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Self-healing coating protects carbon steel in marine environments

Researchers have developed a stress-responsive self-healing coating that combines TiO₂-modified amino-functionalised hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles with the corrosion inhibitor sodium phytate....

Manuel Framis (right) takes over as president of the Spanish Coatings Association Asefapi, succeeding Francisco Perelló.

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Asefapi elects new president at General Assembly

Spanish Coatings Association Asefapi has appointed Manuel Framis as its new president following its latest General Assembly, held in Valencia. He succeeds Francisco Perelló, who led the association for...

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RPM International posts record sales and earnings for fiscal year 2026

The US-based manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants and building materials has reported record full-year sales of USD 7.86 billion for fiscal 2026, a 6.7% increase over the prior year.

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Siegwerk accelerates investment programme to expand global printing inks and coatings capabilities

The supplier of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels has more than doubled its annual investment volume in 2025 as part of its long-term growth strategy. Over the next five...

EVs and AI drive the next growth wave of transportation coatings.

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The transportation coatings market

The global transportation coatings market is projected to grow from USD 36.38 billion in 2025 to USD 60.86 billion by 2036, at a CAGR of 4.8%. How is the situation at the market currently? By Rajib Barman,...

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Greener routes to HCPK for photopolymerisation identified

A comparative life cycle assessment of six synthetic routes for the photoinitiator 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone (HCPK) identifies the environmentally preferable option and confirms the feasibility...

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Nippon Paint Holdings reorganises Japan subsidiaries

Nippon Paint Holdings has announced a restructuring of its Japanese subsidiary network, effective January 2027. The reorganisation will dissolve Nippon Paint Surf Chemicals and redistribute its surface...

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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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