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Japanese Manufacturer to Acquire Decorative Plating Specialist

November 5, 2026
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Seiwa Holdings plans to acquire Miyama Riken Kogyo, expanding its capabilities in metal and plastic surface finishing.


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JIT Industries Acquires Alabama Hard Chrome Plating Facility

November 3, 2026
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The acquisition adds industrial hard chrome plating and surface restoration capabilities for components measuring up to 23 feet long.


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Talica Acquires Hard Anodize, Expands Metal Finishing Platform

August 21, 2026
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The acquisition adds aluminum anodizing and conversion coating capabilities while expanding Talica’s presence in the Upper Midwest.


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Azelis, Chemetall Add Two Markets to Surface-Treatment Agreement

July 23, 2026
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The expanded partnership brings the United States and Mexico into a regional distribution arrangement that began in Canada in late 2025.



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Nippon Paint to Dissolve Subsidiary in Reorganization

July 23, 2026
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The planned move will split a subsidiary’s operations between two coatings businesses as the group shifts to an integrated product and service structure.


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Azelis Expands BASF Coatings Distribution Agreement

April 3, 2026
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The partnership broadens reach in a targeted industrial segment, signaling continued channel expansion.


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Wacker Campaign Promotes Safe Graffiti Spaces

October 16, 2025
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A National Graffiti Appreciation Day initiative supports designated art areas and highlights coatings that make graffiti removal easier.



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Can Paint Films Disrupt Traditional Coatings?

The Expanding Role of Paint Protection Films for Surface Protection
Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
August 6, 2025
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From self-healing TPU to passive cooling layers, PPFs are reshaping automotive, aerospace and built-environment applications.



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Chemetall Site in China Recognized for Renewable Energy Use

July 9, 2025
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Chemetall announced its Pinghu site received recognition for achieving 100% renewable electricity use and reducing its carbon footprint.


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Hydrophilic Coatings: An Overview

Atul Yadav Dhiraj Kumar
June 20, 2023
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The utilization of hydrophilic coatings offers numerous advantages, including enhanced biocompatibility, lubricity, durability, corrosion resistance, and antifouling properties. This type of coating is used across diverse industries, including medical devices, automotive, aerospace, marine, optical, and consumer goods.


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