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Milliken Launches Low-VOC Catalyst to Meet Evolving Coatings Regulations

This high-performance catalyst from Milliken offers a fast-drying solution for alkyd coatings while significantly reducing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content.

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Elementis Launches THIXATROL® 5050W – Metallic Effect Pigment Orientation Agent

The newly-developed pigment from Elementis will offer ideal balance between visual impact and formulation efficiency.

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Venator Launches New TMP- and TME-Free TIOXIDE® TR85 Pigment Optimised for Coatings Applications

This launch marks the second product in Venator’s growing portfolio of TMP- and TME-free pigments, following the introduction of TIOXIDE® TR81 earlier this year.

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AkzoNobel Partners with BASF to Cut Carbon Footprint of High-Volume Paints in EMEA

This move is part of AkzoNobel’s broader strategy to innovate sustainably and help customers reduce their own environmental footprints through the products they choose.

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hubergroup Chemicals to Showcase Bio-Based Oligomers for Industrial UV-Coatings at RadTech 2025

hubergroup Chemicals unveiled its latest innovation at this year’s RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference in Detroit, Michigan: high-performance, bio-based UV-oligomers tailored for industrial applications.

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UP Catalyst Turns CO₂ into Graphite FOR Major Benefits for Paints and Coatings

UP Catalyst, with a focus on both global sustainability and future space exploration, is transforming CO₂ into valuable materials for paints and coatings.

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Covestro Will Open an Automated Laboratory for Developing Coating Formulations

Covestro will be able to test tens of thousands of formulations with its crosslinkers and binders per year.

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BASF Increased the Production Capacities to Meet the Growing Automotive Coatings Demand in Asia-Pacific

BASF has now increased the production of polyester and polyurethane resins for automotive coatings to 18,800 metric tons per year.

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Guangzhou Coatings and Surface Finishing Expo 2025

Spanning over 20,000 square meters, this premier event will bring together leading industry players to showcase cutting-edge innovations in coatings and surface finishing.

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Brenntag To Distribute the Safer and Sustainable Esters of GFBiochemicals in Europe

Brenntag is further expanding its sustainable product portfolio, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative to petrochemical solvents for the CASE market.

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Evonik Coating Additives Launches First Mass Balanced Products for Coatings

These innovative additives from Evonik provide formulators with the same trusted wetting and defoaming properties while integrating sustainable sourcing through the mass balance approach.

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Evonik Unveils TEGO® Foamex 8420 for High-Performance Defoaming in Paints and Coatings

With this latest innovation, Evonik continues to expand its range of solutions for the coatings industry, reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable, high-performance additives.

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allnex Leverages Molecular Modelling to Drive Innovation in Additive Development

This advanced approach allows researchers to predict material properties, optimise formulations, and accelerate product development.

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Sun Chemical to Showcase its Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2025

Sun Chemical will present a full line-up of colour materials and advanced solutions for paints and coatings at the next edition of European Coatings Show.

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Chemours Launched the TMP/TME-Free Universal Grade Ti-Pure™ R-706

The new Ti-Pure™ TS-6706 titanium dioxide grade developed by Chemours offers high gloss, excellent durability, blue undertone and hiding power.

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