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The last edition of the year of Zona de Pinturas is now available!
Latin America. Zona de Pinturas launches its latest edition of 2024, closing the year with a focus on the most relevant trends and advances for the coatings industry.
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University of Oklahoma Receives $4.8 Million for Eco-Friendly Aerospace Primer
United States. The University of Oklahoma has received a boost from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) at Tinker Air Force Base.
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BASF opens new production line for water-based dispersions
International. BASF has recently celebrated the official inauguration of its new water-based dispersion production line in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.
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Arkema launches 40% biocarbon ethyl acrylate from bioethanol
International. The company S.A. has announced the production of ethyl acrylate with 40% biocarbon content (BCC) derived from bioethanol, a major innovation at its acrylic monomer plant in Carling, France.
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Glasurit announces winner of the 6th edition of "Rewarding the Best Automotive Painter"
Argentina. Adrián Guadalupe, from Uruguay, takes first place in a contest that seeks to promote the professionalization of automotive refinishing in Latin America.
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The Growth of the Global Robotic Paint Booth Market Towards 2031
International. Allied Market Research has published a report predicting that the global robotic paint booth market will reach $10.68 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 12.7% between 2022 and 2031.
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Axalta Introduces Digital Platform for the Automotive Refinish Industry
International. Axalta has announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, its global customer experience platform for refinish customers.
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Safic-Alcan expands its portfolio of graphene-based anticorrosives
International. In a key step towards sustainability and improving industrial performance, Safic-Alcan has announced the addition of Graph'Up Oxi to its portfolio of advanced solutions.
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Spray Painting Machine Market to Reach $7.823 Billion by 2033
United States. According to a new research report published by Custom Market Insights, the global spray paint machine market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.42% between 2024 and 2033.
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Almatia Group: a new identity
Colombia. The company Quimicoplásticos has announced its brand transformation to Grupo Almatia. This change reflects the company's evolution over more than 42 years of operation.
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PPG Announces Purple Basil Color as Color of the Year 2025
United States. PPG announced its 2025 Color of the Year, Purple Basil (PPG1046-7), a refreshing, bold, and soothing dusty violet shade that represents adaptability in times of change.
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Paints and coatings market will reach 303,970 million dollars in 2032
International. The global paint and coatings market size was valued at $206.56 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from $217.36 billion in 2024 to $303.97 billion in 2032, according to a report by Fortune Business Insights.
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Arkema Aqueous PVDFs: Durability for Roofing
United States. Arkema's Kynar Aquatec® PVDF range has been recognised for its durability benefits in cool roof coatings.
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Glasurit® launches its new generation of sustainable coatings
Argentina. Glasurit®, BASF's premium brand of Automotive Refinishing, launches its new ProClass line coating offering.
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Graco to acquire Corob for €230 million
United States. Graco, a manufacturer of coatings equipment, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Corob for €230 million, with up to €30 million in additional contingent consideration.
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An innovator in the coatings industry
Almost 40 years in the industry accredit him as a great innovator in the coatings market. He is Rubén Vázquez.
By Laura Restrepo C.
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Coatings for Solar Panel Applications
Every year, nearly 5×1024 J of energy is provided by the sun and reaches the earth's surface. This amount is 10,000 times greater than the actual annual energy consumption of the entire world.
by Orietta León.
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Coatings, paints and weather phenomena
The El Niño and La Niña phenomena bring heavy temperature precipitation and drastic climate changes. Both can cause damage to facilities, buildings, walls, ceilings and even car coatings.
By Laura Restrepo C.
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Don Guillermo's legacy: more than a painting shop
Professional of the Month. We visited one of the three offices of the Sui Color network in Buenos Aires, where we interviewed its manager, Guillermo Ortega, in the midst of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of this painting shop in permanent expansion.
By Federico Duarte Garcés
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The circular economy of coatings paints in Latin America
The transformation towards a new model in the industry is essential in order to achieve more sustainable manufacturing systems in the region, in accordance with national plans and priorities.
By Paint Zone
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Overview of Defoaming Agents
In the manufacture of liquid products, from the smallest scale to complex industrial processes, foaming is one of the factors that must be controlled and monitored.
By Vanessa Palomo Vizcaino*
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A Cool Manager
Latin America. At 35 years old, Röhm's New Business Development Manager for the Americas enjoys more than technology, metal and Toluca games, with every hobby with his children.
By Federico Duarte Garcés
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Steps to Implement a Corrosion Management System
By implementing comprehensive corrosion management strategies, industries can reduce maintenance costs, extend asset life, improve safety, and minimize environmental impact.
By Abel De la Cruz Pérez*