AkzoNobel Reveals 2026 Colours of The Year: Rhythm of Blues™

Developed through AkzoNobel’s annual trend research, the palette is designed to capture shifting societal moods and can be applied across industries ranging from interiors to automotive and aerospace.

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LB Group to Showcase Advanced TiO₂ Pigments at ABRAFATI 2025

ABRAFATI 2025 will take place from 23–25 September at the São Paulo Exhibition & Convention Center, where the company’s TiO₂ pigment team will be on stand J30.

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AkzoNobel Reimagines Colour into Sensory Experiences for The Visually Impaired

AkzoNobel’s Coral brand has launched Touching Colours, a sensory project developed in partnership with VML Brasil and the Dorina Nowill Foundation for the Blind. The initiative translates 70 colours into multisensory Cromopoems® that combine braille, sound and poetry, giving Brazil’s six million visually impaired people a new way to experience colour.

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Henkel Unveils Bonderite M-AD 2000A Additive for Aluminium Anodising

Henkel’s Bonderite M-AD 2000A is a sustainable additive that allows anodising baths to operate at temperatures of up to 24 °C, compared with the conventional 18–20 °C. The higher operating range reduces the energy required for cooling and extends bath life, without compromising the performance or durability of the anodised layer.

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Bio-Based Paints Gain Ground in Europe

Ceresana has analysed the European market for bio-based paints and coatings, including products for interior and exterior building applications, as well as industrial coatings. Often marketed under names such as natural paints, organic paints, eco paints, or even vegan paints, these green coatings are made entirely - or at least partially - from natural raw materials or minerals.

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ABRAFATI SHOW 2025 to Feature Record Number of Exhibitors and Lectures on AI and Sustainability

In the coatings industry, ABRAFATI SHOW 2025 will highlight innovations in AI-driven formulations, sustainable and eco-friendly paints, advanced raw materials, fast-curing technologies, and high-performance coatings with smart functionalities.

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Arkema Employees Recognised by ACS for Kynar® PVDF Innovation in Batteries

This recognition underscores Arkema’s long-standing commitment to innovation and sustainability in the e-mobility sector.

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Interpon Strengthens Partnership with Innocoat to Drive Quality and Sustainability in Architectural Coatings

With the support of AkzoNobel’s Interpon powder coatings, Bangalore-based Innocoat Systems is establishing new benchmarks in India’s architectural coatings market. The partnership combines cutting-edge technology with a sustainability-first approach, delivering solutions that are not only durable and stylish but also environmentally responsible.

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Mapei brings the ‘Zero’ paint to the Monza racetrack

For the first time on an international circuit, the safety barriers and vertical signage at the Monza racetrack have been coated with a paint from Mapei that is entirely CO₂ neutral.

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Jotun Launches Hardtop XP II For Steel Structures

Building on the legacy of Hardtop XP, the new Hardtop XP II from Jotun promises enhanced durability, efficiency and aesthetics. By extending the lifespan of steel structures, Hardtop XP II will play a vital role in mitigating both environmental impact and cost.

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TITAN-Catalytic to Unveil Two Groundbreaking Innovations at FABTECH Chicago 2025

Visitors can discover the new technologies at Booth D40217 in the Finishing Pavilion, where TITAN-Catalytic will present live demonstrations in collaboration with NIKO Conveyors.

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GARDCO Announces Global Transition to PFAS-Free Products

This strategic decision aligns GARDCO with emerging international regulations and growing market expectations, while underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental protection and customer wellbeing.

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Teknos and UP Catalyst Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Carbon Materials for Paints and Coatings

The partnership will focus on key areas including material testing, development, production and supply, with the goal of creating alternatives to conventional fossil-based carbon black for powder coatings and wet paints.

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BASF Coatings to Lead Research on Corrosion Protection for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The European Corrosion Congress EUROCORR 2025, taking place from 7th to 11th September in Stavanger, Norway, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to develop effective corrosion prevention strategies. BASF Coatings is actively contributing to this effort through its research on innovative coatings and corrosion inhibitors, aiming to extend the lifespan of metallic products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sherwin-Williams Launches New Water-Based Coatings Platform for Rail Cars

The CarClad WB coatings from Sherwin-Williams are designed to rival the long-term performance of traditional solvent-based epoxies. They offer corrosion protection, durability, excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, extended service life and reduced maintenance needs.

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