Tag Archives: Industrial Coatings

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 […]

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 […]

The Key to Paint Thickening: HPMC Application Analysis in Coatings

by in Industrial News August 29, 2025

In construction and decoration, paint must not only look good but also ensure ease of application and uniform film formation. However, coatings often face two challenges during use: Insufficient viscosity → Prone to splattering and sagging during application, resulting in poor workability; Poor leveling → Brush marks and orange peel texture appear after film formation, compromising aesthetics. […]

Interpon Launches Structura Powder Coating Collection to South Asia Architectural Market

by in Industrial News August 20, 2025

New Interpon Structura powder coating collection brings style and performance to the South AsianAkzoNobel is supporting the needs of South Asia’s leading architects, designers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the launch of its popular Structura range of Interpon D powder coatings, where in-demand colors and refined textures combine with a superdurable performance to create […]

NCP Coatings Acquires Glyptal Inc.

by in Industrial News August 6, 2025

Expands into electrical insulation and automotive engine coatings. NCP Coatings LLC, a leading manufacturer of industrial and military coatings, announces it has acquired Glyptal Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance insulating enamel technologies serving the electrical and automotive markets. This marks NCP’s first acquisition since becoming private equity backed. It supports the company’s long-term strategy to […]

Asian Paints Reports 1Q 2025-26 Results

by in Industrial News July 30, 2025

For 1Q FY’2026, Asian Paints’ consolidated net sales decreased by 0.2% to ₹8,924.5 crores ($1.02 billion). Asian Paints announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. For 1Q FY’2026, Asian Paints’ consolidated net sales decreased by 0.2% to ₹8,924.5 crores ($1.02 billion). PBDIT [profit before depreciation, interest, tax, other income, and exceptional […]

The hazards of foaming in water-based coatings!

by in Industrial News July 29, 2025

In the production process of coatings, materials such as emulsions, dispersants, thickeners, leveling agents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers are actively used, causing the coatings to foam easily. Moreover, these bubbles have a stable and long-lasting effect. In particular, emulsifiers are added to water-based latex coatings, and the use of these emulsifiers can greatly reduce the […]

IGL Coatings Appoints Woosh & Woosh Plus as Distributor in Lebanon

by in Industrial News July 9, 2025

IGL Coatings, a global leader in sustainable and high-performance ceramic coatings, announces the appointment of Woosh & Woosh Plus as its exclusive distributor in Lebanon (IGL Lebanon). This new partnership marks a significant step in IGL Coatings’ continued growth across the Middle East, following recent distributor appointments in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. IGL Lebanon has […]