Architectural Coatings
PPG completes its acquisition of Tikkurila
PPG has announced that it has completed its acquisition of all of the shares of Tikkurila tendered into PPG’s tender offer as of the expiration of the offer on June 4, 2021
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Architectural Coatings
New powder coating
PPG has recently introduced PPG Coraflon Platinum fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer powder coatings for architectural extrusions and sheet aluminium
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Gold award
Nippon Paint Marine (Korea) has won a prestigious ‘Export Tower’ trophy during South Korea’s Trade Day ceremony, an annual event celebrating those companies that have collectively contributed US$500bn to the country’s economy.
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HMG Paints gains Made in Britain accreditation
HMG Paints, the UK’s Largest Independent Paint Manufacturer, have attained Made in Britain accreditation. Made in Britain brings together the British manufacturing community, the company will now carry the Made in Britain collective mark across its packaging and products along with its marketing materials and digital channels.
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AkzoNobel acquires New Nautical Coatings
AkzoNobel is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings, owner of the premium Sea Hawk brand.
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Hempel sets new strategy path
An ambitious new strategy defines the timeframe of a doubling of Hempel by 2025. Doubling revenue allows Hempel to also double its positive impact.
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New water ballast tank coating
ABS, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI Group) and the Marshall Islands Registry (MIR) have completed a joint development project (JDP) to create an environmentally friendly, solvent-free coating for water ballast tanks that only requires one coat.
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New AkzoNobel powder coatings plant rises up in digital transformation
More advanced powder coatings solutions will be available to customers in Taiwan now that a state-of-the-art and sustainable plant is being built by AkzoNobel in Chungli. The fully automated plant, which represents a €20 million […]
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Elcometer Limited acquires Sagola SA
Three years after the successful launch of their new Abrasive Blast Equipment Division, Elcometer, world leaders in the supply of equipment to the coatings industry are pleased to announce their acquisition of Sagola SA, a […]
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AkzoNobel puts on a brave face with coatings from ColorSurfaces Edition 16
Automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics coatings customers are discovering the latest colour trends and finishes with the launch of ColorSurfaces Edition 16. This edition of ColorSurfaces is firmly planted in AkzoNobel’s Colour of the Year […]