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Teknovace in strategic investment to build a global wood coatings manufacturing hub in India
Teknovace, one of India's fastest-growing premium wood coatings companies, has entered into a strategic global partnership with Remmers Gruppe SE, an independent, family-owned German leader in speciality construction chemicals and high-performance wood coatings.
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February / March 2026
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Lead in paint: A hidden threat in Bangladesh
The industry in Bangladesh is committed to raising awareness, setting clear timelines to make all paints lead-free, and working closely with regulators to ensure strict compliance Lead contamination in paint remains a serious public health issue in Bangladesh, with recent studies showing dangerously high levels in many decorative paints, though the government is now finalizing a national strategy to eliminate lead pollution.
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February / March 2026
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Axalta announces Orange 'Solar Boost' as its 2026 Global Automotive Color of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, has announced its 2026 Global Automotive Color of the Year – Solar Boost – a warm and inviting orange tone that shimmers with an energy all its own.
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February / March 2026
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Indicus Paints launches Neotë: India's first luxury paint brand weaving a cultural narrative
Indicus Paints (indicus.in), a brand rooted in heritage and performance, has unveiled Indicus Neotë Luxury Interior Emulsion India's first luxury paint inspired by the cultural soul of Tamil Nadu.
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February / March 2026
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Asia Pacific Maritime returns to Singapore
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia's premier exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine, will return for its 19th instalment, March 25 – 27, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with its largest edition to date.
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February / March 2026
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Reaching new horizons in sustainability and performance
PPG's product diversification aims to meet growing demand for premium fouling control coatings that help minimize environmental impact and meet sustainability and regulatory targets
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February / March 2026
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PPG introduces PPG STEELGUARD 652 coating for interior structural steel
PPG (ppg.com) has announced the launch of PPG STEELGUARD® 652 high-performance, waterbased intumescent fire protection coating designed specifically for interior general-purpose structural steelwork, notes a press release from the company.
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February / March 2026
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Effective maritime operations demand reliable, high-performing coatings
For shipyards and owners, the technologies employed in Nippon Paint Marine's products support quality control to improve coating performance over the lifecycle of a vessel
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February / March 2026
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PaintExpo 2026: Where the future of industrial coating takes shape
Industrial coating technology is undergoing one of the most dynamic phases in its history.
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February / March 2026
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AI no longer a futuristic concept but a practical tool reshaping the paint and coatings industry
Companies that embrace this technology are not only improving their bottom line but are also paving the way for a more innovative, sustainable, and colorful future
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February / March 2026
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Borchers launches next-generation tin-free catalyst: BorchiⓇ Kat 2115
Borchers (borchers.com), a Milliken brand and global leader in coating additives, has launched the Borchi Kat 2115, a next-generation tinfree catalyst engineered for polyurethane coatings.
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February / March 2026
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Engineers developing new protective coating for spacecraft
University of Texas at Dallas researchers are developing a material to protect spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO) from harsh environments that can damage vehicles in space, such as satellites, shortening their lifespans.
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February / March 2026
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IIT Guwahati researchers develop advanced epoxy coating to protect steel in harsh marine conditions
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a corrosion-resistant epoxy coating for protecting steel structures, exposed to seawater and high-salinity environments.
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February / March 2026
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The Taber Rotary Platform Abrasion Tester Model 1700
In the world of surface finishing and anti-corrosion coatings, durability is the ultimate benchmark.
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February / March 2026
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ECKART'S STANDART® PCS HD sets new standards for effect pigments in powder coating
With the launch of STANDART PCS HD, ECKART (eckart.com), the specialist in effect pigments, is expanding its portfolio with a product line developed specifically for demanding powder coating applications.
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February / March 2026
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Compact resource-optimized anodizing plant launched by ALSAN
ANODIKIT ZONE from the Spanish company ALSAN (alsan.es/en/) is a compact anodizing plant developed for aluminium finishing companies seeking highquality anodizing with reduced space, resource and operational requirements.
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February / March 2026
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Advanced Polymer Coatings: Focused on solving performance challenges
A defining characteristic of APC is the integration of advanced polymer science with comprehensive technical service support
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February / March 2026
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Hempel launches Hempaline Defend 430: a solvent-free tank lining boosting efficiency in the energy sector
Hempel A/S (Hempel.com) has launched the latest addition to the Hempaline Defend family; Hempaline Defend 430, a next-generation tank lining created to help energy operators boost efficiency, minimize downtime and extend maintenance intervals.
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February / March 2026
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PFAS-free fine-textured powder coatings from KABE Farben
A Swiss powder coating specialist now offers its complete range of finetextured powder coatings in PFAS-free versions.
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February / March 2026
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Er Samir Surlaker Conferred ICI Lifetime Achievement Award at ACECON 2025, Hyderabad
The Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), India's apex professional body for concrete technologists and construction professionals, conferred the prestigious ICI Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 upon Er Samir Surlaker, Director of Assess Build Chem Private Limited and Institute for International Talent Development Private Limited, at its flagship international event ACECON 2025, held recently in Hyderabad.
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February / March 2026
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New method could monitor corrosion and cracking in a nuclear reactor
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) researchers have developed a technique that enables real-time, 3D monitoring of corrosion, cracking, and other material failure processes inside a nuclear reactor environment.
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December 2025 / January 2026
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Coratia Tech's submersibles aid underwater corrosion inspection and control
Equipped with high-resolution cameras, ultrasonic thickness gauges, and specialized sensors, Coratia Tech's ROVS can inspect submerged surfaces to identify corrosion, metal loss, or marine growth before they become severe
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December 2025 / January 2026
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Stahl reopens advanced coatings facility in Ranipet, India
Stahl, the global leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials, has announced the reopening of its advanced coatings facility in Ranipet, India.
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December 2025 / January 2026
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EuroBLECH 2026 gains momentum as exhibitors commit early and new features launch
EuroBLECH 2026, organized by RX, the 28th edition of the exhibition, will take place October 20 – 23, 2026, continuing its legacy as the world's leading exhibition for sheet metal working technology.
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December 2025 / January 2026
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Technology developed to predict corrosion progression from steel infrastructure images
Reduce maintenance costs by optimizing inspection cycles and repair timing through forecasting the future condition of structures such as road bridges
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December 2025 / January 2026
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Covestro and Nippon Paint strengthen strategic partnership
China's automotive industry is shifting from rapid growth to structural adjustment and upgrading, while the broader industrial sector is intensifying efforts to tackle climate challenges and accelerate green transformation.
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December 2025 / January 2026
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Evonik Coating Additives launches TEGO® Foamex 8051, a highly efficient, long-lasting siloxane defoamer
lonbond has announced the latest addition to their chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating portfolio: lonbond™ CVD 29 Ultra.
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December 2025 / January 2026
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All-in-one: Henkel combines metal passivation and pretreatment in a single step for sustainable efficiency
The classic treatment of metal surfaces uses two different lines: one for pretreatment and one for passivation. With the conventional process, the parts go either directly to the user or on to the painting line.
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December 2025 / January 2026
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New lightweight polymer film can prevent corrosion
MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a protective coating to prevent solar cells and other infrastructure from corrosion, and to slow the aging of packaged food and medicines.
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December 2025 / January 2026
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AMPP Chennai Chapter organizes Research Scholars Meeting on Electrochemistry, Corrosion and Coatings
The third edition of the Research Scholars Meeting on Electrochemistry, Corrosion and Coatings (RSM-ECC 3.0) was conducted on November 15, 2025 at Holiday Inn, OMR IT Expressway, Chennai, organized by the AMPP Chennai Chapter and hosted by the Metrohm India Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
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