Sector: Paints and Coatings
Stay ahead with our coverage of the latest trends in marine paints and coatings. From innovations that improve durability and performance to eco-friendly options, learn about the new products that are shaping the industry.
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Paints and Coatings
Paints and coatings
Exciting technological breakthroughs continue to be achieved by both industrial paints giants and smaller, even family-run, marine coatings specialists
Boero Yacht Coatings, Alliance Marine end distribution deal
AkzoNobel and Axalta shareholders approve merger of their companies
Putin puts AkzoNobel’s Russia subsidiaries in temporary external administration
Pettit Paint expands marine sales team
AkzoNobel adapts nautical sector offer to robust demand for antifouling systems
AkzoNobel appoints Glenn Shephard to front yacht coatings ambassador campaign
AkzoNobel shares fall over 20% after latest takeover offer ends
Gtechniq strengthens marine focus with three key appointments
AkzoNobel Q1 profitability up due to higher prices and lower costs
Alexseal expands French distributor network
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
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
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
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 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
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 Coatings News
NewsBoero Yacht Coatings, Alliance Marine end distribution deal
The paint supplier and marine wholesaler have separated after a period of collaboration
NewsAkzoNobel and Axalta shareholders approve merger of their companies
Shareholders overwhelmingly back merger creating the world’s second-largest paints and coatings manufacturer
NewsPutin puts AkzoNobel’s Russia subsidiaries in temporary external administration
The move affects operations representing less than 2% of the company’s total revenue
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