European Coatings

Covestro has inaugurated a new production line for polyester resins at its Meppen site in Germany, responding to growing demand for high-performance polyester resins across Europe. The multi-million-euro investment expands GMP-compliant production capacity for food contact and performance coatings applications.

German coatings manufacturer Mipa has founded a dedicated subsidiary in Turkey, expanding its local presence in the automotive refinish coatings market. The new entity is based in Izmir and marks a further step in the company's international growth strategy.

Covestro has appointed Dr. Andrea Maier-Richter as Executive Vice President and Head of its Coatings & Adhesives business unit, effective 1 October 2026. With more than 25 years of international leadership experience at Bayer and Covestro, she brings expertise spanning corporate strategy, technology, innovation, marketing, and sales.

A new review critically examines how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can accelerate the development of sustainable polymeric marine antifouling coatings. The author highlights opportunities to predict fouling resistance, optimise formulations and reduce experimental effort, while identifying key challenges including data scarcity and lack of standardised t...

IMCD has named Martin Wolf as its new Managing Director for China, effective October 2026. With over two decades of experience in the chemical industry, Wolf is set to strengthen supplier and customer relationships and drive business growth in the Chinese market.