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Markus Steilemann to Take Over as Covestro CEO

April 18, 2018

The Supervisory Board of Covestro has agreed on an amicable retirement of Patrick Thomas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective May 31, 2018.

TiO2 World Summit Organizers Issue Call for Papers

April 13, 2018

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Smithers Rapra is currently recruiting for papers from leaders in the industrial pigments and colorants sector for the 2018 TiO2 World Summit.

Oxea Names New Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances

April 13, 2018

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The global chemical company Oxea has appointed a new Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances.

Dürr Is Building Smart and Resource-Efficient Paint Shop in Mexico

April 13, 2018

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Dürr is building a paint shop in Mexico for the BMW Group that meets the requirements for connected Industry 4.0 production.

ASRC Industrial Services Acquires Specialty Contractors

April 13, 2018

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ASRC Industrial Services, a provider of industrial and environmental services, has acquired F.D. Thomas Inc. and FDT's subsidiary D. Zelinsky & Sons Inc., a San Francisco Bay Area-based commercial painting contractor.

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging Announce Acquisition

April 13, 2018

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AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging have acquired Wes Adhesives Inc., an adhesive and adhesive application equipment distributor.

CPCA Announces Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient for 2018

April 11, 2018

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The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) announced this year's recipient of its highest honor, the Roy Kennedy Award.

Blagden Launches Dedicated Business Sector for Graphic Arts

April 11, 2018

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Blagden Specialty Chemicals, a leading supplier of chemicals and additives to manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, has launched a fourth sector within its industrial division group.

Dominion Colour and LANSCO Colors Announce Merger

April 11, 2018

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Dominion Colour Corp. and LANSCO Colors announced that the two companies will merge.

ACA Honors Industry Members at Awards Dinner Prior to the 2018 American Coatings Show

April 11, 2018

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The American Coatings Association (ACA) recognized seven industry members with the Industry Statesman Award and presented Frank C. Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of RPM International Inc., with the George Baugh Heckel Award.

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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