Automotive and commercial vehicles

Evonik Launches TEGO® Wet 290 and TEGO® Wet 296

Evonik has expanded the TEGO® Wet family with two new wetting agents: TEGO® Wet 290 and TEGO® Wet 296.

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BMW Started the Operations of the First Cell Coating Line for Battery Modules

BMW will install a total of five cell coating lines to expand the production of components for fully electric vehicles.

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Dürr Presented the New DXQ Software Products for a Digital Factory

DXQlogistics.control from Dürr ensures a digitally optimised material flow and a greater paint shop efficiency.

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BASF Published the 2022 Automotive Color Report

BASF reports that chromatic colours are gaining market share, although white and black are still the preferred coatings colours for the automotive sector.

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AkzoNobel Launched a Range of Resicoat Powder Coatings for Electric Vehicles

The new powder coatings range of AkzoNobel will protect the battery system and the electrical components of EVs.

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The Patented E-Coat Technology AquaEC® Flex from Axalta Has Won the BIG Innovation Award

The technology developed by Axalta has been awarded for the sustainable achievements in the mass production of electric vehicles.

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LG Chem Provided Mitsubishi Motors with Engineering Plastics LUCON® TX5007 for Electrostatic Powder Coating

LG Chem developed LUCON® TX5007 to facilitate the electrostatic application of powder coating for the automotive industry.

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AERO Sustainable Material Technology Developed a Painting System for EV Plants

The sustainable paint film system of AERO provides superior durability and greater aesthetic value.

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Axalta Releases the 2022 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report

The 2022 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, which marks the 70th year of publication, shows that neutral colours continue to remain popular.

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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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