- In June 2024, Henkel, a leader in coating pretreatment solutions, launched its new cleaner and coater technology, Bonderite M-NT 41044, designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability in metal pretreatment. In addition, this advanced solution streamlines processing steps from ten to four, significantly saving water and energy while ensuring strong corrosion protection and paint adhesion
- In November 2023, Henkel expanded its manufacturing capacity in Spain by introducing solvent- and chromium-free metal pretreatment technologies, boosting its range of coating solutions available to European facilities
- In December 2022, AkzoNobel acquired the liquid wheel coatings division of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH, enhancing its performance coatings portfolio. In addition, this acquisition complements AkzoNobel’s existing powder coatings range and broadens the scope of innovative products offered by the company
- In February 2022, PPG announced its acquisition of Arsonsisi’s powder coatings business, an industrial coatings firm based in Milan, Italy. In addition, Arsonsisi is known for its specialty powder coatings catering to the industrial and architectural sectors. In addition, the deal included Arsonsisi’s highly automated powder manufacturing plant in Verbania, capable of producing both small and large batches
- In February 2021, Henkel Adhesive Technologies partnered with ChemPoint, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., to establish a distribution agreement for the sale, marketing, and distribution of Henkel’s BONDERITE products in the U.S. and Canada
