Damir Gagro

Hanover

Editor-in-Chief and Director Content at European Coatings

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Lightweight fillers: Safic-Alcan partners with Microsphera

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

Safic-Alcan has announced a new pan-European distribution agreement with Microsphera, a manufacturer of hollow glass microspheres (HGMs). The partnership, effective immediately, will enhance market accessibility and technical support for these lightweight fillers, which offer ultra-low density, superior thermal insulation, and high resistance to heat and chemicals.
World Paint and Coatings Week 2025: A global first for the industry

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

For the first time in history, the global coatings industry will unite for the World Paint and Coatings Week, an initiative led by the World Coatings Council. Taking place from 24 to 28 March 2025, this event coincides with the European Coatings Show and the European Coatings Show Conference in Nuremberg, creating a unique opportunity for industry professionals to engage in discussions on the latest developments, innovations, and regulatory trends.
American Coatings Association: statement on tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

New tariffs could disrupt global supply chains and increase costs for coatings manufacturers. Image source: Cybrain – stock.adobe.com The coatings industry relies on a stable global trade network to supply essential raw materials and maintain production efficiency.
BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

BASF Coatings and NIO, active in the global smart electric vehicle market, have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) aimed at establishing a strategic partnership to enhance cooperation in the automotive coatings sector. This collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship, focusing on automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles.
INX International opens new facility in Brazil

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

The flexographic and gravure manufacturing facility in Cabreuva, Brazil. The site is located in the state Sao Paulo, where INX built a new metal decorating plant to produce 2-piece inks in 2018. Construction of the 65,000 square-foot facility began in mid-2023 and is the first part of a master plan complex. Cabreuva is a thriving and growing city with a population now exceeding 50,000 and is only 25 miles from the INX metal decorating plant in Itatiba.
Roof coating market: growth expected by 2029

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

The global market for roof coatings is projected to reach EUR 9.4 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%, according to a new report by Markets and Markets. The increasing demand for high-performance coatings for roofs is driving market growth, particularly solutions that enhance energy efficiency, protect the structural integrity of roofing systems, and extend maintenance cycles. Modern roof coatings are engineered to meet a variety of functional requirements.
Sika acquires building finishing company in the USA

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

Since the acquisition of Parex, The Swiss company has continuously increased its presence in the building finishing segment in the USA. Source: fotomek - stock.adobe.com Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, a supplier of building finishing materials. HPS distributes “Schönox” branded products, manufactured by Sika Germany, in the US market.
Akzo Nobel proposes to separate powder coatings business from its Indian subsidiary

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

Akzo Nobel has confirmed that it’s made an offer to acquire the powder coatings operations from its publicly listed Indian subsidiary. Source: Darya Lavinskaya - stock.adobe.com The offer also includes transferring the intellectual property for the local decorative paints business to its Indian subsidiary.
Pigments: Sudarshan completes acquisition of Heubach

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (“SCIL” or “Company”) has announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary Sudarshan Europe it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Germany-based Heubach Group (“Heubach”) in a combination of an asset and share deal. This strategic acquisition creates a global pigment company, bringing together SCIL’s operations and expertise with Heubach’s technological capabilities.
Mipa Group takes over Wildschek Lacke

2 months ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

The Germany-based Mipa Group is expanding its sales network in Austria and taking over the business of Wildschek Lacke & Farben, headquartered in Münchendorf near Vienna, with effect from 1 February 2025. Wildschek Lacke & Farben, headquartered in Münchendorf near Vienna, employs around 50 people at all locations. Source: Mipa Group The Wildschek paint factory has been manufacturing in Vienna, Austria since 1948 and moved to its current headquarters in 2023.