Paint & Coating News

SCGC announced the latest progress of the Long Son Petrochemical Complex (LSP) Ethane Feedstock Enhancement Project (LSPE Project) in Vietnam.

• SCGC

U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil has bought several batches of naphtha for its newly completed petrochemical complex in southern China as it prepares for the official start-up of the $10 billion plant, according to industry and trade sources.

• ExxonMobil

European Commission officially announced its preliminary ruling regarding the imposition of temporary anti-dumping duties on imported epoxy resins from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

AkzoNobel has unveiled an innovative water-based wood coating that contains 20% bio-based ingredients, marking a significant step toward enhancing the use of renewable raw materials without compromising performance.

On February 26, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he would “soon” impose a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union, which would encompass “automobiles and all products.”

On February 27, 2025, President Donald Trump revealed plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting March 4, bringing the total tariff rate to 20%.

This decision follows a series of financial challenges, as the company reported a 4% decline in total revenue for 2024, amounting to €145.59 billion.

Germany's recent elections have culminated in the victory of Merz, the candidate from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), raising questions about the future of Germany-China relations.

Henkel has announced the opening of an advanced application engineering center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, further strengthening its Adhesive Technologies business’ leadership in the electronics sector.

• Henkel
• Adhesive

Röhm Shanghai has earned ISCC PLUS certification for its MMA, PMMA, and methacrylate resin products manufactured at its Shanghai site in China.

• ROHM
• Shanghai
• ISCC plus

The cooperation agreement between the two companies enables Bodo Möller Chemie to expand its product portfolio to include extremely strong, stiff and lightweight carbon fiber products.

• Bodo Möller Chemie
• DowAksa

WACKER will present its VINNOL solid resin portfolio at the European Coatings Show 2025. The focus of the product range will be on the polymer binder VINNOL H 15/45 M (Renewables).

• WACKER
• VINNOL
• solid resin

Yancoal, a dominant force in Australia's coal industry, plans to strategically deploy A$1.8 billion (about $1.2 billion) of its cash reserves to acquire new assets, which may not only come from Australia, but also involve areas outside the coal industry.

• Yancoal
• Australia

Hot melt adhesive manufacturer Power Adhesives has launched its new bulk adhesive range. The new adhesive range offers high-performance bonding solutions for industrial applications.

• Power Adhesives
• Hot melt adhesive
• HMA

Evonik and Fuhua Tongda Chemicals Company (Fuhua) have established a joint venture in Leshan, Sichuan Province, to produce and sell hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in China.

• Evonik
• Fuhua Tongda Chemicals Company
• hydrogen peroxide
• H2O2

Brennetag announced the expansion of its Innovation and Application Center in Navi Mumbai, India, to provide advanced formulation, testing and development capabilities to the Indian construction industry.

• Brennetag

Longbai Group Co., Ltd. announced a significant price adjustment, increasing the sales price of various grades of titanium dioxide by 300 yuan per ton for domestic customers and $50 per ton for international clients.

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) is considering imposing fees and restrictions on Chinese shipping operators and vessels built in China, a move that could significantly disrupt the global shipping industry.

BASF India Ltd. officially broke ground on a new facility in Dahisar, India, aimed at enhancing its production capacity for Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU).

In a recent address from the White House, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would impose a 25% tariff on products imported from the European Union.