Powder coating

05NOV

AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings Help Enhance Lighting at Restored Vatican Necropolis

One of the holiest places in Christianity, the Vatican Necropolis beneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, was recently restored and features a new lighting system protected by powder coatings supplied by AkzoNobel.

05NOV

Ceresana Forecasts Strong Growth for Powder and Coil Coatings Through 2035

Powder coatings demand is expected to increase by approximately 4.5% annually, while industrial coil coating ranks among the fastest-growing application areas in Ceresana’s latest global paints and coatings market study.

04NOV

ETA Strengthens Control of Its E DUP Process for Industrial Enclosure Corrosion Protection

The process combines cathodic electrodeposition and powder coating. Improvements scheduled for 2026 focus on pretreatment control, powder storage and equipment cleaning.

02NOV

The Protech Group Acquired Italian Powder Coatings Manufacturer Ripol

The Protech Group, a global manufacturer of industrial coatings, has recently acquired Ripol Srl, a well-established Italian powder coatings manufacturer headquartered in Santo Stefano Ticino (Italy).

30OTT

AkzoNobel To Strengthen Production of Advanced Powder Coatings Technologies in North-America

The investment expands domestic manufacturing capabilities, boosts regional supply chain resilience, and supports advanced powder coating applications in automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial, and emerging markets like next-generation mobility and battery systems.

26OTT

Gema Introduces the New OptiFlex® Prox Manual Powder Coating Series

Gema introduces OptiFlex® ProX, its next-generation manual powder coating series, combining TargetSpray and PowerBoost® technologies to deliver enhanced application precision, increased productivity, and superior coating quality.

22OTT

FreiLacke LackLager: A Wide Range of Colours with No Waiting Time

FreiLacke offers a wide selection of powder coatings available immediately from its LackLager warehouse.

06OTT

Interpon D Futura 2026–2029 Wins Best of Products Award for Architectural Color and Finish

The award strengthens AkzoNobel Powder Coating’s position as a partner for architects and designers looking to balance creative freedom, durability and more responsible material choices across the built environment.

25SET

The Issue n. 101 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 issue on Architecture & Design!

10SET

Interpon unveils Soulful Sage™ as its 2027 Color of the Year

Soulful Sage™ from AkzoNobel is a refined soft green with subtle grey undertones that brings warmth and understated character to facades, windows, doors, furniture and a wide range of powder-coated products.

08SET

UltiCoat Unites Wisconsin and Arizona Industrial Finishing Operations Under One Brand

Scott’s Industrial Coatings and Perfection Industrial Finishing combine powder coating, liquid paint, chemical processing and media blasting capabilities across three facilities.

26AGO

Están disponibles ipcm® Ibérica n. 43 e ipcm® LatinoAmérica n. 55

Las revistas para la industria de los tratamientos superficiales y acabados orgánicos e inorgánicos dirigidas al mercado español y portugués.

23LUG

The Issue n. 100 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!

03LUG

Built on Trust: How Finnish Giants Ponsse and Teknos Are Weathering the World’s Harshest Climates

Efficiency and sustainability are driving the modern manufacturing landscape, and Ponsse’s choice of surface treatment reflects just that. By using Teknos’ direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings, Ponsse has streamlined its production line significantly.

23GIU

Uzbekistan Coatings Show 2026: The Key Exhibition of The Paints and Coatings Industry

Uzbekistan Coatings Show 2026 will take place on September 16-18, 2026, at Anhor Park Expo in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).