AkzoNobel shares plummet as Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams offer withdrawn
Nippon Paint Holdings and Sherwin-Williams have issued a joint statement confirming that the companies are no longer pursuing a...
Antifoul and coatings
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.
Gtechniq expands marketing and product teams
Automotive detailing and marine coatings manufacturer, Gtechniq, has appointed three new team members across its marketing and product divisions...
AkzoNobel rejects €13bn takeover bid
Global paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has rejected a conditional and non-binding proposal from Nippon Paint Holdings Co. and...
Wessex Resins & Adhesives partners with GRP Solutions for Pro-Set Epoxy in UK
Wessex Resins & Adhesives has entered into a distribution partnership with GRP Solutions covering the UK market for Pro-Set...
AkzoNobel reports Q1 2026 results amid ‘turbulent market’
Global paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has reported its first-quarter 2026 results. Organic sales decreased by 1 per cent...
Pro-Set Formulated Resin Systems announces new leadership team
Pro-Set Formulated Resin Systems (PFRS) has made several senior leadership appointments as it expands its operations in speciality coatings,...
Humphree selects Propspeed Foulfree for stabilisation systems
Humphree and Propspeed have entered into a strategic partnership, with Humphree endorsing the use of Propspeed’s Foulfree Multi-Surface System...
Lloyd’s Register approves graphene hull coating promising up to 10% fuel savings
GIT Coatings has received type approval and technical assurance from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its graphene-based foul-release hull coating,...
Boero Yacht Coatings partners with Ferrari Hypersail
Boero Yacht Coatings, the professional yacht and superyacht coating manufacturer and brand of Gruppo Boero’s yachting division, has become...
AkzoNobel Q4 and FY2025 results: Flat sales as revenue dips
Global paint and coatings maker AkzoNobel has published results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. In the...
Cranchi Yachts to use Propspeed coatings as standard
Italian boatbuilder Cranchi Yachts has selected Propspeed to supply biocide-free foul-release coating systems as standard for use across part...
