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BASF and Carlyle Agree Deal for Coatings Business - Valued at €7.7 Billion

The deal, combined with BASF’s earlier divestment of its decorative paints business, values the company’s entire Coatings division at €8.7 billion, reflecting an implied 2024 EV/EBITDA multiple before special items of approximately 13x. BASF will retain a 40% equity stake in the business and is expected to receive around €5.8 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds at closing.

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Axalta Launches Advanced Coatings to Enhance EV Battery Safety

The newly introduced coatings, Alesta® e-PRO FG Black and Alesta® e-PRO Dielectric Gray, have been developed to offer superior heat protection and electrical insulation for EV battery applications.

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Steelpaint Coating Achieves Major Breakthrough in Wilhelmshaven Dock Gate Renewal

Measuring 60x20x10m, the 1,700-tonne gate provides access to Germany’s only deep-water port for naval vessels, commercial ships, and energy carriers. The completion of the main coating work marks a key advance in a challenging project that began in 2018.

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Cortec® Successfully Protects Parts from Corrosion and Boosts Manufacturing Efficiency

Corrosion remains a constant challenge, but manufacturers now have a smarter option. With Cortec®’s VpCI® packaging, in-process protection becomes faster and cleaner, eliminating the need for oily rust preventatives and harsh chemical cleanup.

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Hempel Reaffirms Climate Ambition with Updated Scope 3 Target

The new target underlines Hempel’s dedication to responsible business practices while ensuring its sustainability goals evolve alongside the company’s growth.

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BASF Launches GLYSANTIN® ELECTRIFIED® Coolants to Protect Electric Vehicle Batteries Against Corrosion

BASF’s GLYSANTIN® ELECTRIFIED® innovations reduce fluid decomposition and hydrogen formation, enhancing battery safety and providing excellent corrosion protection.

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Global Industrie 2026

The 8th edition of Global Industrie is taking place from 30th March to 2nd April 2026 at the Paris Nord Villepinte (France).

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SAITA Celebrates 45 Years: A Milestone Looking to the Future

In 2025, SAITA Srl celebrates 45 years in business: a journey built day by day thanks to the expertise, passion, and commitment of everyone who has been, and continues to be, part of it. From a small company founded to provide support to wastewater treatment systems in the provinces of Padua and Vicenza, SAITA is now a well-established international player in the industrial wastewater treatment and recycling sector.

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Dürr's Dry Coating System Ready for Industrial Pilot Projects

The newly-developed X.Cellify DC from Dürr enables dry coating with free-standing film.

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allnex to participate in RadTech Europe 2025

RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition 2025 is taking place October 27-29 at the Victoria Sofitel Hotel in Warsaw (Poland).

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allnex to Showcase Advanced Coating Resin Solutions at IBEX 2025

IBEX is taking place from 7th to 9th October 2025 the Tampa Convention Center, where allnex will showcase its innovative VIAPAL® Gelcoats and Barrier Coats.

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BIO-UV Group Completes Tests on Containerised Ballast Water Treatment System

BIO-UV Group has developed a containerised ballast water treatment system designed for the floating offshore wind sector, which is growing fast globally. The system tackles the challenge of preventing the spread of invasive marine species as floating platforms move between territorial waters.

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FreiLacke Announces Changes in Its Management

Third generation leadership of FreiLacke expands with new management board member.

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AkzoNobel Launches Interpon D Architectural Specification Guide to Simplify Powder Coating Selection

The guide provides a complete overview of powder coating technology, from manufacturing and application to specification and maintenance. It covers a wide range of topics, including Interpon’s Approved Applicator scheme, sustainability considerations, color and finishes options, as well as digital tools and more.

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Basca presenta il webinar “Lavaggio automatico serbatoi e cisterne - più GMP e meno luoghi confinati”

Basca Srl, insieme a Claudio Delaini, consulente specializzato nei processi penali e civili in tema di sicurezza sul lavoro, è lieta di invitarvi al webinar “Lavaggio automatico serbatoi e cisterne - più GMP e meno luoghi confinati”, che si terrà online venerdì 10 ottobre alle ore 14.30.

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