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The Automotive Coating Industry in Thailand

Major global automotive coating specialists have set up their plants to cater to the increasing demand for their products.

Yogender Singh, India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 04.23.25

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Bay to Bay Expands in Latin America

Beyond 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.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.23.25

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BASF Coatings’ Africa Project Shows Way to Low Energy Costs in the Industry

The successful transition by BASF Coatings’ business unit in South Africa to full utilization of solar energy for its operations is a significant step.

Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 04.23.25

Latest European Developments in Automation and AI

There are interesting real-time developments surrounding AI and machine learning in the European coatings sector.

Terry Knowles, European Correspondent 04.23.25

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Brazil Growth Leads Latin America

Across the Latin American region, GDP growth is nearly flat at just over 2%, according to ECLAC.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 03.31.25

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Ghana’s New Policy to Drive Country’s Automotive Coatings

Standing to reap from this expansion of Ghana’s automotive market are several global and domestic paint and coating firms.

Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 03.31.25

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Performance Ups and Downs the World Over

An 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.

Terry Knowles, European Correspondent 03.31.25

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Overview of the Coating Industry in the United Arab Emirates

The paint and coatings industry in the UAE is witnessing a notable shift in consumer preferences, with a growing inclination towards eco-friendly paints.

Yogender Singh, India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 03.25.25

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Coatings World Interview with the Japan Paint Manufacturers Association

Consisting of approximately 258 members, JPMA has enabled the industry to achieve ambitious goals in recent years.

Yogender Singh, India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 02.26.25

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Volkswagen’s Puebla Paint Shop Goes All Electric

The Puebla plant has eliminated the use of natural gas and has an 'ability to paint up to 90 vehicles per hour while maintaining high environmental standards.'

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 02.21.25

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