Teknos Group Oy and UP Catalyst, an Estonian deep-tech company that converts CO₂ emissions into carbon materials, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance sustainable carbon materials for paint and coating applications. The collaboration represents a strategic step towards developing and commercializing sustainable alternatives to fossil-based carbon black for use in powder coatings and wet paints. Read More…

NCP Coatings LLC, (NCP), a manufacturer of industrial and military coatings backed by Century Park Capital Partners, has acquired Glyptal Inc., (Glyptal), a specialty provider of insulating coatings used in electric motors, transformers, coils, and other industrial applications. Read More…

BASF has reached a major construction milestone at its Zhanjiang Verbund site in China, with the successful mechanical completion of the first batch of plants in the acrylics complex, including the glacial acrylic acid (GAA) and butyl acrylate (BA) plants. Read More…

Graco Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Color Service S.R.L., a global manufacturer of automated dosing systems for powder and liquid applications for €63 million, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in Graco’s fiscal third quarter, following the satisfaction of closing conditions. Read More…

Dürr, a provider in painting and industrial automation technologies, has entered a partnership with Cetec, the first integrator of liquid painting solutions for general industry in Brazil. This partnership enables the structured delivery of Dürr technologies to a broader range of Brazilian industries. Cetec is one of Brazil's leading manufacturers of industrial paint systems. Read More…