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…
Lubrizol has opened its Southeast Asia Innovation Center in Jurong, Singapore. According to the company, the center, designed to strengthen collaboration and drive market-relevant innovation, supports Lubrizol’s commitment to delivering high-value solutions and helping customers in Southeast Asia and beyond to bring products to market faster. Read More…
PPG and electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Motors have collaborated on developing unique exterior color effects for Lucid Motors luxury EV ranges using PPG ANDARO® pigment nanodispersion technology. Read More…
KANSAI HELIOS, a member of the international KANSAI PAINT Group, officially opened its newest production facility in Johnstown, Ohio. The company says its 135,000 square-foot site dedicated to powder coatings will be the central hub for serving key automotive and general industry markets in North America. Read More…
IMCD N.V., a global partner for the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, announced that Andreas Igerl, currently regional president of APAC and a member of the IMCD Executive Committee, has been appointed regional president of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) effective September 1. In this new role, he will assume leadership of the global Industrial Business Groups progressively over the course of 2025. Narendra Varde, currently managing director of India, has been appointed president of Asia-Pacific (APAC), succeeding Andreas Igerl. Read More…
Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line is now using green electricity for its polybutadiene production in Marl, Germany. This initiative is part of Evonik’s sustainability strategy, aimed at achieving environmental goals it set for 2030, which include a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2021 to 2030. Read More…