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BASF Continues Partnership with WorldSkills

March 30, 2022

BASF’s Coatings division has signed a new multi-year Global Industry Partnership with WorldSkills International to help develop new talent in the automotive refinish industry.

Akzonobel Introduces the Dulux Promise

March 28, 2022

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AkzoNobel announced the launch of Dulux Promise, a program that promises the assurance of high-quality standards, in terms of color, finish and coverage, to consumers when they use Dulux water-based premium wall paints.

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Miller Paint Reveals 2022 Spring Color Trends

March 27, 2022

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Miller Paint announced its Spring Color Trends for 2022, taking a cue from the natural environment.

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HMG Paints Launches 70 New Metallic Colors for Colour Box

March 27, 2022

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HMG Paints recently announced that a range of 70 new metallic colors have been made available by the company for its HMG ColourBase Colour Box.

Cabot Announces First-Ever Outdoor 2022 Trend of the Year: Outdoor Workspaces

March 15, 2022

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Exterior wood care brand Cabot^® announced its first-ever Outdoor Trend of the Year for outdoor spaces.

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polySpectra and Keyland Polymer Announce Strategic Partnership

March 9, 2022

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Keyland Polymer and polySpectra recently announced a strategic partnership to provide UVMax powder coatings to COR Alpha 3D printed parts.

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HMG Paints Announces New Decorative Distributor in Scotland

March 4, 2022

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HMG Paints recently announced that Trade Secrets of Scotland will begin stocking HMG’s Made in Britain accredited decorative range this spring.

PPG PITT-CHAR NX Coating System Independently Verified for Enhanced Durability

February 25, 2022

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PPG announced that it has received independent verification of enhanced durability for its PPG PITT-CHAR^® NX passive fire protection (PFP) coating system.

HMG Paints Featured in Made in Britain Showcase

February 17, 2022

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HMG Paints was featured in the latest Spotlight by Made in Britain.

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Steelscape Launches Ultra-Matte Colors for Metal Roofing and Siding

February 16, 2022

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Steelscape announced the launch of Natural Matte, an innovative range of ultra-matte exterior finishes for metal roofing and siding.

Blue River Coatings Names New Chief Executive Officer

Chemours Reaches Agreement to Sell Former Titanium Dioxide Site

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Deloitte Outlook Flags Headwinds for Chemical Industry in 2026

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Events

September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

February 24, 2026

Implementing AI in Paints & Coatings: Doing It Right

This webinar is designed for Enterprise Paints and Coatings leaders (Innovation, R&D, Product, Production) tasked with introducing AI, whether they are unsure where to start or have already launched pilots but struggle to scale. Attendees will learn common pitfalls of AI adoption and how experienced partners enable confident, scalable, and measurable impact in global Enterprise organizations.

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