BASF was named a 2016 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the 12^th time since 2002.

Axalta Coating Systems has launched the first of its kind Automotive Refinish Training Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tnemec Co. Inc., a manufacturer of protective coatings and linings, opened the doors of its new research and development (R&D) facility on March 30, 2017.

PPG has purchased the remaining 50% ownership interest in its Asian joint venture comprising IVC (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and IVC-OPS (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. from its joint-venture partner, Omni-Plus System Pte. Ltd.

Axalta Coating Systems has entered into a definitive agreement with The Valspar Corp. and The Sherwin-Williams Co. to acquire the assets related to Valspar’s North American Industrial Wood Coatings business for $420 million in cash.

RPM International Inc. reported net sales of $1.0 billion for its fiscal 2017 third quarter ended February 28, 2017.

Benjamin Moore announced a partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization dedicated to saving America’s historic places.

PPG has been named a recipient of a John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for 2016.

AkzoNobel and leading global container shipping company Maersk Line have signed a strategic sustainability partnership to reduce carbon emissions per container shipped by 10%.

The PPG Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Kentucky Science Center to support school visits by the organization’s “Ion Jones and the Lost Castle of Chemistry” traveling science education program.