Automotive and commercial vehicles

Axalta Introduced the 2023 Global Automotive Colour of the Year: Techno Blue

The bold and electrifying colour developed by Axalta showcases the vibrant energy of today.

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BASF Introduced its First Biomass Balance Automotive Coatings in China

BASF launched the automotive coatings using renewable raw materials according to a certified biomass balance approach.

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AkzoNobel Completed the Acquisition of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik’s Aluminum Wheel Liquid Coatings Business

The acquisition of Lankwitzer’s wheel coatings business allows AkzoNobel to expand its performance coatings portfolio.

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Dürr Received the BMW Group Supplier Innovation Award

The EcoPaintJet Pro painting process of Dürr has been awarded in the “Sustainability” category.

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Henkel's Pallumina Thin-Film Process Has Been Awarded

Henkel was awarded by the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment for its commitment to sustainability.

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Solvay Will Launch the SolvaLite® Surfacing Film for Automotive Body Panels

The new surfacing film of Solvay will provide fast cure and flatness for large Class A painted surfaces.

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Dürr Will Build a New Industry 4.0 Paint Shop for a Car Manufacturing Company

Chery Automobile will rely on 92 painting robots and the intelligent software from Dürr.

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Dürr Has Won the 2022 Automotive News PACE Award

The EcoPaintJet Pro coating technology of Dürr has been recognised for its performances and sustainability.

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Easy Protect, Tailor-Made Protection Without the Scratches

How do you protect a car body from the time it leaves the production line until it arrives at the dealership? SAMES KREMLIN innovates with Easy Protect, a robotized solution for depositing protective film to measure. Efficient, productive and with a low environmental impact, it challenges today's adhesive plastics and tarp.

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Dürr, Manz and GROB-WERKE to Partner to Provide Integrated Solutions for Battery Producers

Dürr will be part of a joint project for setting innovative machine standards “made in Europe”.

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BASF Released the 2022-2023 Automotive Color Trends Collection

NEW ARRAY is this year’s colour collection by BASF, focused on sustainability and functionality.

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Dürr to Focus on the Electrification of Natural Gas-Fired Ovens

The electric ovens developed by Dürr reduce paint shop CO2 emissions by up to 40%.

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Sun Chemical Launches Paliocrom® Satin Gold Pigment

Sun Chemical has launched Paliocrom® Satin Gold EH 3600, a mid-shade golden aluminium-based effect pigment developed for automotive and high-performance industrial coatings.

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AkzoNobel Will Acquire the Aluminium Wheel Liquid Coatings Division of Lankwitzer

The acquisition of Lankwitzer’s wheel coatings business will allow AkzoNobel to expand its performance coatings portfolio.

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Nouryon Launched Expancel® HP92 Microspheres for the Automotive Industry

The new microspheres developed by Nouryon allow to reduce weight and withstand high pressure in underbody coatings and sealants.

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