AkzoNobel Extends Longstanding Motorsport Partnership January 19, 2026 No Comments AkzoNobel announced an expanded collaboration that moves beyond Formula 1 into endurance racing competition.Read More
High-Quality Cross-Sectioning for Automotive Body Paints Why Delivering Quality Coatings Takes a Multilayered Approach Thermo Fisher Scientific December 22, 2025 No Comments Advanced cross-sectioning techniques show how femtosecond laser ablation improves analysis of multilayer automotive body paint systems. Read More
Catching the Unseen How Silicone Oil Absorption Is Safeguarding Paint Quality in Automotive Coatings Wim Callaert December 8, 2025 No Comments Advanced oleophilic filtration technologies help automotive manufacturers prevent silicone oil defects, protect finish quality and maintain stable high-performance coating operations.Read More
Dow Advances Automotive Recycling Innovation October 17, 2025 No Comments Dow and Gruppo Fiori announced a new process for recovering polyurethane foam from end-of-life vehicles without disassembly, advancing automotive circularity and sustainability. Read More
BASF Coatings Releases 2025-2026 Automotive Color Trends October 15, 2025 One Comment Designers highlighted three regional key colors and material advances, including recycled content and multi-color pigments. Read More
Developments in Aluminum Flake Technology for Chrome Replacement in Waterborne Systems Jason J. Kuhla October 7, 2025 No Comments This paper examines aluminum flake treatments, stabilization, and delivery forms to approach chrome-like effects in modern waterborne coating systems. Read More
Automotive Partnership Explores New Plastics Recycling Path September 29, 2025 No Comments BASF announced a collaboration with Porsche and BEST to address pressure on automotive and chemical industries to cut waste and emissions. Read More
PPG and ArcelorMittal Advance Low-Carbon Auto Manufacturing July 6, 2025 No Comments PPG announced a joint study with ArcelorMittal showing how steelmaking and coating innovations can cut vehicle emissions by up to 30%. Read More
BASF Releases Automotive Color Report January 22, 2025 2 Comments BASF Coatings has released its latest Color Report, revealing a growing trend towards warm niche colors in the global automotive market. Read More
BASF and 3M to Collaborate November 15, 2024 No Comments The companies are co-developing procedures and training to enhance sustainability and productivity in automotive refinishing. Read More