End of bid clears path for continuation of AkzoNobel and Axalta merger of equals. Nippon Paint Holdings Co. and The Sherwin-Williams Company said June 3 they have ended their joint effort to acquire Akzo Nobel N.V., removing the chief obstacle to AkzoNobel’s proposed $25 billion all-stock merger of equals with Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. The […]
BASF Coatings Names Steve Arndt to Lead Global Refinish Business
BASF Coatings has appointed Steve Arndt senior vice president of its global automotive refinish coatings business, effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Chris Titmarsh, who is stepping down after a 20-year career with the company. Arndt brings more than 30 years in the automotive refinish industry spanning manufacturing and distribution across North America and Europe. […]
PPG Reports First Quarter Sales of $3.9 Billion
Refinish volumes down double digits on comparison to strong first half of 2025, but U.S. claims trends signal earlier recovery. PPG reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $3.9 billion, up 7% year over year, and said the U.S. automotive refinish market is recovering faster than the company initially expected based on improving collision claims data […]
PPG Begins Global Price Hikes of Up to 20% Across Coatings Portfolio
PPG has begun raising prices by up to 20% on its paints, coatings and specialty products worldwide including automotive refinish, citing sharp cost inflation for raw materials, energy, logistics and packaging across the coatings supply chain. The Pittsburgh, Pa.-based coatings maker, which reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025, said April 15 that the […]
Axalta Wins Six Innovation Awards, Including Refinish Waterborne Clearcoat
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has received six Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Innovation Awards for products spanning its Refinish, Mobility Coatings, and Industrial Coatings business units. The refinish product recognized was Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC 8260 Premium Waterborne Clearcoat, which the company said reduces solvent emissions by more than 65 percent compared to conventional clearcoats. […]
BASF Coatings Expands Biomass-Balanced Products Offering to North America
BASF Coatings is expanding its biomass-balanced product line into North America in 2025, following successful launches in Europe and Asia. The move is part of the company’s sustainability strategy focused on reducing CO2 emissions and supporting circular economy principles. The company currently offers approximately 250 biomass-balanced products across three regions and three business areas, including […]
PPG Launches New Clearcoats for Collision Repair Markets
PPG has introduced new clearcoat products for the U.S. collision repair industry, targeting both value-focused and premium segments. The company announced two new products on May 7, including: PPG Super Value SC300 Series clearcoats, designed as a fast-drying, cost-effective solution PPG DELTRON NXT DC7020 Premium Glamour Speed Clearcoat, which features a five-minute bake time for […]
BASF Coatings Launches Enhanced Digital Color Solutions for Body Shops
BASF Coatings has expanded its cloud-based Refinity platform with new color identification technology for automotive refinish customers. The platform integrates digital business, training, and color solutions for body shops worldwide. The company has introduced a new spectrophotometer called ScanR, which can take five measurements in 30 seconds. The device includes automatic Vehicle Identification Number and […]
BASF to Sell Brazilian Decorative Paints business to Sherwin-Williams for $1.15 Billion
Will explore strategic options for remaining coatings activities in second quarter including automotive OEM and refinish. BASF and Sherwin-Williams have signed an agreement on the sale of the Brazilian decorative paints business, which is part of BASF’s Coatings division. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is $1.15 billion. The transaction is structured […]
3M and BASF Coatings Partner to Define Sustainable Collision Repair Practices
3M and BASF’s Coatings division announced a collaboration to co-develop and deliver new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training content to the collision repair industry. The new SOPs will be tailored to help body shops achieve greater sustainability and productivity within the automotive refinish process. In the video embedded below from I-CAR, 3M and BASF […]
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