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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.
Known for their exceptional durability, these pigments are widely used to for coatings.
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.
Chemetall awarded “Accredited Supplier” status in Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP).
Nordmann has taken over the distribution of VB Techno’s zinc-based inorganic fillers and pigments across France - targeting the paints and coatings sector.
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.
Operating in the aggressive environmental conditions typical of chemical-processing facilities, the company has partnered with global coatings manufacturer Jotun to implement ‘AssetKeeper’. The three-step service is designed to optimise maintenance planning, identify high-risk areas early, and establish a long-term strategy to prevent costly damage, unplanned downtime, or safety incidents.
The move aims to satisfy accelerating demand across the Asia-Pacific region for high-performance applications, including emissions control catalysts, electrical steel coatings, and non-stick cookware.
For the Hattingen, Germany-based company VULKAN INOX, the first months of 2026 were all about international trade fairs and personal customer interactions. With a strong presence at several major industry events worldwide, the company was able to further solidify its position as a specialist and market leader in stainless steel abrasives.
The trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur represents a historic turning point: the creation of one of the largest free trade areas in the world, involving 31 countries and over 700 million consumers.
The project aligns closely with AkzoNobel’s own aggressive climate goals. The paints and coatings supplier has already slashed its own Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47%, heavily driven by increasing its renewable electricity use to 69% by the end of 2025. The company is aiming for a 50% emission reduction across its entire value chain by 2030.
InnoTrans takes place from 22 to 25 September 2026 in Berlin (Germany).
This transition serves as a critical mechanism for lower CO2 production, directly supporting automotive manufacturers and other industrial customers in meeting their strict climate and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) targets.
The next edition of SurfaceTechnology GERMANY is scheduled to take place in Stuttgart from June 20 to 22, 2028.
EcoCortec®, a premier European manufacturer of environmentally friendly packaging specializing in Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) technology, has developed a custom-specification, grey version of its recyclable EcoSonic® VpCI®-125 ESD packaging specifically for Orqa.