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AkzoNobel Increases Capacity for Waterborne Texture Coatings in China

July 6, 2022

AkzoNobel has invested in a new production line for water-based texture paints at its Songjiang site in Shanghai, China.

The ChemQuest Group Names Director of Marketing

July 6, 2022

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The ChemQuest Group has appointed a Director of Marketing to develop and execute its overall marketing communication strategy.

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HMG Paints Announces Investment in Staff Recruitment

July 5, 2022

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According to coatings manufacturer HMG Paints, the UK coatings industry faces a shortage of skilled staff and an aging workforce at a time when it is experiencing increasing demand for improved product performance and sustainable solutions.

Stahl Launches Modular Toolbox of Flame-Retardant and Coating Technologies

July 5, 2022

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Stahl announced the launch of its Integra^® portfolio, a toolbox that provides tailor-made, customer-orientated solutions under the umbrella of flame-retardant technology, protective surfaces and protective coatings.

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Barentz Expands Corporate Human Resources Team

July 2, 2022

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Andy Henderson has joined Barentz as the company’s new Talent Acquisition Specialist on the its Corporate HR Team.

Sheboygan Paint Appoints Customer Experience Manager

July 2, 2022

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Sheboygan Paint Co. announced the addition of Rosey Malchow as Customer Experience Manager.

Vaughn O’Dea to Lead Tnemec’s Newest Subsidiary

July 1, 2022

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After 20 years with leading coatings manufacturer Tnemec, Vaughn O’Dea has been promoted to Director of Epoxytec, a subsidiary of Tnemec.

H.M. Royal Becomes Exclusive OCSiAl Distributor

July 1, 2022

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OCSiAl, supplier of graphene nanotube solutions, and chemical distributor H.M. Royal have signed an exclusive license agreement for the U.S. elastomer market.

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Elkem Names SVP for Silicones Division

July 1, 2022

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Elkem has appointed Larry Zhang the new Senior Vice President for its Silicones division.

Grolman Group Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2050

July 1, 2022

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Grolman Group announced plans to combat climate change by committing to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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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