Plant City Entry Wins Epoxytec’s 2026 Manhole Cover Challenge September 8, 2026 No Comments The annual infrastructure photo contest drew entries from several countries before one Florida submission received the top recognition. Read More
GEW Expands West African Distribution With Exact Solutions September 7, 2026 No Comments The partnership adds local sales, service and technical support for sheetfed, label and narrow-web UV curing customers in two markets. Read More
BASF Completes Ludwigshafen Intermediates Plant Modernization September 7, 2026 No Comments The investment expands a 25-product portfolio serving coatings and other markets while updating production infrastructure at the Verbund site. Read More
Thiele Kaolin Raises Prices, With Some Increases Above 10% September 4, 2026 No Comments Packaging, chemical treatment, product form and logistics will determine how individual grades and market segments are affected. Read More
Perstorp Ends Production at Ohio Polyols Plant September 4, 2026 No Comments The Toledo facility produced TMP, pentaerythritol and other chemical building blocks used in paints, coatings and resin systems. Read More
Sherwin-Williams Receives $1.2M Award for Chromium-Free Aircraft Primer Research September 4, 2026 No Comments The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system.Read More
AkzoNobel Opens €7.5M Powder Coatings Innovation Lab September 4, 2026 No Comments The investment puts several next-generation powder priorities under one roof at the company's largest R&D center.Read More
Apogee to Acquire GroGlass for Up to $72.5M September 4, 2026 No Comments The proposed transaction would add European manufacturing and a specialized technology platform to Performance Surfaces.Read More
Tri Polarcon Acquires Industrial Flooring and Protective Coatings Company September 4, 2026 No Comments The transaction combines complementary epoxy, polyurethane, waterproofing and structural-repair capabilities in India.Read More
Stepan Raises Polyester Polyol Prices in Europe and North America September 3, 2026 No Comments One adjustment is already in effect for European CASE materials, while a second increase for North American rigid grades begins Oct. 1. Read More