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AkzoNobel Unveils Interpon Futura 2026–2029: A New Chapter in Sustainable Architecture

By combining technical excellence with environmental responsibility, the 2026–2029 Collection offers a modern toolkit for designers looking to create spaces that are as resilient as they are visually striking.

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Industrial Renaissance: Global Industrie 2026 Sees Unprecedented Growth in Paris

Addressing the urgent need for 130,000 new recruits in the French industrial sector this year, Global Industrie 2026 acted as a massive recruitment engine. The WorldSkills champions provided a glimpse into the future of technical mastery, showcasing skills in electronics and robotics that are increasingly vital for the automation of modern coating lines.

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AkzoNobel Enhances Aerofleet Service with Advanced Drone Inspections

Designed for fleets of 100 aircraft or more, the service aims to reduce unnecessary repainting and lower operational costs.

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FANUC Unveils World’s First ATEX-Certified Collaborative Paint Robot

By eliminating the need for safety fences, the CRX-10iA/L PAINT allows human operators to share the workspace safely, protected by the series' signature high-sensitivity contact stop technology.

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Syensqo to Debut Eco-Friendly Coating Innovations at ACS 2026

Visitors can find Syensqo experts at Booth 648 or attend technical presentations led by Dr. Celine Burel, Dr. Jamie Nowalk, and Brian Vest throughout the conference.

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Cortec® Double-Sided Anticorrosion Paper

As automotive companies increasingly focus on environmental impact, Cortec® 146 paper has become a vital part of the solution. It is a USDA Certified Biobased Product and can be fully recycled into new paper products after use.

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Tolsa to Showcase Withadins® Flame Retardancy at Wire Düsseldorf 2026

The company will be in Hall 15, Booth 15B12, where it will present its technological solutions for cable applications.

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Teaching robots to paint with movements free from the robotic arm with Lesta GESTURE

Thanks to the use of cameras and sensors applied to the spray gun, the system allows the recording of the process in a 3D virtual environment and its replication with extreme fidelity on subsequent pieces in the real world. This solution is designed to improve productivity, reduce programming times, and simplify robotic teaching even in complex production environments.

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Industry Giants to Convene in Istanbul for PaintIstanbul 2026

With more than 10,000 international visitors expected, the three-day summit serves as a critical networking platform for sectors ranging from automotive and white goods manufacturing to furniture and hardware retail.

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Elementis to Unveil Sustainable Additive Breakthroughs at ACS 2026

Elementis focuses on responsible innovation and biobased solutions in Indianapolis. The company will be on hand throughout the event to discuss how these functional rheology technologies can help manufacturers reduce their carbon footprints while maintaining superior aesthetics.

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Argos Surface Technologies Appoints Paolo Asti as New Group CFO

The appointment aims to bolster financial governance and drive international expansion following the acquisition by EMK Capital.

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Leutenegger + Frei AG Advances Internationalisation and Strengthens Sales and Business Development

The expansion of its sales organisation and the creation of the new Business Development function are key steps in supporting this strategic direction.

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allnex Unveils Sustainable rPET Liquid Resins for Asia Pacific Market

With over 500 billion plastic bottles consumed annually, 80% of which end up in landfills or oceans, allnex is repurposing this waste into valuable materials for coatings.

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AkzoNobel Secures Contract to Coat Trio of New Baltic Ferries

This project is a collaboration between AkzoNobel, the Remontowa shipyard, and the operator Unity Line. To protect surfaces exposed to heavy mechanical loads, the car decks were coated with Interzone® 954GF, which is a specialised abrasion-resistant epoxy.

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Discover paint shop solutions at PaintExpo

With our experience in international plant engineering, we provide proven technologies and tailor-made solutions for almost every process in the future-oriented paint shop. From planning, to construction and engineering, we provide reliable support for its plants throughout their entire life cycle.

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