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Safic-Alcan Expands in Latin America with Acquisition of Anders

This acquisition gives Safic-Alcan broader coverage, stronger technical capabilities, a more complete product portfolio, and deeper customer relationships in the Latin American coatings market.

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AkzoNobel Unites Industry Experts to Discuss the Future of Metal Packaging

AkzoNobel’s webinar highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing coatings solutions for packaging, helping brand owners and manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges through technical expertise, collaborative innovation, and industry-wide engagement.

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Trasmetal S.P.A. Acquires A 65% Stake in Italtecno Solutions S.R.L.

The acquisition reinforces Trasmetal's growth strategy, aimed at consolidating its leading role in both the Italian and international industrial markets.

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Arkema Opens New Battery Dry Coating Laboratory in France

The new facility represents a major step in Arkema’s ambition to contribute to next-generation battery solutions and the global transition to clean mobility and energy storage.

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Scopri il Programma Formativo 2026 di ipcm® Academy!

Tutte le date ufficiali delle sessioni 2026 sono ora online: prima sessione e seconda sessione.

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GIT Coatings Launches New Global Headquarters and Flagship Facility in Canada

Expanded carbon-neutral facility boosts global production, accelerates R&D, strengthens export capabilities, and enhances GIT Coatings’ position in the marine coatings industry.

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BASF Expands Dispersion Production Capacity in Turkey to Support Architectural Coatings and Construction Industries

This latest investment reinforces BASF’s long-term commitment to sustainability and innovation in the coatings and construction sectors.

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AkzoNobel Becomes Exclusive Supplier for Solar-Absorbing Wall Technology

Calosol façades capture invisible sunlight to heat or cool buildings, reducing energy use by up to 30% and supporting sustainable renovations.

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FreiLacke Breaks Ground on New Product Technology Centre at Döggingen Site

FreiLacke is investing in future-proofing its Döggingen operations, consolidating technical capabilities, and enhancing customer interaction – signaling growth and a commitment to both technology and sustainability.

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AkzoNobel Launches IONOMY™ To Help Coil Coaters Transition to Renewable Energy Curing

Backed by AkzoNobel’s global network and science-based carbon reduction targets, the launch of the IONOMY ecosystem marks a bold step towards helping the entire value chain address decarbonisation, modernisation, and resilient growth.

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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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