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BASF Increased the Production Capacities to Meet the Growing Automotive Coatings Demand in Asia-Pacific

BASF has now increased the production of polyester and polyurethane resins for automotive coatings to 18,800 metric tons per year.

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Brenntag To Distribute the Safer and Sustainable Esters of GFBiochemicals in Europe

Brenntag is further expanding its sustainable product portfolio, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative to petrochemical solvents for the CASE market.

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BASF and Sika Launch Sustainable Epoxy Hardener for Innovative Flooring Coatings

BASF and Sika introduced Baxxodur® EC 151: an epoxy hardener designed for high-performance and low-VOC flooring coatings.

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Luc van Ravenstein is the new Chief Executive Officer of Elementis

Luc van Ravenstein, the newly appointed CEO of Elementis, will lead the company’s efforts to drive innovation, growth, and efficiency in the global paints and coatings market.

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BASF Coatings Renews Exclusive Global Industry Partnership with WorldSkills International

The partnership focuses on the car painting skills category, with BASF's premium paint brand, Glasurit®, playing a central role in promoting the development of young talent in the automotive industry.

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AkzoNobel Nominates Hans-Joachim Müller to Supervisory Board

Hans-Joachim Müller will support AkzoNobel in expanding its presence and connections within the global paints and coatings market.

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Chemtec Achieves QUALICOAT Certification for its PRONORTEC Pretreatment Solution

With this certification, Chemtec reinforces its leadership in industrial finishing, providing customers with innovative, high-performance, and sustainable solutions.

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BASF Coatings and NIO Form Strategic Partnership for Automotive Coatings

BASF and NIO signed a Letter of Intent to enhance collaboration and drive innovation in the paints and coatings sector.

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ChemQuest Expands Leadership Team with Five New Directors to Drive Global Growth

These additions will enhance ChemQuest’s capabilities in business strategy, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services.

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X-Rite Earns Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Excellence

This achievement places X-Rite among the top 15% of companies worldwide for sustainable business practices, reaffirming its commitment to responsible operations and environmental stewardship.

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Chemtec Acquired Olivari Srl to Develop Innovative Solutions for the Surface Treatment Sector

This strategic move marks an important step forward in Chemtec's growth, further consolidating its leadership position in the national market.

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Arkema Secures ISCC PLUS Certification for Advanced Liquid Resins Facility

This certification marks another milestone in Arkema’s global Mass Balance roadmap, expanding its bio-attributed product offerings.

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Chemetall Installed 1,725 Square Meters of Solar Panels at South African Plant

With the new photovoltaic system, Chemetall expects to reduce the CO2 emissions of the Boksburg facility by 92%.

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Azelis Achieves B-Score from CDP for Strong Sustainability Management

Azelis’ commitment to sustainability supports customers in their pursuit of sustainable solutions and strengthens relationships with partners who prioritise responsible business practices.

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allnex Expands Global Business Services with New Paints and Coatings Center in Mexico

This new center will complement the existing hubs in Riga, Latvia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, strengthening allnex’s commitment to the paints and coatings industry.

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