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May/June 2026

Features

The Aerospace Coatings Market 

The aerospace coatings market is driven by rising commercial aircraft production, expanding MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) operations for aging fleets and the demand for fuel-efficient, lightweight materials.

Features

UV Curing Finds Opportunities in Coatings Production

Driven by its benefits, UV coatings are proving to be an excellent fit for coil coatings.

Features

The Lab and Testing Equipment Report

Manufacturers are working to meet the needs of their customers with a variety of new equipment and services.

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Arxada’s 360-Degree Approach to Microbial Control: A Comprehensive Framework for a Changing Industry

See how a 360° approach improves detection, control, and plant performance.

Features

High Performance Pigments Update

Coatings World interviewed select manufacturers of high-performance pigments to gain insight into the current state of the market.

India/Asia Pacific Reports

The Impact of the Iran Crisis on Asian Coating Producers

Coating producers in the Asia Pacific region are going through a highly challenging environment characterized by rising raw material costs, supply chain disruptions and uncertain short and medium-term demand.

Latin America Reports

EU Paint Producers Focus on Mercosur Standards

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement was ratified on Jan. 9, 2026, approving a free trade agreement with Latin America’s Mercosur region, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Africa Report

Eastern Africa’s Crown Paints Plans New Emulsion Binder Plant

The raw material accounts for 80% of the feedstock Crown Paints’ uses in production of its products, including decorative, automotive, industrial and road marking paints.

Europe Reports

Advances and Hopes for the Regulatory Agenda

The EU has updated its paint and varnish criteria with a focus on emissions over time.

Editorial

Ripple Effect of the Middle East Conflict

The conflict in the Middle East is having a significant impact on the paint and coatings industry.