Dürr Delivers 20,000th Painting Robot
Dürr has announced the delivery of its 20,000th painting robot, marking a milestone in automated vehicle painting, according to the company. Read More…
Roberlo Renames to Briolf Coatings
Briolf, an industrial group specializing in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and other chemical solutions for a range of industrial sectors, announced that its subsidiary, Roberlo S.A.U. has been renamed Briolf Coatings S.A.U. Read More…
The Protech Group Acquires Italian Powder Coatings Manufacturer Ripol S.r.l.
The Protech Group, a global manufacturer of industrial coatings, has completed its acquisition of Ripol S.r.l, an Italian powder coatings manufacturer headquartered near Milan, Italy. Read More…
AkzoNobel Invests $60 million in Production of Powder Coatings in North America
AkzoNobel announced upgrades to production, infrastructure and technology at three of the company’s Powder Coatings sites in North America as part of a $60 million investment. Read More…
October Names in the News
Michelman appointed Ron Voigt to its Board of Directors. Voigt has served as CEO of Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global materials science company, since 2018. Prior to joining Hyperion, he served as President of X-Rite Pantone, Commercial President of Tektronix, and President, Industrial Automation at Kollmorgen. Read More…
August Names in the News
ACA welcomes David Bloomgren as its Director of External Communications, effective Aug. 24, 2026. Bloomgren’s extensive public affairs and strategic communications experience encompasses roles across government and industry, including serving as a senior advisor to two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrators during the Obama Administration, as well as serving as Communications Director for both the Office of Air and Radiation and the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. Read More…