Coatings World Magazine
May/June 2025
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Aerospace Coatings Market
Adoption of coating technologies such as nano-coatings, self-healing coatings and thermal barrier coatings are contributing to aerospace coatings growth.05.05.25
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Energy Curing and Coil Coatings
UV/EB curing offers key advantages for coil coatings, and coatings leaders are developing new technologies for their customers.05.05.25
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Lab/Testing Equipment Update
Coatings World interviewed Greg Shrider, BYK-Gardner USA, and Erin Dillon, ROSS, on their latest product launches.05.05.25
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High Performance and Special Effect Pigments
High performance pigments and special effect pigments are used where superior visual effects, durability and functionality are essential.05.05.25
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Africa ReportBASF Coatings’ Africa Project Shows Way to Low Energy Costs in the IndustryThe successful transition by BASF Coatings’ business unit in South Africa to full utilization of solar energy for its operations is a significant step.04.23.25
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Business CornerPotential Impacts of Tariffs on Supply-Chain & Channels-to-MarketEstablishing and maintaining a viable channel-to-market network is a key component of a successful sales plan.04.27.25
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Online ExclusivesQ&A with Brian Carson, CEO of The Pittsburgh Paints CompanyBrian Carson is the CEO of The Pittsburgh Paints Company, an independent leader in the paint and coatings industry in North America.04.14.25
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Breaking NewsRadTech Hosts Strategic Meeting at Michigan State UniversityLeaders in UV+EB technology and MSU faculty explore how academic collaboration drives technological progress and economic growth.04.22.25
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Latin America ReportsBay to Bay Expands in Latin AmericaBeyond the Caribbean and Mexico, BTB plans to open offices in Panama and other locations in Central America including Costa Rica, as well as in South America.04.23.25
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Europe ReportsLatest European Developments in Automation and AIThere are interesting real-time developments surrounding AI and machine learning in the European coatings sector.04.23.25
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India/Asia Pacific ReportsThe Automotive Coating Industry in ThailandMajor global automotive coating specialists have set up their plants to cater to the increasing demand for their products.04.23.25
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Product newsDunn-Edwards Unveils New Porch & Floor CoatingsOptimized for concrete and wood, this 100% acrylic formula is engineered to withstand the test of time.04.08.25
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Product newsFlorida Paints Launches Three New Products for Harsh ClimatesWeather-resistant paints and coatings protect homes and businesses before damage happens.04.02.25
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Product newsAkzoNobel Launches Sikkens Autowave Optima for Vehicle Refinish MarketAkzoNobel Vehicle Refinish North America introduces new generation waterborne basecoat to enhance sustainability and improve body shop productivity.03.31.25
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Industry NewsArkema Sets Up Its New Headquarters in Paris La DéfenseAn eco-friendly paint made from SYNAQUA resin, certified solvent-free and composed of 97% bio-based molecules, covers almost all of the interior walls.03.20.25
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Industry NewsStrategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital Acquire OQ ChemicalOQ Chemicals will reinstate its name to OXEA.04.21.25
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Industry NewsArkema Earns Mass Balance ISCC PLUS Certification for Two SitesReceives certification for its UV-LED-EB resin production facilities in Chatham, VA and West Chester, PA.04.22.25
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Industry NewsCovestro Publishes Energy Efficiency TargetBy 2030, energy consumption per ton of product is to be 20 percent lower than in 2020.03.27.25
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Industry NewsClariant's Ceridust 1310 Addresses Carnauba Wax Supply VolatilityNew solution helps stabilize production planning by reducing dependency on seasonally harvested raw materials.04.02.25
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Industry NewsGardco Now Offers Taber Model 5770 Linear AbraserThis tester enables operators to conduct a wide range of physical property tests.04.03.25
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Industry NewsROSS Highlights Vacuum-Design High Shear MixersROSS line of High Shear Mixers caters to multiple industries, including coatings and specialty chemical manufacturing.04.09.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsArkema, AkzoNobel and Omya Design Lower Carbon Footprint Paints for Mass Market Adoption...04.29.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Opens Automotive Coatings Color Innovation Studio in ChinaPPG announced the opening of an automotive coatings color creation studio at the PPG Global Coatings Innovation Center in Tianjin, China.04.09.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Bonds with IPG Photonics Over Laser Curing for Powder CoatingsThis will offer a faster and more energy-efficient alternative to conventional curing methods.04.15.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Wins 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot AwardAxalta NextJet™ automotive digital paint technology named Innovation to Watch.04.16.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSurvey from Sherwin-Williams Finds 9 in 10 Construction Pros Face Costly DelaysStudy highlights top challenges in megaprojects, from budget overruns to jobsite risks, and the role of shop-applied steel protective coatings in improving time04.21.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsDunn-Edwards, Celanese to Bring Carbon Capture to PaintsThe collaboration introduces a first-to-market pathway to sustainable architectural coatings in the US.04.22.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsCRTS Global Acquires RAE Energy’s Coatings BusinessAcquisition enhances CRTS’ leadership in the global pipeline coatings market.04.09.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsShalimar Paints Recognized as the Most Trusted Brand of India for 2025-26This recognition honors brands that have made a significant impact in their respective industries.04.14.25
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG 2025 Color of the Year Highlighted in Automotive IndustryPPG’s automotive report draws from the PPG 2025 Color of the Year, Purple Basil, and an array of 40 exterior body colors.03.07.25
