Automotive and commercial vehicles

Dürr consolidates Italian operations as CPM and Olpidürr merge to form Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.

Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A. will combine expertise in final assembly and painting technologies, operating from Milan and Turin with around 120 employees. The merger aligns with Dürr’s global strategy and aims to deliver a broader, more efficient service offering for customers in the automotive and industrial sectors, while maintaining continuity of existing contracts.

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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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Akzonobel And Mclaren Racing Partnered to Launch a Campaign for Sikkens Autowave® Optima

Designed with sustainability at its core, Sikkens Autowave® Optima aims to support bodyshops in delivering premium finishes, aligning with the increasing demand for speed, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in today’s automotive environment.

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BASF Coatings Reveals 2025–2026 Automotive Color Trends® Collection: Driving the Proxy

The new collection explores how ideas and inspiration can serve as “proxies” to guide design decisions in the automotive industry, bridging creativity and emotion with tangible realities.

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AkzoNobel and NIO Win Major Innovation Award for Groundbreaking EV Coating

The new Interpon A1000 product demonstrates the growing functional role of powder coatings in automotive applications and reinforces AkzoNobel’s position in the EV mobility sector. Through its Resicoat powder brand, the company already provides solutions designed to deliver electrical insulation for EV components such as battery systems and electric motors.

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Jotun Unveils Advanced Powder Coatings to Enhance Battery Safety and Longevity

The new powder coatings from Jotun will improve electrical insulation, thermal management, fire, and corrosion protection of batteries used in electric vehicles.

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Artificial Intelligence Drives Efficiency Gains at Audi with Implications for Paints and Coatings

With AI integration accelerating, Audi is setting new standards not only for automotive production efficiency but also for the precision and quality of paints and coatings critical elements in vehicle durability and aesthetic appeal.

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Paint inspection 4.0: machine vision and artificial intelligence for a flawless finish

Automation, machine vision, and artificial intelligence are redefining surface quality inspection in the automotive paint process.

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The Issue n. 93 of ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine Is Out Now

Read the latest issue of the magazine dedicated to surface treatments and organic and inorganic finishes – Special edition dedicated to automotive!

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Advanced Coating Drives Audi Q6 e-tron Production

Audi’s Q6 e-tron is powered by sustainability and advanced coating technology, made possible through the Audi 360factory strategy.

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Flexibility & Scalability in Paint Shops

Eisenmann develops customized solutions and technologies to build future-proof paint shops. The VarioMover is an autonomous guided vehicle, specially designed for paint shop applications in the automotive industry. It can be flexibly used as a transport system or as maximum scalable area storage, StoreMover.

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Eisenmann GmbH Established the Italian Branch Eisenmann Italy S.r.l.

The establishment of Eisenmann Italia reflects the efforts of the company in expanding its after-sales businesses and provide more targeted services.

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AkzoNobel Presents the New Generation of Waterborne Basecoat for Bodyshops

AkzoNobel introduced a new generation of waterborne basecoat that enhances sustainability and significantly improves productivity.

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AkzoNobel Launched the New Interpon A5000 Powder Coatings Range for Commercial Vehicles

The new Interpon A5000 powder coatings provide an excellent corrosion protection and a durable finish for commercial vehicles.

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Audi Opens New Primer Facility in Neckarsulm

Audi's new paint shop facility focuses on efficient and sustainable processes, supporting both combustion and electric vehicle production.

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