AkzoNobel and Axalta to be Called Axanzo Following Merger

BICN October 27, 2026

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Editorial Trick-or-Treat

You never know what you’re going to get when you knock on the door and say trick-or-treat. As a child, I clearly remember hoping for a candy bar, but sometimes getting a bruised apple instead. When I was in high school, one of my pals had an older brother who was already marrying for the second time. It was a small, private affair and the little wedding party was invited back to my friend’s parents’ home for the dinner. It happened to be Halloween.

Guests were having too much fun, and too much of everything else, as they sat in the living room eating their dinners on their laps. A little ghost, or maybe a cowboy, rang the doorbell and called out a bright "Trick-or-treat!" An inebriated guest offered to get the door, opened it and as the little trick-or-treater held out his sack, the guest said "Trick!" And with that, scooped a helping of mashed potatoes and gravy into the bag. (READ MORE)

Andy Adams, Editor
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CanBoat - Marine Distress Flares

Questions about the need to carry distress flares, what types to use and when to use them are among the most asked when I am conducting a Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check. Let’s start with when you need to carry flares. Pleasure craft greater than 6 meters (19.8 ft) in length and up to 12 meters ( 39.4 ft) in length are exempt from carrying distress flares if: they are in final preparation or engaged in official... READ MORE

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MarineWorx Funding Is Still Available!
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AkzoNobel and Axalta to be Called Axanzo Following Merger
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) have announced Axanzo as the name of the combined company following completion of their intended merger. The planned merger, announced in November 2025, will create a global coatings leader with the scale, strength and reach to accelerate sustainable growth and deliver breakthrough innovation. READ MORE

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Education

ABYC Presents USCG Risk Mitigation 11 - Enlightening the Industry on Lights and Batteries

November 5, 1:00pm–3:00pm (ET), Online. Topics include:
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- Navigation Lights
Learn what goes into designing and building a C-5 compliant navigation light, boat manufacturer installation and application considerations, and about common installation mistakes and how to avoid them. READ MORE

Product Focus

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People

The International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) Appoints Andrew Parkinson as Executive Director

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