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October 14, 2025

BREAKING NEWS

BASF and Carlyle Reach Binding Transaction Agreement on Coatings Business

Enterprise value of €7.7 billion agreed for BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings and surface treatment businesses.
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UVMax® UV Cured Powder Coatings

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It’s TIME for the future of dry-film protection!

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Coatings World Sits Down with Bob Ruckle of Siltech this August

We caught up with Bob Ruckle, Global Marketing and Sales Director at Siltech, to discuss new technologies, manufacturing updates, and market headwinds.

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