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AkzoNobel’s €22M Investment Targets French Operations Overhaul

January 23, 2025

AkzoNobel plans to cut 211 jobs in France as part of a €22 million investment to streamline operations and enhance decorative paint production.

BASF Releases Automotive Color Report

January 22, 2025

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BASF Coatings has released its latest Color Report, revealing a growing trend towards warm niche colors in the global automotive market.

Sherwin-Williams Provides Project and Community Impact Updates

Sherwin-Williams to Release Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on January 30, 2025

January 22, 2025

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The company announced it will share its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 on January 30, 2025.

OQ Chemicals Announces Price Increases for Oxo Intermediates

January 22, 2025

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Prices for key chemical products are set to rise in February, reflecting shifts in supply and demand across multiple regions.

APF Adds Terrazzo-Inspired Polymer Flakes to Decorative Systems Line

January 22, 2025

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APF Polymer Surfaces has introduced a terrazzo-inspired flake option with 19 color blends for decorative residential, commercial and industrial flooring systems.

Westlake Innovations Invests in Graphene Company Universal Matter

January 21, 2025

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Westlake Innovations announced its investment in Universal Matter, a company focused on sustainable graphene production.

MPI Unveils Champion Awards Honoring Excellence in Coatings Industry

January 21, 2025

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The Master Painters Institute celebrates innovation, sustainability and leadership with its 2025 Champion Awards, recognizing top manufacturers shaping the coatings industry.

Munk + Schmitz Selects Niles Industrial Coatings as Exclusive Tank Lining Applicator

January 21, 2025

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Munk & Schmitz has partnered with Niles Industrial Coatings to deliver its Munkadur Tank Lining Systems to the North American beverage market.

Cal Poly to Host Winter 2025 Polymers & Coatings Short Course

January 21, 2025

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Cal Poly is set to host its annual Winter Polymers and Coatings Short Course from February 17-21, 2025. The course will cover a range of topics related to coating technology.

Covestro Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

January 21, 2025

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The company announced the appointment of Monique Buch as its new chief commercial officer, effective June 2025.

Evonik to Cut 3,200 Jobs, Exit Polyester Business

Two Major Chemical Companies Plan to Combine

AkzoNobel and Axalta Set Key August Date for Proposed Combination

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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.

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