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31. Brenntag Specialties Expands Innovation & Application Center In India To Advance Material Science Applications In Powder Coatings 5/23/2024

    Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, is excited to announce the expansion of its Material Science Innovation & Application Center in Navi Mumbai.

32. Axalta Announces Partnership With Solera, A Global Leader In Vehicle Lifecycle Management 5/21/2024

    Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coatings company, today announced a partnership with Solera, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management. Through this partnership, Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems will be integrated into Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform, enabling Axalta customers to estimate their CO₂ emissions per repair, while considering repair methods (repair versus replace), paint application process, and drying conditions.

33. PPG To Spotlight Role Of Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants In Advancing Electric Mobility At The Battery Show Europe 5/14/2024

    PPG today announced that it will spotlight its portfolio of advanced functional coatings, adhesives, and sealants designed to address challenges across the electric mobility sector at The Battery Show Europe, which takes place June 18-20 at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition center in Stuttgart, Germany.

34. Rubin Observatory Achieves Another Major Milestone: Reflective Coating Of The 8.4-Meter Primary/Tertiary Mirror 4/30/2024

    With its shiny, new silver coating, Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s 8.4-meter primary/tertiary mirror is one step closer to revolutionizing the way astronomers capture and study the Universe.

35. Grace Matthews Advises H.P. Polymers On Its Transaction With MFG Chemical 4/30/2024

    Platte River Equity (“Platte River”), a Denver-based private equity firm focused on aerospace, chemical, and industrial sectors, announced its portfolio company MFG Chemical (“MFG”), a specialty custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, has acquired H.P. Polymers (“HPP” or the “Company”).

36. BCF Launches New 'Eco’ Paints Guide To Help Consumers Make Informed DIY Choices 4/30/2024

    The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched a new guide to help consumers better understand the environmental credentials of the paint they buy and to avoid being misled by unsubstantiated green claims.

37. Gausium To Showcase Phantas S1 Pro And Cutting-Edge Floor Coating Solutions At Interclean Amsterdam 4/29/2024

    Gausium, a leading innovator in robotic cleaning technology, is set to display its latest fleet of smart floor cleaning robots and unveil its floor coating solutions at the upcoming Interclean show located in RAI Amsterdam, 14-17 May 2024.

38. BASF Expands E-Coat Manufacturing Facility In Mangalore, India 4/29/2024

    BASF's Coatings division announced the expansion of e-coat manufacturing facility at its Mangalore site. This strategic expansion is driven by the growing demand for e-coat solutions by local automotive OEM customers in India, as well as customers in the South Asian and ASEAN markets.

39. Evonik Presents New TEGO Foamex Defoamers – Performing Sustainability In Architectural Coatings 4/25/2024

    Evonik Coating Additives is proud to introduce two innovative defoamers, TEGO Foamex 16 and TEGO Foamex 11, at the American Coatings Show 2024, April 30 - May 2, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. These new additives are designed to improve the sustainability and performance of waterborne architectural coatings.

40. Lubrizol Announces $20M Investment In Acrylic Emulsion Manufacturing Capacity 4/23/2024

    As part of its growth strategy for innovative resin technologies for coatings, Lubrizol announces a $20M investment to its plant in Gastonia, North Carolina, to enhance production of innovative acrylic emulsions.