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Akzo Nobel and Axalta refine merger governance after shareholder dialogue

Akzo Nobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced adjustments to the proposed governance framework for their planned merger of equals, following extensive engagement with shareholders. The changes affect...

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Network formation in 1K and 2K polyurethane coatings analysed

A comprehensive study directly compares water-borne and solvent-borne one- and two-component polyurethane coatings based on identical commercial Bayhydrol® dispersions. The findings highlight the critical...

The BASF Supervisory Board has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors.

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BASF sets the course: two board mandates extended until 2030

The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors until the end of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting...

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Low-viscosity polyurethane acrylate for 3D printing applications

A two-step chemical modification strategy based on hydroxymethylation and acetylation can reduce the viscosity of polyurethane acrylate by up to 51.55 % without compromising key performance properties....

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Burgess Pigment completes acquisition of Thiele Kaolin

Burgess Pigment has finalised its acquisition of Thiele Kaolin Company, bringing together two complementary kaolin businesses with shared roots in Sandersville, Georgia, USA.

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Akzo Nobel posts fifth consecutive quarter of margin growth

Akzo Nobel has published its results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting increases in operating income, adjusted EBITDA margin, and organic sales.

Process constraints, additive limitations, and sustainability pressures reshape formulation strategies.

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Limits and challenges of today’s technology in the coatings industry

As manufacturers push for lower VOCs, safer chemistries, and improved sustainability, coatings technology is approaching the practical limits of both formulation and processing. Jigarkumar Patel, senior...

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Interview: How AI Is transforming coatings R&D—from data silos to faster innovation with Nick Talken

Albert Invent founder and former Henkel digital R&D leader explains why structured data, connected workflows and human expertise -not AI alone-are key to accelerating formulation development, sustainability-driven...

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