INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have signed an agreement for global automotive refinish body and paint development. The companies report that they will commit to a long-term collaboration that enables them to exceed the industry standard in vehicle body repair and paint refinish. The partnership includes the supply of sustainable refinish solutions, expertise, and latest digital color-matching solutions, and training. Read More…
Energy supplier Vattenfall and specialty chemicals company Evonik have concluded new long-term electricity supply contracts. As of 2025, two Vattenfall solar parks in Schleswig-Holstein will supply Evonik with around 120 gigawatt hours of solar power per year for chemical production. The contracts have a term of 10 years and fixed conditions. Read More…
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has completed an expansion for producing powder coatings at its Como, Italy site. According to the company, the site is now the company’s largest, and will help secure supply to customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Read More…
Birla Carbon, a manufacturer and supplier of carbon black additives, has been awarded the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification ISCC PLUS for two of its plants, one in Hickok, Kansas and Yeosu, South Korea. Read More…
KANSAI HELIOS has signed a share purchase agreement with GREBE Holding in Weilburg, Germany to acquire WEILBURGER Coatings. WEILBURGER Coatings is an industrial coatings producer and has group companies in Germany, Italy, France, Turkey, China, Brazil, India and the United States. According to KANSAI HELIOS, this consolidation will further strengthen KANSAI HELIOS’ market position in industrial coatings segments and expand its geographical footprint internationally. Read More…
Covestro and Siemens have concluded a strategic supplier agreement that will reportedly enable faster and easier collaboration for the next five years. Read More…