WACKER Adds New European Pillar to Specialty Silicones Network July 23, 2026 No Comments The Czech Republic site will serve several high-growth markets and is expected to create up to 200 jobs by 2028. Read More
BASF Raises 2026 Outlook as One Segment Trails Q2 Gains July 22, 2026 No Comments Sales rose 16% and earnings exceeded expectations, but higher raw-material costs and Surface Technologies performance complicated the quarter. Read More
Hempel Posts 17-Point Jump in 2026 EcoVadis Assessment July 22, 2026 No Comments The coatings manufacturer earned its highest score to date following expanded reporting and collaboration across the company. Read More
AkzoNobel Reports Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Margin Growth July 22, 2026 No Comments Organic sales increased on pricing as volumes held steady, while operating income rose and the company maintained its full-year earnings target. Read More
PPG Updates DTM Topcoat for More Demanding Environments July 22, 2026 No Comments The high-solids reformulation expands performance credentials and application options for light-industrial work across EMEA. Read More
WACKER Silicone Forms Ceramic Barrier During Battery Failure July 22, 2026 No Comments The material changes as temperatures rise, creating a protective response under extreme battery-failure conditions. Read More
China Tightens EV Battery Tests Under New Safety Standard July 22, 2026 No Comments New mandatory tests target real-world failure risks under more demanding conditions. Here’s what changes for vehicle batteries. Read More
Powder Coating Equipment Market Heads Toward $2B Mark July 22, 2026 No Comments A new forecast maps the technologies, end markets and regions expected to drive finishing-system investment through 2034. Read More
Covestro Adds Automotive Supplier Recognition for 2025 Performance July 22, 2026 No Comments AISIN cited the company’s quality, delivery reliability and support for polyurethane applications used across vehicle interiors and comfort systems. Read More
EU BPA Deadline Reaches Food-Contact Coatings Market A key EU transition period has ended for many BPA-based food-contact articles, with longer timelines remaining for select coating applications. July 21, 2026 No Comments The general transition period has ended for many final articles, while certain packaging, exterior-coating and professional-equipment applications retain longer timelines. Read More