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05SET

Bio-Based Paints Gain Ground in Europe

Ceresana has analysed the European market for bio-based paints and coatings, including products for interior and exterior building applications, as well as industrial coatings. Often marketed under names such as natural paints, organic paints, eco paints, or even vegan paints, these green coatings are made entirely - or at least partially - from natural raw materials or minerals.

27AGO

Parts Finishing 2025 Cancelled

Parts Finishing was cancelled following strong initial interest, as withdrawals from several companies—driven by cost-cutting, economic uncertainty, and unpredictable business outlooks made a successful event unlikely.

01AGO

Siemens’ All-Electric Paint Line Sets New Standard for Decarbonisation in Manufacturing

Siemens’ all-electric paint line is a powerful demonstration of how innovation in even the most overlooked processes can drive real climate progress.

IMAGE: Dispersions hold the key for CNT success. Source: IDTechEx

01AGO

Dispersions Hold the Key to Unlocking Carbon Nanotube Potential in Paints and Coatings

As outlined in a recent IDTechEx report, uniform dispersion is critical to leveraging CNTs’ full spectrum of mechanical, electrical, and thermal benefits - particularly in applications such as paints, coatings, and energy storage.

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Dürr Develops the High-Tech Vertical Farm EcoY

Dürr’s EcoY vertical farm represents an innovative extension of their industrial climate control expertise, demonstrating how technologies originally developed for the coating and paint industry can be adapted for sustainable agriculture.

30APR

The Growing Push to Regulate PFAS – IDTechEx Highlights Rising Global Action

IDTechEx’s companion report, PFAS Treatment 2025–2035: Technologies, Regulations, Players, Applications, explores the technologies and initiatives aimed at detecting and removing PFAS from the environment. The report also assesses efforts to mitigate the long-term damage caused by their widespread use.

McLaren's 2025 F1 Season with AkzoNobel's Advanced Coatings Technology

26FEB

AkzoNobel Powers McLaren's 2025 F1 Season with Advanced Coatings Technology

The new MCL39 car marks an exciting chapter for McLaren, with AkzoNobel’s advanced coatings technology playing a crucial role in enhancing performance and durability.

photo of aircraft painted with sherwin-williams paints

18DIC

2025 Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings Calendar: A Celebration of Creative Craftsmanship in Aviation

The calendar showcases a diverse selection of aircraft, including kit planes, military aircraft and elaborate business jets, all featuring the unmatched quality and versatility of Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings.

PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, the colour of the year 2025

06DIC

Pantone Colour of the Year 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse

PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mouse is a mellow rich-brown hue infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth.

The Homecoming, Balance and Pulse colours of the year 2025 from Mankiewicz

15NOV

Mankiewicz Presented the Colours of the Year 2025

The three new colours of the year – Homecoming, Balance and Pulse – reflect the challenges of our time.

PHOTO OF SCOOTER COATED WITH 2025 PPG COLOR OF THE YEAR

26SET

PPG Unveils Purple Basil: the 2025 Color of the Year

PPG’s Purple Basil is a bold, soothing hue that reflect innovation and adaptability in 2025 design trends.

image of the new True Joy yellow, AkzoNobel's Colour of the Year 2025

10SET

AkzoNobel Unveils True Joy: Color of the Year 2025

AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year for 2025 True Joy is a sunny yellow which fills our homes with optimism, pride and a splash of vibrant color.

Photo of Malaysia’s Historic City of Malacca

02AGO

AkzoNobel Successfully Coated the Malaysia’s Historic City of Malacca

The AkzoNobel Dulux paints have revitalised Malaysia’s historic city of Malacca with vibrant shades, preserving its rich local culture.

24LUG

Axalta Presented its Latest Colour Trends: Architectural Fusion

The 2024 colour trends presented by Axalta combine nature and technological aspirations under the name Architectural Fusion.

photo of a combine harvester coated in seed green with Mankiewicz coatings

05LUG

Mankiewicz Unveils a Special Coating for CLAAS Group’s 500,000 Combine Harvesters

The innovative coating solution developed by Mankiewicz guarantees durability and an attractive finish to CLAAS special edition combines.