Solera announced a strategic partnership with PPG to integrate PPG’s premium automotive refinish coatings—including NEXA AUTOCOLOR® and MAXMEYER® brands—into Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform. The collaboration will reportedly enable PPG customers to measure COâ‚‚ emissions per repair based on factors such as repair method, paint application process, and drying conditions. Read More…
The facility, which is the seventh support ad supply location in Gemini’s U.S. logistics network, is intended to enhance the company’s ability to serve its upper Midwest customers by providing more localized distribution. Read More…
Henkel celebrated the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. With an investment of approximately $30 million and additional support from South Dakota’s government and economic development organizations, the site has doubled in size—from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet—enhancing its role as Henkel’s North American flagship for thermal management and adhesives solutions. Read More…
Union Coating & Chemical Industries, in partnership with the Barren County Economic Authority and Kentucky’s Gov. Andy Beshear, announced plans for a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Ky. Union is a global producer of advanced powder coating solutions headquartered in Egypt. The company will invest $11.9 million in the first phase of the project, with total investment expected to reach $20 million. The plant will initially produce powder coating compounds, with future expansion into additional product lines as demand grows. Read More…
Azelis announced it has acquired 100 percent of the shares of Distona AG (‘Distona’), a distributor of industrial chemicals located in Switzerland. Read More…
Pittsburgh Paints Company’s Canadian business will transition into a stand-alone company under the name Canadian Industries Limited (CIL). The company says this move revives the brand’s long heritage while positioning it for renewed growth and investment in Canada, with a continued focus on delivering innovative architectural paints and stains for commercial and residential markets. Read More…