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A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to sell its Germany-based European industrial coatings business to The Sherwin-Williams Co.

PPG recently announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.

The global paints and coatings market was estimated to be valued at more than $140 billion in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2020-2027.

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the publication and availability of the “U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2019-2024)” and “Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2019-2024).”

Global consumption of paint and coatings was 44.4 million tons (98 billion pounds) in 2019, worth $132 billion.

The Coating Additives business line of Evonik recently introduced SPHERILEX silica wet chemistry technology, with three new products.

PPG recently announced that its Barberton and Huron, Ohio, facilities were recognized by the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) for programs that advance the company’s health, safety, and environmental performance.

Vitralit 2028 from Panacol is a UV-curable coating that is resistant to chemicals and is autoclavable.