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A new-generation system is operating on a European vehicle production line, combining automated primer application with technologies designed to reduce material losses.

Only a limited group of specialized grades will continue using material from existing inventory.

The companies cleared a major regulatory hurdle after agreeing to sell a business tied to the EU’s competition concerns.

The Meppen line adds capacity for polyester, alkyd and acrylic resins, along with intermediates for polyurethane dispersions.

Price increases held as sequential pigment volumes declined and demand weakened in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The nine-year agreement covers most current AFFF personal-injury claims and includes a reserve for remaining and future cases.

Higher selling prices lifted sales and core business earnings, but restructuring expenses, inventory costs and uneven segment performance complicated the quarter.

The new certification strengthens manufacturing controls for barrier coatings used on paper and board, complementing an existing quality management program.

The underground installation called for a finish that would absorb stray light, protect metal and stay visually out of the way.

The completed deal adds manufacturing operations and a network of European affiliates, expanding the company's reach in a competitive coatings market.