New tariffs imposed on the paint and coatings industry’s largest trading partners will introduce disruptions and increased costs into the production of essential consumer products, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals, food production equipment and grocery items, automobiles, and aerospace applications, among others. Read More…
3M and General Motors announced their partnership for automating paint repair on a moving production line. Read More…
LANXESS opened its India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, to strengthen its innovation and customer service capabilities. Read More…
KRAHN Chemie, a specialty chemical distribution company, is expanding its portfolio for polymer beads with a partnership with Lamberti, a specialty chemical manufacturer. Read More…
Kansai Helios Coatings GmbH, part of Kansai Paint, announced plans to expand its North American operations by establishing a new manufacturing facility in Johnstown, Ohio. The company owns CWS Powder Coatings in Blauvelt, New York, and Weilburger North America in Tucker, Georgia. Read More…
Akzo Nobel N.V. has confirmed that it’s made an offer to acquire the Powder Coatings operations and International Research Center from its publicly listed subsidiary, Akzo Nobel India Limited. The offer also includes transferring the intellectual property for the local Decorative Paints business to its Indian subsidiary. Read More…