Paint & Coating News

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE: TROX), a leading manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment, announced the decision to permanently shut down its titanium dioxide plant located in Botlek, Netherlands, which has an annual capacity of 90,000 tons.

BASF, in collaboration with Sika, has unveiled a groundbreaking amine curing agent, now commercially available under the Baxxodur® EC 151 brand.

Samsung SDI, the South Korean battery manufacturer, announced a significant stock issuance plan aimed at raising approximately 2 trillion KRW (around $13.8 billion) to enhance its global battery production capabilities.

Huayi Group announced its intention to acquire a 60% stake in San Ai Fu New Materials Co., Ltd. (referred to as San Ai Fu) from its parent company, Shanghai Huayi Holding Group Co., Ltd. (hereafter Shanghai Huayi), through a cash transaction.

Flint Group, a supplier of inks and coatings to the printing and packaging industries, has expanded its support for Canadian label and narrow web customers with the opening of a new distribution centre in Montreal, Quebec.

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Dow has announced that its propylene glycol (PG) manufacturing plant in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Emission Certification (ISCC) PLUS.

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Arkema announces the launch of the Carat project at its Carling plant in France. The project aims to increase the capacity and sustainability of the plant, which specializes in the production of acrylic acid monomers and superabsorbent polymers.

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LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently close the Propylene Oxide Styrene and Monomer (POSM) production unit (PO11) at the Maasvlakte site in the Netherlands.

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In a dramatic display of trade aggression, Ameirican President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariffs that have triggered a wave of retaliation from nations around the world.

DuPont announced that Jon Kemp, the current president of its Electronics and Industrial division, will serve as the CEO and board member of the upcoming electronics company, which is set to spin off and become an independent entity.

Industrial Summit Technology (IST), based in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, introduced an innovative polyimide fiber called Imidetex, set to redefine applications in composite materials.

Hempel released its annual report for 2024, showcasing a comprehensive overview of its operations, financial performance, sustainability efforts, and corporate governance.

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), in collaboration with the Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), released a new technical reference (TR 129) regarding methanol fuel bunkering.

On the evening of March 17, Wanhua Chemical released its earnings report for 2024, revealing a total revenue of ¥182.07 billion, marking a 3.83% increase year-on-year.

BASF and Sika have jointly developed a new amine-based building block for curing epoxy resins, which is now available on the market under BASF's Baxxodur EC 151 brand.

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Germany’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser has been put into operation at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site. With a connected load of 54 MW, the electrolyser can supply up to one metric ton of zero-carbon hydrogen per hour to the main plant.

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A significant announcement has emerged from Zhang Wei, the acting charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Russia. He stated that China and Russia are in discussions regarding visa issues and are working to optimize their visa systems, potentially lead

Recently, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) announced a comprehensive proposal targeting various sectors in China, including maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding.

On March 12, 2025, Lotte Chemical announced that it will supply recycled plastic materials for Samsung Electronics' latest smartphone, the Galaxy S25, marking a significant step in their collaboration on resource recycling systems.

LyondellBasell has announced plans to construct a new 400,000 ton/year propylene facility at its Channelview plant in Texas. The construction is set to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with production expected to start by the end of 2028.