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Sherwin-Williams Announced New Facility Opening in Central Canada

The new industrial coatings facility represents a strategic investment in the region, where harsh winter conditions can make timely customer support challenging. With designated Sales and Technical Service Representatives based at the new location, Sherwin-Williams can offer faster turnaround times, increased support and a broader range of customized solutions to Canadian customers.

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Dürr Successfully Builds Turnkey Paint Shop for PT Handal Indonesia Motor

Dürr’s RoDip® E sets a milestone for Indonesia's automotive industry. PT Handal Indonesia Motor is thereby helping to position Indonesia as an attractive location for the Asian automotive industry.

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Hempel Launches Hempaline Defend 430: A Solvent-Free Tank Lining Boosting Efficiency in the Energy Sector

Hempel’s Hempaline Defend 430 enables rapid return to service with single-coat application, minimises VOCs and occupational hazards thanks to its solvent-free formulation, as well as extended inspection intervals help operators maximise efficiency and reliability.

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ChemQuest Strengthens R&D and Operations Management with Key Appointments

Kalyan Sehanobish, John DeJoy, and Mitch Magee will support ChemQuest on a global scale.

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Venator Materials UK Limited: Administration

On 22 October 2025 Mark Firmin, Jonny Marston and Helen Skeates, of global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal, were appointed joint administrators of Venator Materials UK Limited.

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Paul N. Gardner (GARDCO) Launches New ASM 825A Slip Meter

Designed for simplicity and precision, GARDCO’s ASM 825A Slip Meter provides a fast and reliable means of determining the coefficient of friction on floors, walkways, and ramps - delivering critical data for safety assessments and maintenance.

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Shipping Industry Bets on Coatings and Efficiency Amid Climate Skepticism

The maritime sector remains committed to sustainability despite widespread scepticism over global climate targets, according to the latest SMM Maritime Industry Report (MIR).

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BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive OEM Coatings Plant in Germany

The new plant is designed to manufacture ‘high-runner’ coatings – colours that represent the majority of current market demand – while ensuring consistent quality and improved production efficiency.

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Cortec® Corporation: Winning the War on Corrosion in Data Centre Cooling Systems

With the unprecedented rise in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), the global need for data centres and supercomputers is soaring — and Cortec® Corporation is playing a key role in protecting the vital cooling systems that keep them running. As new facilities emerge worldwide, vast cooling towers and backup chillers have become a familiar sight, working hard during hot summer months and sitting idle through colder seasons. Whatever the weather, Cortec® emphasises that taking proactive steps to fight corrosion is essential to ensuring long-term system health and reliability.

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BASF Begins Production from Core of Zhanjiang Verbund Site

With several downstream plants now operational, the new capacities will enhance BASF’s ability to meet growing market demand in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, serving customers across multiple industries, including paints and coatings.

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Lesta Painting Robots for Large-Scale Systems

Lesta painting robots are engineered for large-scale industrial applications, enabling precise and uniform painting of oversized and complex parts such as trucks, trailers, buses, and steel structures. By integrating floor-mounted and overhead handling carriages, these robots extend their operational range and maintain high accuracy across large surfaces.

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Arkema Celebrates Strong Partnerships and Sustainable Innovation at K 2025

At K 2025 Arkema’s High Performance Polymers business proudly celebrates the strength of its customer collaborations by presenting the “Collaborative and Sustainable” Innovation Awards to five outstanding partners.

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AkzoNobel Launches Next-Generation Bpani Coatings at Abralatas 2025

The new Accelshield range of coatings from AkzoNobel leads the shift towards a bisphenol-free future in beverage packaging.

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BvL Successfully Introduced Intelligent Bearing Washing System to Enhance Rail Vehicle Maintenance

BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH delivered a customised cleaning solution for bearing housings and roller bearings to ensure greater reliability and efficiency in rail vehicle servicing for one of Austria’s leading railway and mobility service providers.

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Jotun Launches Jotachar 1709 XT - Extending Its Fire Protection Range

Engineered to deliver exceptional fire performance in the most demanding environments, Jotachar 1709 XT combines competitive loadings with cost-efficient installation. Optimised for UL1709 projects, the new product strengthens Jotun’s recognised Jotachar range, which now offers solutions for every project scenario. Jotachar 1709 XT thus reinforces Jotun’s position as a trusted partner in fire protection — providing safer, more efficient and more sustainable solutions for the global energy industry.

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