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AI-supported planning for paint shops

Axalta has announced a partnership with aspaara, a provider of AI-based optimisation solutions for planning and operational processes in paint shops.

Price increase ppg
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PPG Implements Global Price Increase of up to 20%

The US coatings manufacturer has begun raising prices across its entire portfolio of paints, coatings and specialty products, citing volatility in petrochemical, energy and transportation markets.

Daifuku acquires Eisenmann
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Eisenmann becomes part of the Daifuku Group

German based paint shop developer Eisenmann GmbH has announced that Daifuku (Japan) will acquire 100% of the shares in Eisenmann GmbH from its current shareholder, Nimbus Hands-on Investors (Netherlands). ...

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A new platform for decision-makers in surface technology

Connecting the World of Industrial Coating: What this new platform is about and why you should not miss it!

AI programming of paint robots for industrial coaters.
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AI-supported robot programming lowers entry barriers

ABB Robotics integrates an AI assistant into its “RobotStudio” Suite, an offline programming and simulation software, which supports users in creating and optimizing painting programs through...

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Automated coating technology for industrial chair production

New system enables efficient coating of foam moulds for work chairs used in cleanrooms and ESD environments.

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ECOLROMAT 2026: Submit Your Paper Now!

In November, leading experts in railway vehicle coating will gather for ECOLROMAT in Mulhouse, France. The world’s only international specialist conference with this thematic focus thus returns to...

Management of Leutenegger & Frei
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Leutenegger + Frei Drives Internationalisation

The developer of complete paint shop systems announced to establish a broader international presence and strengthen in management team with the creation of a business development role.

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Mankiewicz expands in China

The German coatings manufacturer just opened a new plant in Dushan, China, closely to Shanghai. The plant is the companies second in China now.

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Anti-corrsion for non-agitation enviroments

A new anti-corrosive from Cortec promises strong protection while using only thin films.

A paint robot that is controled by AI in a paint shop
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AI helps with robotic painting

New control system makes robotic painting attractive even without series production.

Colour of the year Mankiewicz
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Mankiewicz presents Colours of the Year 2026

The manufacturer of paints based in Hamburg is presenting three color trends for 2026: Tree House, Ice Water, and Sour. These demonstrate how colors and material reflect social development.       ...

BASF opening for automotive serieal paint
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BASF Coatings invests in automotive series paints

BASF Coatings has opened a new production facility for automotive series paints at its German Headquarter and invested in the development of automotive series paints in another site in Germany.

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Next years automotive colours unveiled

BASF Coatings has unveiled a new collection of automotive colours entitled ‘Driving the Proxy’. The palette is based on global trend analyses and was developed in collaboration with design studios...