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New tools for industrial coating companies in Belgium
The Belgian association VOM launches carbon footprint calculator for surface treatment companies as well as new training courses.
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BASF Coatings is history
The comapny BASF Coatings has officialy launched as an independent company under the name Surventis. Former owner BASF still holds a 40 % share.
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BASF Coatings names Executive Committee
BASF Coatings has announced the leadership team that will run the business as an independent company from 1 July 2026 onwards. New CEO will be Jens Luehering.
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AMAS Announces Ninth Edition of Surface Finishing México
The Mexican surface finishing association has confirmed dates and a revised format for its 2026 industry gathering in Querétaro, placing technical training and business networking at the centre of the...
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CO₂-efficient paint shop in Portugal
Dürr is building a turnkey paint shop for Volkswagen Autoeuropa's Portuguese plant in Palmela and is simultaneously implementing a comprehensive software solution.
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Hydrema cuts VOCs with new single-coat system
The Danish manufacturer of construction and earthmoving machinery has replaced its two-coat process with a single-coat solution at two production sites, reducing VOCs and increasing throughput.
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BMW adopts terahertz measurement for plastic coatings
Ther Leipzig site in Germany has introduced a terahertz-based inline measurement system for plastic exterior components, enabling non-destructive inspection of paint layer thickness in series production. ...
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Automated cell for surface finishing launched
ABB Robotics has launched a turnkey sanding and polishing cell aimed at small and medium-sized manufacturers seeking to automate surface finishing.
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AkzoNobel reports clear path for merger with Axalta
The Dutch coatings group reports that the two competing companies Sherwin Williams and Nippon Paint will no longer pursue a takeover of Akzo Nobel.
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Wagner expands into South America
The coating technology specialist has opened a new subsidiary in Brazil to serve the South American market directly.
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Coatings for major green energy project in China
Akzo Nobel is supplying protective coatings for wind power and chemical processing facilities at the world's largest integrated green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project.
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UK Industry warns of gaps in chromium VI regulation
One year after long-term authorisation was granted under UK REACH, surface engineering specialists are raising concerns that inconsistent enforcement could undermine both environmental protections and...
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Automation in Paint Shops: “Do not introduce too much technology”
How pre-selected packages make paint robots acessible for small companies.
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UV curing: A future without mercury lamps?
What the possible end of UV mercury lamps could mean for coating technology.