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Paints and CoatingsNew bio resin for Coppercoat
UK-based Aquarius Marine Coatings (AMC) has introduced a new 100% plant-based resin as the base for its pure-copper-powder antifouling system
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NewsAkzoNobel’s reduced outlook falls short of market expectations
Dutch paints and coatings firm reduces 2026 core earnings forecast due to unfavourable currency exchange rates at year-end 2025
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NewsFrench paint specialists merge
HDS Peintures and SOGERIC have joined forces to establish HDS-SOGERIC
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Paints and CoatingsGraphene handbook published
With graphene described as a ‘wonder material’ and being increasingly used in the marine sector, the 2026 graphene handbook describes the latest advances
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NewsHempel to initiate CEO succession as Michael Hansen steps down
With current president and CEO Michael Hansen set to step down in June, Hempel board of directors launches new leadership search
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NewsAkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group
The sale marks a milestone in AkzoNobel’s strategic portfolio review
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Paints and CoatingsClear differentiation
Boat builder Smoker Craft Inc aims to differentiate in a highly competitive segment with new investment in distinctive, automotive-grade paint finishes
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Paints and CoatingsGurit’s safer epoxy chemistry
With the EU reclassifying some of the flow agents for epoxy resin, Gurit has already been working to make these ‘diluents’ much safer.
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NewsAkzoNobel completes $25bn merger creating global coatings leader
Industry analysts call it a transformative deal for the sector
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NewsSuperyacht Coating Conference to spotlight critical stage in the superyacht lifecycle
Returning to Metstrade on 18–19 November, the Superyacht Coating Conference will spotlight the technical, financial, and sustainability challenges behind achieving a flawless yacht finish
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NewsLürssen and Feadship leaders to keynote Superyacht Coatings Conference
Michael Breman of Lürssen Yachts and Tom de Vries of Feadship will address innovation, sustainability, and the shifting dynamics of the global superyacht industry
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Paints and CoatingsSolar paint approaches commercial use
Mercedes Benz has become the first automotive manufacturer to specify solar paint on its Vision Iconic concept car, promising over 12,000km of additional range
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NewsBigger focus on sustainable products at Metstrade 2025
Sustainable innovations will span all 13 halls of RAI Amsterdam for the first time in the show’s history
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NewsIn “resilient” Q3, AkzoNobel parks €300m to be ready for lawsuit outcome
The case involves a €1.5bn claim related to allegedly defective protective coatings used in an LNG project off Australia’s coast
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Paints and CoatingsAddressing the challenge of protecting multi-substrate surfaces
Propspeed aims to build revenues through an innovative line extension strategy based on accessing entirely new market segments
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NewsPropspeed launches latest line extension strategy at IBEX
New Zealand coatings manufacturer debuts new biocide-free multi-surface antifoulant at US trade event
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MarinasAkzoNobel becomes exclusive supplier for solar-absorbing wall technology
AkzoNobel has become the exclusive paint supplier for Calosol BV, a Dutch engineering firm specializing in sustainable energy systems using heat-retaining facade technology.
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NewsHempel names new executive VP and head of marine
Gosha Kolton will join the Danish firm on 1 January 2026
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