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BASF Coatings Sets Innovation Benchmark with Lean Lab in Wuerzburg 

by in Industrial News November 28, 2025

New laboratory concept drives innovative, customer-centric product development. With a new laboratory at its site in Wuerzburg, Germany, BASF Coatings reinforces its position as a pioneer in digitalization, occupational safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The innovative “Lean Lab” concept focuses on developing and producing waterborne basecoats for customers in the European automotive industry. “The Lean Lab in Wuerzburg is […]

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PPG and FIRE-OFF Launch Packaging Recycling Program in the Netherlands

by in Industrial News November 21, 2025

PPG announced that the SIGMA COATINGS brand by PPG has partnered with waste logistics provider FIRE-OFF and packaging manufacturer Dijkstra Plastics to launch Sigma EcoCollect, a nationwide initiative in the Netherlands enabling professional painters to voluntarily return plastic and metal packaging both from Sigma Coatings and competitor products for recycling. The Sigma EcoCollect initiative will help PPG achieve its ambition […]

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BASF Expands Production Capacity for Dispersions in Türkiye

by in Industrial News November 10, 2025

Will enhance capacity and extend the product portfolio at the site for the architectural coatings and construction industries. BASF has started up a new production line dedicated to dispersions for architectural coatings and construction materials at its facility in Dilovası, Türkiye. The expansion has significantly increased production capacity at the Dilovası site, allowing BASF to meet the rising demand for dispersions in […]

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BASF Keeps One Foot in the Coatings Ring

by in Industrial News November 7, 2025

Carlyle has a long history of successful industry carve-outs, including Axalta Coating Systems and Nouryon. The recent big story by default inclusion is that BASF has concluded a deal that is effectively a carve-out of its global coatings business, a decision reached with global investment company Carlyle, in a partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Of […]

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AkzoNobel Launches Interpon D Architectural Specification Guide

by in Industrial News November 4, 2025

AkzoNobel launches Interpon D Architectural Specification Guide to simplify powder coating selection. AkzoNobel has launched the Interpon D powder coatings Range and Specification Guide, a comprehensive, convenient resource for architects, designers, and coating applicators in North America. It offers detailed insights into the technology, specifications, and sustainability of Interpon D powder coatings and supports built environment professionals in […]

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U.S. Concrete Superplasticizer Market (2025 – 2033)

by in Industrial News October 30, 2025

The U.S. concrete superplasticizer market size was estimated at USD 2,059.6 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2033. The market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for high-performance and durable concrete across infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction projects. Key Market Trends & Insights Market Size & Forecast […]

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Siegwerk Strengthens Circular Economy Coatings Portfolio with Allinova Deal

by in Industrial News October 21, 2025

Allinova specializes in the formulation and production of water-based dispersions, polymer dispersions, wax emulsions and adhesives. As converters and brand owners alike look to improving the sustainability of their packaging, ink manufacturers are developing ways of creating more functional inks and coatings. As a leader in the packaging ink segment, Siegwerk has put a major […]

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VitChem to Showcase Premium Cellulose Ether Solutions at SEPAWA CONGRESS 2025

by in Industrial News October 16, 2025

As a leading enterprise in the global chemical materials sector, VitChem is delighted to announce its As a leading enterprise in the global chemical materials sector, VitChem is delighted to announce its participation in the 72nd SEPAWA CONGRESS 2025—the most influential exhibition for detergents, cosmetics, and fragrance raw materials in Europe. Hosted at the Estrel […]

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BASF and Carlyle Reach Binding Transaction Agreement on Coatings Business

by in Industrial News October 13, 2025

Enterprise value of €7.7 billion agreed for BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings and surface treatment businesses. BASF and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle, in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses. The enterprise […]

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WEG Wins Paint & Coating Innovation and Sustainability Award

by in Industrial News October 10, 2025

WEG reaffirms its position in innovation and sustainability by winning first place in the second Paint & Coating Innovation and Sustainability Award. The recognition was achieved with HereShield, an advanced technological solution incorporated following the acquisition of Heresite Protective Coatings. Heresite is a global reference in the segment of special coatings for HVAC (heating, ventilation, air […]

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