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Covestro and RAL Will Cooperate to Present the Trend Colour Report of 2023

The latest colour trend report RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ will contain 15 tones which are highly relevant for architectural and industrial applications.

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Sherwin-Williams Released its DesignHouse Colour Trend Forecast

The fifth annual report of Sherwin-Williams examines the trends shaping the future of industrial colour design.

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AkzoNobel Presented its 2024 Colour of the Year: Sweet Embrace™

The pastel pink Sweet Embrace™ of AkzoNobel is the 2024 trend for both architectural and industrial applications.

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PPG Presented Limitless, the 2024 Colour of the Year

The honey beige neutral tone Limitless has been identified by the colour experts of PPG as the next trend for both architectural and industrial applications.

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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Launched the Interpon Futura Collection in North America

The new Interpon Futura Collection from AkzoNobel Powder Coatings reveals 54 new distinct colours marrying beauty, science and sustainability.

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Heubach Presented the Automotive Styling Shades 2027 Trendbook at ECS 2023

Launched at European Coatings Show, “Plan B for Planet A” from Heubach will guide the automotive colour styling to 2027.

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Axalta Launched the New ICONICA Powder Coatings Collection

The ICONICA collection from Axalta retains a focus on product performance and aesthetics, with a renewed emphasis on sustainability.

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IMCD Released Its Report on Coatings & Construction

The second edition of IMCD Building Tomorrow trends report provides new insights on the future of the coatings and construction industry.

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BASF Published the 2022 Automotive Color Report

BASF reports that chromatic colours are gaining market share, although white and black are still the preferred coatings colours for the automotive sector.

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Axalta Releases the 2022 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report

The 2022 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, which marks the 70th year of publication, shows that neutral colours continue to remain popular.

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Axalta Introduced the 2023 Global Automotive Colour of the Year: Techno Blue

The bold and electrifying colour developed by Axalta showcases the vibrant energy of today.

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Mankiewicz Unveils its Colors of the Year 2023

Mankiewicz’ in-house design department looked at social trends and influences to create three new colour shades.

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Pantone has presented Viva Magenta 18-1750, the Colour of the Year 2023

Viva Magenta by Pantone descends from the red family to demonstrate a new signal of strength.

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Tikkurila Presents Rosy Moment, the Color of the Year 2023

V413 Rosy Moment by PPG Tikkurila represents warmth, empathy and kindness.

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BASF Released the 2022-2023 Automotive Color Trends Collection

NEW ARRAY is this year’s colour collection by BASF, focused on sustainability and functionality.

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