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Jotun Helps Shape New ISO Standard for Safer and Greener Hull Cleaning

Jotun’s contribution ensures that both coatings and cleaning technologies are considered together, supporting safer and more effective biofouling management globally.

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Akzonobel Showcases FIDURA™ Coil Coating Systems at Zak World of Facades Barcelona

AkzoNobel highlights durable and design-driven FIDURA™ solutions for modern façades at Zak World of Facades Barcelona 2026.

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SurTec to Showcase Advanced Surface Engineering Solutions at SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026

SurTec will showcase innovative coatings and electroplating technologies designed to improve performance, durability and design flexibility at SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026.

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Middle East Coatings Show rescheduled for September 2026 in Dubai

Middle East Coatings Show organisers confirm new dates for the region’s leading coatings industry exhibition: 28-30 September 2026.

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SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026: Industry Leaders Meet in Stuttgart

Surface Technology GERMANY will take place from 5th to 7th May 2026.

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Automated casket painting with Lesta Paint Studio 3.0

Lesta has operated in this market for years with numerous active installations, offering robotic solutions that guarantee consistent quality, absolute precision, and high production efficiency, even on the complex geometries typical of mortuary caskets.

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BYK to Showcase at Middle East Coatings Show 2026

Middle East Coatings Show is scheduled from 14th to 16th April 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (UAE).

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Stahl Honoured with adidas adiFORMULATOR Award for Second Year

Dutch coatings specialist recognised for leadership in safer, sustainable formulations. The award underscores Stahl’s role in promoting a safer, future-ready chemical landscape and its commitment to fostering industry-wide progress toward responsible manufacturing practices.

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Audi Expands AI Deployment to Revolutionise Coating and Production Processes

Audi leverages AI to optimise paint shop operations and boost efficiency across coating processes.

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LabV publishes whitepaper “Formulating. Testing. Deciding. How digitalization and AI drive innovation in the paint and coatings Industry”

In an environment shaped by stringent regulations, ambitious sustainability goals, and mounting pressure to accelerate innovation, the paints and coatings industry faces complex and evolving challenges. Research and development teams must manage large volumes of data from formulations, trials, and tests, which often remain fragmented and underutilized, slowing decision-making and new product development.

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BASF Marks 60 Years in South Africa with Durban Dispersions Expansion for Coatings

The investment significantly increases output of dispersions used in architectural coatings - enhancing supply reliability and enabling the company to better support customers’ growth ambitions across the region.

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AkzoNobel Expands Ready-to-Ship Interpon 800 Powder Coatings in the US

AkzoNobel boosts availability of Interpon 800 colours for architects, designers and fabricators.

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GALACTIC Biosolvents Drive Sustainability in Industrial Coatings

Lactic acid-based solutions reduce VOC emissions without compromising performance in industrial paints and coatings.

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Hamburg Maritime Forum 2026 to Deliver an Unprecedented Conference Program

The program delivers 10 panel discussions, four in-depth on-stage conversations, and a series of focused expert presentations. With more than 70 speakers contributing insights, the forum ensures representation from shipowners, operators, ports, financial institutions, regulators, and technology pioneers.

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