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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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AkzoNobel Unveils Its Color of the Year 2023

‘Wild Wonder’ is AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2023. The hue is inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops.

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PPG Unveils 2023 Color of the Year ‘Vining Ivy’

PPG has unveiled its 2023 Color of the Year: the “bluish, greenish” Vining Ivy.

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Axalta Has Revealed the Automotive Colour Preferences in Mexico

According to Axalta’s 2022 Automotive Color Preferences Survey, red is the most popular car colour in Mexico.

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Axalta Publishes New Report on Colour Trends

In the latest edition of the magazine Vibes, Axalta has published a report which offers a series of reflections on the changing role of colour in a post-pandemic world.

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British Coatings Federation Reports Negative Impact of Brexit on Coatings Industry

According to the latest report by the British Coatings Federation, Brexit has had a negative impact on the coatings sector’s trade with the EU.

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Industrial Coatings Manufacturers Hit by Higher Raw Material Prices, Energy and Freight Costs

The British Coatings Federation latest report shows higher raw material prices, energy and freight costs hitting decorative paint and industrial coatings manufacturers hard.

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