Coatings World Magazine
January 2025
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Renovations, DIY Drive Growth In Architectural Coatings Market
Leading coatings manufacturers are seeing more interest in DIY projects and home renovations as opposed to new construction.01.28.25
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Additives Update
This month, Coatings World interviewed a number of key suppliers of additives for formulating paint and coatings.01.28.25
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Pigments Market
The global pigments industry is experiencing significant transformation, driven by technological advances and changing consumer preferences.01.28.25
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The Production Equipment Market
Paint and coatings companies seek sustainability, greater productivity and efficiency when purchasing production equipment.01.28.25
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The Power of Precision: Industrial and Automotive Coatings
Spray coating offers a transformative approach to industrial and automotive coating, delivering exceptional results in terms of speed, precision and protection.01.28.25
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Africa ReportHousing Boom Opens New Business Opportunities for East Africa’s Roof Coating MarketRoofing material manufacturers and coating solutions providers are optimistic about the business opportunities emerging from new housing construction.01.24.25
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Business CornerReasons for Considering Organization ChangeOrganizational change can be driven by issues that are external to the organization and those that originate from within the company.01.24.25
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India/Asia Pacific ReportsBig Shake-Up in the Indian Paint Industry in the CardsIncreasing competition in the Indian market has led AkzoNobel to plan a partial or full exit from the country.01.15.25
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Latin America ReportsBrazil Vehicle Sales Spike to 10-Year HighThe growth in the automotive industry should create greater demand for powder coatings in Brazil.01.24.25
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Europe ReportsLatest Developments in the UK Coatings SectorNot only is it desirable for the materials to be sustainable, but the production process also has to have minimal environmental impact as well.01.22.25
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Market ReportsWood Coatings Market Worth $15.18B by 2030: MarketsandMarketsThe market for wood coatings is dominated by the furniture industry because of the growing need for durable and attractive furniture.01.16.25
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Market ReportsGlobal Market Insights: Auto Refinish Coating Market $17.79 Billion by 2032The market encompasses primer, basecoat, clearcoat, activator/hardener and others.11.25.24
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People in the NewsSherwin-Williams Executive Chairman John Morikis to RetireSherwin-Williams Executive Chairman John Morikis to Retire; President and CEO Heidi Petz Elected Chair.11.18.24
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People in the NewsDunn-Edwards CEO Karl Altergott to Retire, COO Monte Lewis is SuccessorCOO Monte Lewis will succeed Altergott, who has been with Dunn-Edwards since 2009.11.25.24
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People in the NewsPPG Announces Industrial Coatings Leadership ChangesPPG makes leadership appointments.11.13.24
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Product newsHempel’s Infinity Silicone Hull Paint Recharger Launched for YachtsHempel’s Infinity is a water-based, biocide-free performance recharger that renews existing silicone paint and prolongs painting-free time.11.22.24
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Product newsSherwin-Williams to Showcase New Sher-Bar TEC Line at World of Concrete 2025Company to highlight rebar coating’s bonding strength and enhanced sustainability for concrete reinforcement.01.14.25
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Product newsLife Specialty Coatings Offer “Cool Coating” Formula for BlacktopLife Specialty Coatings has developed an infra-red heat-reflective coating system called Cool Armor IR sytem.09.16.24
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Breaking NewsAmerican Industrial Partners Completes Acquisition of PPG’s U.S. & Canadian Architectural Coatings125-year-old business, renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company, will be wholly focused on supplying professionals and DIYers with industry leading products,12.04.24
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Breaking NewsRegistration Open for Eastern Coatings ShowThe Eastern Coatings Show will be held May 13-15, 2025, at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ01.22.25
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Breaking NewsWestern Coatings Symposium Welcomes Technical TalksThe show includes a three-day technical program, a two-day tabletop exhibition, and opportunities for socializing and networking.01.23.25
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Breaking NewsRegistration Open for Canadian Coatings ConferenceCPCA's Canadian Coatings Conference will be held May 21-23, 2025 at the Marriott Halifax Harbour Front.01.16.25
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Industry NewsMicro Powders Announces Exit from PTFE (PFAS) Market by End of 2025Over the past several years, Micro Powders has developed a portfolio of PTFE-free replacement products based on their nanocomposite technology.11.13.24
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Industry NewsCovestro Expands Production in OhioCustomized polycarbonate material solutions for the American market.01.08.25
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Industry NewsSyensqo Expands Polymer Production CapacityBoosted U.S. production addresses rising demand for high-performance materials in healthcare, water filtration, and renewable energy markets.11.21.24
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Industry NewsALTANA Sets “Net Zero Emissions” Goal Along the Entire Value ChainGoal: virtually greenhouse gas-free worldwide in all three scopes by 205001.23.25
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Industry NewsROSS Ribbon Blenders Provide Safe, Efficient Bulk BlendingThese machines are available in lab scale to full production models.11.04.24
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Industry NewsWACKER Expands Asian Production Capacity for Specialty SiliconesStarted up two new production facilities for specialty silicones in Japan and South Korea.01.24.25
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Industry NewsGARDCO Introduces New Certified Gel TimersCertified models are thoroughly tested and calibrated to meet industry standards.09.25.24
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Announces Launch of Innovative Axalta Fellows ForumNetwork of Fellows will help identify new technologies and innovations for the continued growth of Axalta.01.22.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsMipa Group Merges Two Subsidiaries in SwitzerlandMipa Lacke + Farben AG in Kriessern and Mipa Coatings Schweiz AG in Islikon will merge on June 30, 2025.01.21.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBASF Coatings Enters into Strategic Partnership for Aftersales MarketGlasurit and R-M among BMW Group’s preferred paint brands for its aftersales network in selected markets.01.14.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Announces €22 Million Investment in FrancePlans a €22 million investment to establish the Montataire site as a flagship for decorative paint production.01.13.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsCloverdale Paint, Celanese Partner to Offer Sustainable Paint Solutions Created with Carbon CaptureCloverdale Paint has announced a partnership with Celanese that will leverage its carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology.01.10.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG, BYD Recognized at 2024 International CMF Design AwardsSupreme Gold Award for special-effect color Argyle Purple.01.09.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsTeknos Joins Nordic Circular Design ProgramTeknos will be the sole representative of the paints and coatings sector.12.19.24
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta and Dürr Partner on Automotive Digital Paint TechnologyStrategic agreement brings together a leading coatings and a leading robotics company.01.22.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsŚnieżka Once Again Awarded the EcoVadis MedalThe company received a silver medal and a score of 74 out of 100 points, an increase of 4 points compared to the previous study.01.24.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Plays Role in Improving China’s Water SupplyHelped devise a new group standard for the application of powder coatings in drinking water pipelines and valves.12.19.24
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Donates Digital Refinish Tools to 15 Vocational Schools Across EuropePPG LINQ system supports automotive refinish education for over 1,500 students.12.18.24
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsCIN Acquires Hempel Industrial B.V.CIN acquires Hempel Industrial B.V. in the Netherlands, strengthening its European presence in the paints and coatings sector.01.13.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Wins a 2025 BIG Innovation AwardVoltatex 8537PF improves the reliability and efficiency of electric vehicles.01.28.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Protects China’s Landmark Deep-Sea Drilling VesselNew vessel is being protected by more than 300,000 liters of International marine coatings supplied by AkzoNobel.01.07.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsCEPE Disagrees with Decision on TiO2 Antidumping DutiesTariffs on Chinese imports threaten viability of many EU paint makers.01.13.25
