Painting
Paint as a coating material fulfills a variety of tasks, for example as an application for decorative purposes or as protection. In industrial surface technology, paint is most frequently sprayed or atomized. Other processes such as dip coating, coil coating or electrostatic spraying are also used.
Merger of AkzoNobel and Axalta: Shareholders Approve
Shareholders of AkzoNobel and Axalta approved the planned merger of the two paint and coatings companies by a large majority at their respective…
Freilacke Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for Its New Product Technology Center
Freilacke celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new Product Technology Center (PTC). Numerous guests from the trades, the architecture industry,…
BYK: A More Environmentally Friendly, Alkali-Resistant Wetting and Dispersing Additive
BYK is introducing Disperbyk-2180, a new wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments and fillers in aqueous systems. The polycarboxylate…
Mipa at Automechanika 2026: The Future of Digital Paint Mixing
For three decades, Mipa SE has been showcasing the latest innovations for professional paint shops at Automechanika. This year, the focus is on the…
2026 German Automotive Painters Championship
The German Championship for Automotive Painters will take place in Hilden from November 22 to 25, 2026. Up to 16 young professionals will compete in…
Eurolacke Establishes German Subsidiary in Kleve
Effective July 1, 2026, Eurolacke established Eurolacke GmbH, headquartered in Kleve. With this new company, Eurolacke is strengthening its presence…
Hesse AI Chatbot Assists with Product Searches in Interior Design
Hesse Lignal is expanding its digital services to include a smart advisory feature. The new AI chatbot on the website complements the traditional…
Plantag Implements New ERP System—Cloud-Based SAP
Plantag Coatings GmbH, based in Detmold, has completed the implementation of its new ERP system. The company is using the cloud-based version of SAP…
BASF Coatings Becomes Surventis — An Independent Company
Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has begun operations as an independent company—backed by the global investment firm Carlyle in partnership with…
Kansai Helios Consolidates Production of Architectural Paints in the Adriatic Region
Kansai Helios is realigning its production of architectural paints in the Adriatic region. Going forward, manufacturing, research, and development…
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