Boero launches latest paint system with ‘plenty of meat to sand’
Hot on the heels of Challenger Pro, which Boero started promoting at the start of the year, it’s now...
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.
Boero Yacht Coatings and Alliance Marine end partnership
Boero Yacht Coatings and Alliance Marine are ending their partnership in France from September 2026, with both companies choosing...
AkzoNobel and Axalta name three directors for combined company board
AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have confirmed that Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed...
Historic tall ship Le Français returns to service after refit
The 47m tall ship Le Français, built in 1948, has been refitted ahead of its 2026 working season, which...
International introduces Micron 350 antifouling to Asia-Pacific
AkzoNobel is introducing International Micron 350 antifouling to the Asia-Pacific market from September 2026, following its availability in Europe....
Boero bets on Challenger Pro to simplify superyacht coatings
For Boero Yacht Coatings, the newly released Challenger Pro is more than a product refresh. It represents a rethink...
AkzoNobel reports higher Q2 profitability
AkzoNobel has published its results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting higher operating income and an improved adjusted...
Boero goes beyond coatings in battle for superyacht paint market
When a superyacht owner asks for the exact colour of a Bentley, the challenge is not simply matching a...
Inside the Ferrari partnership changing Boero’s yacht coatings
Working alongside Ferrari inevitably attracts attention. But for Boero Yacht Coatings, the real prize isn’t the branding. It’s the...
Nippon Paint offers €7.5bn for AkzoNobel decorative paints unit
Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings has offered €7.5bn to acquire Dutch rival AkzoNobel’s decorative coatings business. Nippon Paint confirmed the...
Eric Alström appointed group president and CEO of Hempel
Eric Alström will become group president and CEO of Danish coatings manufacturer Hempel on 1 August 2026. He succeeds Michael...
