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South Africa Blocks AkzoNobel Expansion in Africa

The Commission found that the merging parties are close competitors and the merger would remove competitive rivarly between two brands.

Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 11.17.22

Kansai Paint Eyes Developments in Europe

Europe accounted for 20% of Kansai Paint's turnover in 2021.

11.11.22

Brazil to Revitalize Home Finance Program

Luis da Silva has announced plans to revive the housing finance program he created during his prior term as a key pillar of his new administration goals.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 11.09.22

Sanctions Hurt But Don't Cripple the Russian Coatings Industry

The Russian coatings industry is undergoing an epochal transformation as old trade ties are severed, and new ones are yet to be established.

11.09.22

Breaking News

Nature Inspires European Developments

The project has been co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the REACT-EU program.

Terry Knowles, European Correspondent 09.26.22

Breaking News

Africa Paint Manufacturers Strive to Reduce Energy Use, Gas Emissions

Africa continues to grapple with substantial energy shortages due to low levels of investment in power generation and distribution.

Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.22.22

Breaking News | Powder Coatings

Mexico Powder Coatings Demand Revives

The Mexican market for powder coatings is expanding rapidly once again as advances in architectural, automotive, and industrial segment businesses evolve.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 09.21.22

Automotive Coatings | Automotive Refinish

Interview: BASF India Limited

Brieux Boisdequin, VP, Automotive & Materials Cluster, BASF Group Companies in India and Anmol Rao – Business Director, Automotive Coatings, BASF India Limited

Yogender Malik, India/Aisa Pacific Correspondent 09.13.22

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Mixed Fortunes Characterize Interim Results

The European coatings market is facing a number of battles: raw material prices, supply issues, Brexit, fuel prices and the invasion of Ukraine.

Terry Knowles, European Correspondent 09.06.22

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

New Colombian President Leans Left

Based on the prior administration's efforts, over the next two years Colombia expects to see 500,000 new housing starts.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 09.06.22

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Overview of Paint & Coating Industry in Oman

Oman has emerged as a key battleground for regional and international paint and coating producers in recent years.

Yogender Singh India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 09.06.22

Perfect Storm in Russia Continues

Russia is turning to China, Iran and Latin America in a bid to replace Western companies that curtailed operations in the country, including coatings.

09.06.22

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Acquires Kansai Paints’ Africa Operations

AkzoNobel will acquire Kansai Paint’s Plascon brand, which has more than 100 years of heritage in South Africa.

Shem Oirere , Africa Correspondent 08.01.22

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