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Industrial Microbes announced pilot-scale output of bio-based acrylic acid and outlined next steps toward commercialization.

The site now combines production, R&D and application testing to serve leather finishing, performance and packaging coatings.

The company added metal alkyls capacity in Jiaxing, plans MMAO production in 2027 and an innovation center in Tianjin in 2026.

The association outlined a leadership transition and a near-term search for a permanent executive director.

Kansai Paint and Toyoda Gosei have developed an in-mold coating technology for large automotive exterior parts that could reduce production-related CO₂ emissions.

DNV has verified an average 1.0% speed loss for Jotun’s SeaQuantum X200 antifouling coating based on in-service vessel data.

Suppliers placing certain products with synthetic polymer microparticles on the EU market must provide instructions for use and disposal as of Oct. 17, 2025.

The company detailed efficiency moves, portfolio progress and legal provisioning in a cautious market as part of its third quarter results. 

After last week’s Greatham sale news, joint administrators were appointed and 273 jobs were cut while the plant remains idle.

The update aligns with current standards and modern inspection practices, adding clearer exams, new equipment and expanded activities.