Coatings World Magazine
April 2025
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The Wood Coatings Market
Wood coatings manufacturers are anticipating an increase in DIY and Pro projects as homeowners look to freshen up their homes rather than move.04.02.25
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The Importance of Utilizing Sustainability-Driven Innovation to Meet Customer Demands
Customers are increasing their selection of products that offer sustainable advantages and incremental improvements in value and performance.04.01.25
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Distributor NewsBarentz Appoints Rocky Prior President Performance Materials North AmericaPrior will succeed Howard Hubert, who has decided to retire after more than 10 years of leadership at the company.03.06.25
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Market ReportsPaints and Coatings Market Worth $227.5B by 2029: MarketsandMarketsThe use of paints and coatings is growing for automotive, packaging, construction, electronics, and others.03.19.25
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India/Asia Pacific ReportsOverview of the Coating Industry in the United Arab EmiratesThe paint and coatings industry in the UAE is witnessing a notable shift in consumer preferences, with a growing inclination towards eco-friendly paints.03.25.25
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Business CornerEstablishing and Retaining a Strong Company IdentityThe challenge of establishing and maintaining a positive company identity varies by organization type.03.25.25
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Europe ReportsPerformance Ups and Downs the World OverAn assessment of the results of three of Europe’s top paint makers – AkzoNobel, Hempel and Jotun – suggests that decent, top-line growth was hard to come by.03.31.25
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Africa ReportGhana’s New Policy to Drive Country’s Automotive CoatingsStanding to reap from this expansion of Ghana’s automotive market are several global and domestic paint and coating firms.03.31.25
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Breaking NewsAkzoNobel's International Brand Publishes New White PaperNew marine coatings whitepaper highlights need for more data collaboration with shipowners to improve.03.27.25
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Latin America ReportsBrazil Growth Leads Latin AmericaAcross the Latin American region, GDP growth is nearly flat at just over 2%, according to ECLAC.03.31.25
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People in the NewsMasco Corporation Announces CEO Succession PlanJonathon Nudi to be appointed president and CEO, effective July 7, 2025, as Keith Allman is set to retire after 27-year career with Masco.03.06.25
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People in the NewsHeather Remley Named President and CEO of BASF CorporationMarc Ehrhardt, the current CEO of BASF Corporation, has decided to leave the company at his own request.03.05.25
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Product newsFLOOD Introduces FLOOD EASY SEAL Premium Stain and SealerOne coat application gives pros a faster path to flawless stain finishes.03.07.25
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Product newsAkzoNobel Launches New Wood Coating with 20% Bio-Based ContentRUBBOL WF 3350 is a sprayable opaque coating that showcases AkzoNobel’s commitment to developing more sustainable products.02.27.25
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Product newsHempel Launches Hempafire Extreme 550 for Passive Fire ProtectionThis epoxy PFP coating for cellulosic fires is certified for up to four hours of fire resistance.03.17.25
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Industry NewsExperts Unite to Create Sustainable Future for PolymersThe Royal Society of Chemistry launches Sustainable PLFs 2040 initiative to deliver industry transition to sustainable PLFs by 2040.03.28.25
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Industry NewsEastern Coatings Show 2025 Panel Discussion is SetThe topic of the panel discussion will be ‘Investing Financial & Intellectual Capital in An Ever-Changing Market.’03.21.25
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Industry NewsSudarshan Chemical Completes Acquisition of Heubach GroupExpands Sudarshan’s global presence with operations across 19 sites in all regions.03.03.25
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Industry NewsLorama Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of Monteith and Waterfoot from DCL CorporationThis strategic acquisition is part of Lorama’s ongoing growth strategy.02.13.25
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Industry NewsArkema Moves Forward on Carling Acrylic Acid PlantInstallation of giant columns at the Carling, France acrylic acid plant marks the first stage of an extraordinary project, which began in 2024.03.24.25
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Industry NewsLyondellBasell and Covestro Announce Permanent Closure of PO11 UnitJoint Venture site produced Propylene Oxide and Styrene Monomers (POSM).03.20.25
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Industry NewsTronox Announces Intent to Idle Pigment Plant in the NetherlandsUpdates free cash flow guidance for the year.03.19.25
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Industry NewsCovestro Significantly Reduces Emissions in Texas60% reduction of scope 1 emissions at Baytown, TX site.03.03.25
