BASF has entered into a binding agreement to divest its automotive OEM coatings, refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses – collectively known as BASF Coatings – to funds managed by The Carlyle Group, in partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority. Read More…
The Sherwin-Williams Company has completed the acquisition of BASF's Brazilian architectural paints business Suvinil following the announcement of a definitive agreement in February of this year and subsequent customary regulatory approvals. Read More…
BASF has started 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, allowing BASF to meet the rising demand for dispersions in Türkiye, the Middle East, and Northwest Africa. Read More…
AkzoNobel has become exclusive paint supplier to the Calosol heat-retaining façade, a coating which can warm up or cool down a building—and a technology it helped to create. Read More…
Solera announced a strategic partnership with PPG to integrate PPG’s premium automotive refinish coatings—including NEXA AUTOCOLOR® and MAXMEYER® brands—into Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform. The collaboration will reportedly enable PPG customers to measure CO₂ emissions per repair based on factors such as repair method, paint application process, and drying conditions. Read More…
The facility, which is the seventh support ad supply location in Gemini’s U.S. logistics network, is intended to enhance the company’s ability to serve its upper Midwest customers by providing more localized distribution. Read More…