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2025-11-11
Nouryon opens new innovation center in Shanghai to advance local development and customer collaboration
Nouryon has opened a new innovation center in Shanghai, China, to strengthen its research, application, and customer collaboration capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. The facility will focus on developing sustainable and market-specific solutions for key industries. View More
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2025-11-07
BASF posts solid third-quarter results – Coatings business to be classified as discontinued operation
BASF achieved results slightly above market expectations in the third quarter of 2025 despite a weak market environment. The company reported EBITDA before special items of EUR 1.4 billion and announced a share buyback programme. The Coatings division will be reported separately as a discontinued operation. View More
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2025-11-06
EU anti‑dumping tariffs limit relief from stabilising Chinese Titanium Dioxide prices
Titanium dioxide prices in China have stabilised after a year of decline, with domestic and export levels now hovering around USD 2.15 and 1.94 per kg respectively. For Europe’s coatings producers, however, relief remains limited. View More
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2025-10-28
BASF Coatings presents 2025–2026 automotive colour trends: “Driving the Proxy”
With its new “Driving the Proxy” collection, BASF Coatings introduces the 2025–2026 Automotive Colour Trends, focusing on emotionally resonant hues, advanced pigment technologies and sustainability through renewable raw materials. View More
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2025-10-20
LB Group to acquire Venator’s Greatham TiO₂ manufacturing site
LB Group has announced plans to acquire Venator’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) plant in Greatham, UK. This strategic move aims to strengthen LB Group’s presence in Europe and enhance its global portfolio of high-performance TiO₂ products. View More
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2025-10-17
Nouryon expands polymer specialties leadership with capacity increase, new MMAO production and innovation center in China
Nouryon is investing in China to expand its production and innovation capabilities for polymer specialties. The company is responding to the growing demand for high-performance polymers and strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing polymer markets. View More
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2025-10-14
Polyurethanes: An essential component of the coatings market
The global polyurethane (PU) coatings market size was estimated at USD 20.53 billion (EUR 18.03 bn) in 2024, according to Grand View Research and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is attributed to the expansion of the transportation sector, especially in automotive and aerospace, as well as the rising momentum in construction and infrastructure development. The automotive sector alone accounted for a market share of 32.1% in 2024 View More
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2025-10-11
BASF to sell Coatings business to Carlyle in EUR 7.7 billion deal
BASF has agreed to sell its automotive OEM coatings, refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses to Carlyle and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for EUR 7.7 billion. The closing is expected in the second quarter of 2026. View More
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2025-10-09
Industry wins in titanium dioxide court case: EU ruling brings relief
The ECJ ruling on titanium dioxide brings relief for the industry. For paint and coatings manufacturers, this means greater legal certainty – and a clear signal that classifications must be based on sound data. View More
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2025-09-28
Revenue decline among the TOP 11 global paint and coatings players
To put the results of the paint and coatings manufacturers into perspective, looking at the development of the global economy serves as a helpful guide. The first half of 2025 brought positive global economic growth, but momentum slowed noticeably in the second quarter after a strong Q1 View More
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2025-09-25
BASF reports weaker earnings in Q2 2025
BASF reported a decline in earnings in the second quarter of 2025. While Agricultural Solutions delivered strong growth, the Chemicals segment put pressure on results. View More
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2025-09-24
Solvay to cease production of TFA-related organics, hydrogen fluoride in Germany
On September 18, Solvay announced that it will make adjustments to certain product lines at its plant in Bad Wimpfen, Germany. This adjustment will result in about 100 job losses at the facility. View More
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2025-09-17
BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema cut carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings
BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema have formed a value chain partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of superdurable architectural powder coatings. The approach combines bio-attributed raw materials with supplier-specific product carbon footprint data. View More
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2025-09-15
KraussMaffei launches new 3-layer pipe head for PVC
KraussMaffei has recently introduced the new KM-3LRK42-HP three-layer pipe head, marking a major breakthrough in PVC pipe production. View More
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2025-09-11
Venator Duisburg files for insolvency – production to continue for now
The chemical company Venator, based in Duisburg, has filed for insolvency. Despite the financial difficulties, the approximately 350 employees are expected to continue working for the time being. View More
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2025-09-09
Bio-based multilayer coatings for paper protection
Water-borne nanocoatings created from cellulose nanocrystals and trimethyl chitosan particles improve water resistance, mechanical stability, and UV protection of paper. View More
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2025-09-05
On the rise: bio-based coatings market
The key factors driving growth in the bio-based coatings market include stringent environmental regulations, increasing consumer demand for sustainable products, improvement in bio-based resin and polymer technologies, and the increasing number of applications in industrial and commercial segments. Parag Shah und Chirag Tripathi, MarketsandMarkets. View More
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2025-09-01
BASF and Univar Solutions expand distribution agreement in North America
BASF has appointed Univar Solutions and its Canadian affiliate as exclusive distributors for selected specialty chemicals in the United States and Canada. The agreement covers applications in coatings, adhesives, plastics and polymers. View More
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2025-08-28
EU Packaging Regulation: Less than one year to go
On 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) will start to apply. With less than a year to prepare, companies across the EU face growing pressure to adapt their packaging and compliance processes. View More
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2025-08-26
BASF Offers Insights into Corrosion Protection
Corrosion protection extends durability of metallic products and reduces CO2 emissions. BASF conducts research on innovative solutions for corrosion protection, in particular specialized coatings and corrosion inhibitors. View More
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