BYK Expands German Additives Capacity by About 25% August 24, 2026 No Comments A new extrusion line and expanded warehouse support higher output as the Schkopau operation begins shifting away from fossil-fuel heat. Read More
Clariant Opens Two Additives R&D Labs in China August 20, 2026 No Comments The investment moves synthesis, testing and pilot-scale work closer to customers in a key coatings market. Read More
PPG Breaks Ground on $280 Million Expansion August 11, 2026 No Comments The project brings new waterborne basecoat, primer and clearcoat production plus greater automation to a key North American automotive coatings site. Read More
AkzoNobel Completes Major Phase of Aerospace Coatings Expansion August 4, 2026 No Comments The €22 million project adds storage, quality-control equipment and production systems at the company’s aerospace coatings site in Pamiers, France. Read More
Covestro Targets Two World-Scale MDI Investments July 14, 2026 One Comment A 660,000-metric-ton expansion is planned in Asia as the company evaluates another major production hub. Read More
Covestro Expands Production Network for Key Coatings Materials July 3, 2026 No Comments The company’s acquisition of two former Vencorex sites is designed to reinforce regional supply for coatings, adhesives and sealants customers. Read More
Evonik Upgrades Shanghai UV Coating Platform for Label and Liner Applications June 25, 2026 No Comments Evonik has upgraded its Shanghai UV coating equipment with a five-roll platform designed to better replicate label and release-liner production conditions. Read More
Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in China April 26, 2026 No Comments Nouryon announced expanded manufacturing capacity in China to support demand for colloidal silica used in catalysts and advanced coatings.Read More
BASF Expands Production Capacity at African Manufacturing Site March 5, 2026 No Comments BASF announced an expansion of dispersion production capacity and technical capabilities at a coatings materials facility in South Africa. Read More
Siltech Opens Fort Erie Manufacturing Facility November 3, 2025 No Comments A $75 million, 180,000-square-foot plant expands capacity for organo-modified silicone production.Read More