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Organic growth lifted the coated-materials segment, although input costs pressured margins; a subsequent acquisition adds optical-coatings technology and new end-market exposure.

The segment posted 10.2% sales growth and 18.2% adjusted EBITDA growth as RPM reset its full-year expectations amid raw-material inflation.

Demand, customer inventory building and regional strength supported the specialty chemicals group as it maintained its full-year outlook.

The coatings-focused businesses were among ALTANA’s strongest performers as raw-material risks build for the second half.

The company’s Industrial Precision Solutions segment posted higher sales, supported by growth in industrial coatings and other product lines.

Growth stayed in double digits, but the full impact of higher raw-material costs may still be ahead.

Higher pigment pricing offset lower volumes in Titanium Technologies as demand declined across most major end markets.

Higher volumes and pricing improved the quarter, while demand from products serving the paint and coatings market adds another signal for the industry.

Imerys reported higher quarterly sales and margins while highlighting acquisitions that expand its mineral portfolio and presence in coatings markets.

Solvay kept its full-year guidance while preparing to restart the Saudi facility behind the disruption.