Sector: Paints and Coatings
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Paints and Coatings
Graphene 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
AkzoNobel’s reduced outlook falls short of market expectations
French paint specialists merge
Hempel to initiate CEO succession as Michael Hansen steps down
AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group
AkzoNobel completes $25bn merger creating global coatings leader
Superyacht Coating Conference to spotlight critical stage in the superyacht lifecycle
Lürssen and Feadship leaders to keynote Superyacht Coatings Conference
Bigger focus on sustainable products at Metstrade 2025
In “resilient” Q3, AkzoNobel parks €300m to be ready for lawsuit outcome
Propspeed launches latest line extension strategy at IBEX
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.
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
Paints and CoatingsJotun’s robotic Hull Skater system now helps 30 vessels to save fuel
Norwegian paint manufacturer Jotun has combined a high-performance hull coating with a remotely controlled robotic cleaner to extend the life of antifouling
Paints and CoatingsEnvironmental awareness driving innovation
Technological advances, regulatory pressures and environmental awareness continue to drive innovation and product refinement in the ever improving marine coatings sector
Paints and CoatingsMarine thickness gauge goes airborne
UK-based Tritex NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) has just celebrated the 200th sale of its new thickness probe for testing masts and overhead structures via a drone.
Paints and CoatingsLatest trends in topcoats and antifouling
The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings
Paints and CoatingsTopcoats and antifouling - Real wood? No, it’s paint
Motorboats built by Breedham Yachts feature the classic look of real hardwood trim.
Paints and CoatingsTopcoats and antifouling - The issue of isocyanates
According to the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE), isocyanates are used in some water-based paints, most primers and undercoats and nearly all lacquers.
Paints and CoatingsHow to bond metal to composite….without an adhesive?
The German HyFiVE project is seeking to develop a standardised system whereby FAUSST connectors (weldable material incorporated into the edge of the composite) can be used instead of adhesive to connect steel and GFRP
Paints and CoatingsInsight | Sustainability: Here and now
With growing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, boatbuilders look to future technologies as a means of solidifying their engagement with eco-conscious buyers. But what can the industry do right now to be more sustainable? Quite a bit, it turns out, with a range of green options already available to boatbuilders
Paints and Coatings News
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
NewsFrench paint specialists merge
HDS Peintures and SOGERIC have joined forces to establish HDS-SOGERIC
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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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