AkzoNobel invests $60m in North American powder coatings expansion
A multi-million-dollar investment programme has upgraded production, infrastructure and technology across three of AkzoNobel’s North American powder coatings sites....
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.
Propspeed names Gulf Coast sales manager and technical support
Coatings company Propspeed has appointed Joe Mercurio as its new Gulf Coast sales manager and technical support. In his...
AkzoNobel Q3 2026 shows rise in marine and protective coatings revenue
AkzoNobel’s Marine and Protective Coatings business reported third-quarter revenue of €385m in 2026, up 1 per cent from €381m...
Awlgrip expands Gloss Finish Primer to North America and Asia-Pacific
Awlgrip has expanded its Gloss Finish Primer to North America and Asia-Pacific, following its introduction in Europe in 2025....
IBEX announces 2026 Innovation Award winners
IBEX has announced the winners of its Innovation Awards for 2026, with 12 products receiving awards and three receiving...
How shifting regional regulations are shaping the hull coatings market
Representing more than a simple tick box exercise, fouling control has been an essential pre-launch consideration for owners and...
IP Corporation expands COR-Grip Pro marine bonding product family
IP Corporation is now bringing a wider selection of its marine bonding compounds and adhesives together under the COR-Grip...
AkzoNobel expands global network with launch of first yacht paint application centre in Germany
AkzoNobel has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Centre (YPAC) in Germany, expanding its network of technical training and...
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...
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...
