AkzoNobel’s participation at COP31 focuses on electrifying coating lines, reducing cooling demand in buildings and extending the shelf life of packaged food.
The company marked the milestone at its 2026 World Sales Meeting, which brought together distributors from 28 countries. Its VpCI®-126 films and bags now contain at least 20% recycled material.
The warm grey-green shade can be adapted to matt, high-gloss, textured and metallic finishes for applications in automotive, consumer electronics and aircraft interiors.
The event will take place on 25-26 May 2027 in Athens (Greece), bringing together maritime professionals to discuss environmental regulations, alternative fuels, port operations and emerging technologies.
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.
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.
Introduced at MRO Europe 2026, the cloud-based system enables maintenance facilities and distributors to retrieve colour formulas and prepare aerospace coatings on site, supporting faster responses to aircraft repair requirements.
The process combines cathodic electrodeposition and powder coating. Improvements scheduled for 2026 focus on pretreatment control, powder storage and equipment cleaning.
VULKAN INOX USA LLC will take over sales activities in both markets from January 2027, with expanded warehouse capacity in New Castle (USA), and David Maddy as Managing Director.
The EcoRP4 robot applies primer to Ford Kuga bodies at the Spanish facility, combining fourth-generation robotics with application technologies designed to reduce material consumption, operating costs and VOC emissions.
The Asia Tank & Terminal Expo will take place from 14 to 16 April 2027, covering terminal technologies, corrosion management and infrastructure for conventional and alternative fuels.
The summit will take place from 2 to 4 February 2027, focusing on corrosion prevention, cold and icing, and operational reliability in extreme weather conditions.
The international microtechnology and high-precision trade fair brought together more than 750 companies and brands in Besançon, highlighting aerospace and defence applications, industrial innovation and international partnerships.
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).