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Industry NewsEvonik Launches Mass Balanced Products for Coatings and InksVersatile wetting and defoaming solutions for diverse coating and inks applications.03.12.25
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Industry NewsROSS Offers PFA-Coated Ribbon Blender for Sensitive ApplicationsIt is engineered to meet the needs of sensitive and challenging applications where stainless steel or carbon steel may not be suitable.03.03.25
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Industry NewsGardco Introduces New JX-20 Moisture MeterOffers precision and reliability for woodworking professionals.02.14.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBenjamin Moore Champions Pro Painters in Fourth-Annual Contractor Appreciation MonthTaking place throughout the entirety of April, Contractor Appreciation Month is an expression of gratitude to painting contractors across North America.04.01.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Starts up Waterborne Automotive Coatings Plant in ThailandFacility will meet rising regional demand for sustainably advantaged products.03.27.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Embracing Circularity by Reusing Industrial Residue to Make PaintIndustrial residue is being used by AkzoNobel in Brazil as a more sustainable raw material for making paint.03.04.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsA Vision for Collective Action - BASF Coatings' Sustainability Future Target PictureLaunch to drive vision-led sustainable action in the industry.04.02.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG and Education Partner C3 Launch ‘Green Paint Factory’ Digital LessonThe lesson covers six subject areas: energy, packaging, binders, pigments, transport and waste.03.05.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBASF Coatings Increases Production Capacities in Caojing, ChinaExpanded its production capacity for polyester and polyurethane resin.03.24.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHempel Launches New Podcast to Advance Diversity in the Maritime IndustryHempel has launched its first podcast, Beyond the Horizon, to spark important conversations, showcase industry leadership and inspire action.04.01.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHMG Paints Renews Partnership with Belle Vue AcesBelle Vue Speedway holds the distinction of being the longest continually operating Speedway club in the world.03.31.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsJotun Receives the Norwegian Export Award 2025The award recognizes Norwegian export companies that have successfully created value in Norway through international markets in 2024.03.26.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Accelerating Transition to Clean Energy in ChinaMore than half of AkzoNobel’s production sites in China are edging closer to operating on 100% renewable electricity.03.06.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Recognizes GNE Paint & Supplies as 2024 Auto Refinish Platinum Distributor of the YearPPG’s Automotive Refinish business recognizes GNE Paint & Supplies Inc. as 2024 PPG Platinum Distributor of the Year.03.17.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Vehicle Refinish North America Announces Strategic Collaboration with Collision VisionCollision Vision is a software platform designed to connect a collision shop from a compliance standpoint with all relevant industry providers.03.21.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Names Recipients of 2024 Excellent Supplier AwardBASF was the global winner in the sustainability category.04.01.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsThe Home Depot Announces Exclusive KILZ Brand AgreementExclusive expansion of KILZ and BEHR brands supports The Home Depot's long-term strategic vision to deepen its relationship with professional customers.03.25.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Again Recognized on Newsweek’s ‘Most Trusted Companies in America 2025’ ListPPG announced its inclusion in Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second straight year.04.04.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBritish Coatings Federation Members Report Record-Breaking Satisfaction Levels in 2025 SurveyMember satisfaction levels hit 98% in 2025.04.02.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBASF Coatings and Li Auto Form Strategic Partnership for Sustainability and DigitalizationBASF Coatings and Li Auto will collaboratively explore the field of new low-carbon emission material technologies.04.04.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsCarnival Corp. Coats 16th Vessel in Nippon Paint Marine's AQUATERRASCarnival Corporation completes another application of Nippon Paint Marine’s AQUATERRAS to AIDAdiva, a cruise ship owned by AIDA Cruises.03.25.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBeckers Achieves Fourth Consecutive EcoVadis Gold RatingThe Gold rating places Beckers among the top 5% of companies assessed globally in environmental, social, and ethical responsibility.03.24.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSherwin-Williams Expands Global Core Product Offering for CustomersSystems-oriented protective coatings deliver specification convenience and efficiency with wdespread availability and consistency.03.20.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Partners with LandLocked Aviation ServicesAkzoNobel partners with LandLocked Aviation Services to repaint a US Air Force JStar for local technical college.03.27.25
