tests on Containerised Ballast Water Treatment System

BIO-UV Group has developed a containerised ballast water treatment system designed for the floating offshore wind sector, which is growing fast globally. The system tackles the challenge of preventing the spread of invasive marine species as floating platforms move between territorial waters.

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FreiLacke Announces Changes in Its Management

Third generation leadership of FreiLacke expands with new management board member.

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AkzoNobel Launches Interpon D Architectural Specification Guide to Simplify Powder Coating Selection

The guide provides a complete overview of powder coating technology, from manufacturing and application to specification and maintenance. It covers a wide range of topics, including Interpon’s Approved Applicator scheme, sustainability considerations, color and finishes options, as well as digital tools and more.

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Basca presenta il webinar “Lavaggio automatico serbatoi e cisterne - più GMP e meno luoghi confinati”

Basca Srl, insieme a Claudio Delaini, consulente specializzato nei processi penali e civili in tema di sicurezza sul lavoro, è lieta di invitarvi al webinar “Lavaggio automatico serbatoi e cisterne - più GMP e meno luoghi confinati”, che si terrà online venerdì 10 ottobre alle ore 14.30.

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BASF, Porsche and BEST Complete Pilot Project on Chemical Recycling of Vehicle Waste

The pilot project is being hailed as a milestone in defossilisation, proving that high-quality plastics for demanding automotive applications can be produced without fossil raw materials.

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Emerging Technologies and Applications: Advanced Coatings

Coatings are a vital tool across numerous industries worldwide. Thomas Bithell, a technology analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx, has shared a new release offering insights into the potential applications of advanced coatings technologies.

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AkzoNobel and NIO Win Major Innovation Award for Groundbreaking EV Coating

The new Interpon A1000 product demonstrates the growing functional role of powder coatings in automotive applications and reinforces AkzoNobel’s position in the EV mobility sector. Through its Resicoat powder brand, the company already provides solutions designed to deliver electrical insulation for EV components such as battery systems and electric motors.

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