- In July 2023, Austria-based Miba AG announced plans to invest USD 17.6 million to open a new manufacturing facility in South-Eastern Styria. The expansion will double the production area from 3,000 square meters to 6,300 square meters, with a focus on improving the production of coating systems and related equipment
- In May 2023, Sames Kremlin introduced the Nanogun Airmix Xcite, an electrostatic spray gun designed for automotive and wood coating applications. The gun offers exceptional performance and is available in three pressure ranges, 120, 200, and 400 bar
- In April 2023, J. Wagner GmbH unveiled the PEA-X1, an advanced automatic powder gun integrated with a robot-based system. The product features automatic control, high efficiency, excellent coating quality, flexibility, user-friendly design, and cost-effective maintenance
- In March 2023, Carlisle Fluid Technologies, a subsidiary of Carlisle Companies, introduced the new Binks DX200 diaphragm pumps for high-pressure fluid operation during coating applications. These pumps are expected to see widespread use in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction
- In August 2022, PPG Industries Inc. acquired Germany-based Karl Worwag Lack Und Farbenfabrik GmbH & Co. Kg, a company specializing in industrial coatings. This acquisition aimed to enhance PPG's product portfolio and supply chain network
