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Photo: On the left Rait Maasikas, CFO at UP Catalyst, in the middle Pasi Virtanen, Head of Innovation at Teknos Group Oy and on the right Karl-Gustav Tamberg, Head of Sales at UP Catalyst.

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Teknos and UP Catalyst Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Carbon Materials for Paints and Coatings

The partnership will focus on key areas including material testing, development, production and supply, with the goal of creating alternatives to conventional fossil-based carbon black for powder coatings and wet paints.

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BASF Coatings to Lead Research on Corrosion Protection for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The European Corrosion Congress EUROCORR 2025, taking place from 7th to 11th September in Stavanger, Norway, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to develop effective corrosion prevention strategies. BASF Coatings is actively contributing to this effort through its research on innovative coatings and corrosion inhibitors, aiming to extend the lifespan of metallic products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sherwin-Williams Launches New Water-Based Coatings Platform for Rail Cars

The CarClad WB coatings from Sherwin-Williams are designed to rival the long-term performance of traditional solvent-based epoxies. They offer corrosion protection, durability, excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, extended service life and reduced maintenance needs.

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Dürr Builds CO₂-Efficient Paint Shop for Volkswagen in Mexico

By reducing the need for fresh air intake to just 5%, the Puebla plant maximises recirculation and cuts energy consumption in the spray booth by more than 60% compared with conventional wet scrubbing methods.

edrizzi system in use at liebherr nenzing 2020 by martin lugger.

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Brainflash Introduces Cube in Cube Filter Solution for Dusty Overspray

The Cube in Cube filter has been specially designed for overspray with high drying speeds and dust formation and can be used in the first separation stage like a Vario paint mist separator within the edrizzi® system.

the 4 Categories at BCF Awards 2025 shortlisted by venator

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Venator Shortlisted in Four Categories at BCF Awards 2025

Venator was shortlisted for four 2025 BCF Awards in recognition of its sustainable innovation, progress in diversity and inclusion, and the outstanding leadership and potential of its employees.

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Covestro acquired two stand-alone production sites of Vencorex

With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and enhances its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its presence in profitable and innovative business areas such as Coatings and Adhesives.

Image: booth of AkzoNobel at FABTECH Chicago 2025

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AkzoNobel to Present Latest Powder Coating Innovations at FABTECH USA

Visitors to Booth #D40111 will see how the AkzoNobel’s Interpon range is helping industries optimise operations, enhance efficiency and advance their sustainability objectives.

Image: fasteners and hardware components.

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KYZEN to Showcase Aqueous and Vacuum Degreasing Cleaning Chemistries at FABTECH 2025

The KYZEN Clean Team will be on hand at Booth A3160, providing information on its METALNOX cleaning chemistries and offering live in-booth cleaning demonstrations.

Image: structure coated by AkzoNobel Interpon

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AkzoNobel launches new Interpon Structura collection for South Asia’s architectural market

The new Interpon D2525 Structura powder coating from AkzoNobel offers a fine textured finish in a wide range of colours, combining superior durability, gloss retention, scratch resistance, and sustainability benefits with up to a 20-year warranty and compliance with AAMA 2604 standards.

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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.

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Están disponibles ipcm® Ibérica n. 39 e ipcm® LatinoAmérica n. 51

Las revistas para la industria de los tratamientos superficiales y acabados orgánicos e inorgánicos dirigidas al mercado español y portugués.

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The Asset Integrity Corrosion and Coatings Conference and Showcase (AICC)

The Asset Integrity Corrosion and Coatings Conference and Showcase (AICC), hosted by SOCAR, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, will take place from 9 to 11 December 2025 in Baku. This flagship event centres on the theme “Integrating Sustainability into Asset Integrity and Corrosion Practices,” reflecting the industry’s growing focus on environmentally responsible and cost-efficient management of critical infrastructure.

Photo: Steelpaint is supplying Stelpant directly to the steel tube and pile manufacturers and fabricators in Turkiye, and Germany.

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New Cuxhaven Berths to Be Protected from Corrosion with Steelpaint System

The multi-layer Stelpant system of Steelpaint includes a zinc-rich moisture-cure polyurethane primer, offering cathodic protection, followed by two layers of polyurethane topcoat engineered for resistance to mechanical abrasion and impact, particularly in submerged zones.