AkzoNobel has named a Regional Commercial Director for Automotive and Specialty Coatings in the Americas.

The automotive paint and coatings industry has been amongst the worst-hit industries due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Advanced Analytics is the first market-ready AI application for paint shops. The intelligent solution, which combines the latest IT technology and mechanical engineering expertise, identifies sources of defects and determines optimal maintenance schedules.

Lightweighting is become increasingly more popular. Read our article to see how this effects the powder coating industry and how we’ll be coating in the future.

Axalta has broken ground on the newest phase of its Jiading plant in Shanghai, which represents an important new investment in waterborne coatings by the company in China.

What does the smart paint shop look like? An ecosystem that leverages information technologies, communication, sensors, data and cognitive tools to be more efficient.

As the coronavirus outbreak spread rapidly across the world, the global automotive industry was largely caught unprepared, halting auto businesses not only in China, but also in the United States and across Europe. With mobility restrictions expected to continue through a large part of 2020, the automotive industry is anticipated to go through a difficult time, as manufacturers in the automobile market seek ways to resurrect avenues for cash flow after the pandemic is brought back under control.

Uni-Select Inc. announced that Jason Best has joined the leadership team of the company's Canadian Automotive Group as Senior Vice President, Sales, Canada.

McLaren Racing's 2020 Formula 1 car has raced into view, with AkzoNobel again supplying hi-tech coatings technology for the stylish MCL35.

Powder coatings market share has experienced a veritable expansion over the years owing to the benefits associated with the products, including durability, superior quality and enhanced efficiencies on virtually any type of material. Powder coatings market share has experienced a veritable expansion over the years owing to the benefits associated with the products, including durability, superior quality and enhanced efficiencies on virtually any type of material.