AkzoNobel to acquire rival Axalta in $9.2bn coatings deal
Dutch paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has agreed to acquire its smaller rival, Axalta Coating Systems, in a cross-border...
Antifoul and coatings’ trends
Latest news on antifoul and coatings in the marine industry, including paint and ceramic coatings for marine vessels. MIN articles look at benefits for boat owners of using antifoul products which have a sustainable agenda. Plus, MIN unpicks the economics for container ships using appropriate antifoul – in terms of reducing fuel.
AkzoNobel’s Q3 profitability improves to 15.1%
The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has published its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Chief executive...
Propspeed introduces Foulfree Multi-Surface System
Propspeed has introduced the Foulfree Multi-Surface System, a biocide-free foul-release coating designed for use on a range of surface...
Hempel appoints Gosha Kolton to lead marine division
Danish coatings and paints manufacturer Hempel has appointed Gosha Kolton as executive vice president and head of marine, effective...
The Superyacht Coating Conference returns to Metstrade 2025
The Superyacht Coating Conference will return to RAI Amsterdam on 18–19 November 2025, running alongside Metstrade and The Superyacht...
Cerashield launches ceramic coating range for UK marine market
Cerashield, a company specialising in ceramic coatings for marine surfaces, has launched a UK online store offering its products...
AkzoNobel coatings used on world’s first sail-assisted Aframax tanker
AkzoNobel has supplied 350,000 litres of International-marine coatings to a groundbreaking build – the world’s first Aframax tanker equipped...
ICOMIA podcast: Matt Anzardo on AkzoNobel’s leadership in yacht coatings, sustainability & industry collaboration
The yacht coatings industry, while niche, plays a critical role in both environmental stewardship and global maritime economies. AkzoNobel,...
Awlgrip introduces dual-function gloss primer
Awlgrip has released a new product designed to streamline coating applications in the superyacht sector, which the firm says...
Propspeed appoints distributor for Croatia and Slovenia
Propspeed, a company specialising in underwater foul-release coatings, has signed an agreement with Luka Marine Murter to act as...
Propspeed partners with SeaKeepers on marine conservation initiative
Propspeed has announced a partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), a Monaco-based non-profit that facilitates oceanographic research aboard...
