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Shipping Industry Bets on Coatings and Efficiency Amid Climate Skepticism

The maritime sector remains committed to sustainability despite widespread scepticism over global climate targets, according to the latest SMM Maritime Industry Report (MIR).

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BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive OEM Coatings Plant in Germany

The new plant is designed to manufacture ‘high-runner’ coatings – colours that represent the majority of current market demand – while ensuring consistent quality and improved production efficiency.

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Cortec® Corporation: Winning the War on Corrosion in Data Centre Cooling Systems

With the unprecedented rise in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), the global need for data centres and supercomputers is soaring — and Cortec® Corporation is playing a key role in protecting the vital cooling systems that keep them running. As new facilities emerge worldwide, vast cooling towers and backup chillers have become a familiar sight, working hard during hot summer months and sitting idle through colder seasons. Whatever the weather, Cortec® emphasises that taking proactive steps to fight corrosion is essential to ensuring long-term system health and reliability.

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BASF Begins Production from Core of Zhanjiang Verbund Site

With several downstream plants now operational, the new capacities will enhance BASF’s ability to meet growing market demand in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, serving customers across multiple industries, including paints and coatings.

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Lesta Painting Robots for Large-Scale Systems

Lesta painting robots are engineered for large-scale industrial applications, enabling precise and uniform painting of oversized and complex parts such as trucks, trailers, buses, and steel structures. By integrating floor-mounted and overhead handling carriages, these robots extend their operational range and maintain high accuracy across large surfaces.

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Arkema Celebrates Strong Partnerships and Sustainable Innovation at K 2025

At K 2025 Arkema’s High Performance Polymers business proudly celebrates the strength of its customer collaborations by presenting the “Collaborative and Sustainable” Innovation Awards to five outstanding partners.

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AkzoNobel Launches Next-Generation Bpani Coatings at Abralatas 2025

The new Accelshield range of coatings from AkzoNobel leads the shift towards a bisphenol-free future in beverage packaging.

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BvL Successfully Introduced Intelligent Bearing Washing System to Enhance Rail Vehicle Maintenance

BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH delivered a customised cleaning solution for bearing housings and roller bearings to ensure greater reliability and efficiency in rail vehicle servicing for one of Austria’s leading railway and mobility service providers.

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Jotun Launches Jotachar 1709 XT - Extending Its Fire Protection Range

Engineered to deliver exceptional fire performance in the most demanding environments, Jotachar 1709 XT combines competitive loadings with cost-efficient installation. Optimised for UL1709 projects, the new product strengthens Jotun’s recognised Jotachar range, which now offers solutions for every project scenario. Jotachar 1709 XT thus reinforces Jotun’s position as a trusted partner in fire protection — providing safer, more efficient and more sustainable solutions for the global energy industry.

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Mankiewicz Secures EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

This recognition places Mankiewicz in top 5% of globally assessed firms.

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Interpon Cost of Corrosion Report Uncovers Major Billion-Dollar Gains in Corrosion Reduction

The Cost of Corrosion study from AkzoNobel’s Interpon provides detailed global and regional analysis for manufacturers aiming to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and unlock competitive advantage through enhanced corrosion-protection strategies.

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Eastern Mediterranean Conference & Exhibition Concludes with Major Regional Agreement

EMC 2025 reinforces its growing influence as the premier energy and networking forum in the Eastern Mediterranean, driving cross-border cooperation and commercial momentum.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026 to Showcase Cutting-Edge Industrial Innovation

Research and technology transfer take centre stage as global manufacturing leaders prepare for HANNOVER MESSE 2026.

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Jotun’s SeaQuantum X200 Sets New Industry Benchmark with DNV-Verified Speed Loss

Jotun’s SeaQuantum X200 helps vessels go faster, burn less fuel, emit less CO₂, and maintain efficiency over multiple years.

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BIO-UV Group Achieves First Commercial Success with Containerised Ballast Water Treatment on EFGL Project

Operated by Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) – a joint venture between Ocean Winds and Banque des Territoires – the project marks the first floating offshore wind development in the Occitanie region and represents a significant step in integrating marine environmental technologies into the renewable energy supply chain.

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