The AkzoNobel-Axalta Vote is Over. What Will Regulators Ask Next? PCI Editorial Staff August 7, 2026 One Comment Shareholders approved the $25 billion combination. A U.S. Second Request and preliminary U.K. process now put competition questions at center stage. Read More
AkzoNobel, Axalta Shareholders Approve $25 Billion Merger August 5, 2026 No Comments Both votes are now in, clearing a major deal condition while other hurdles remain before closing. Read More
Star Step Adds Powder Coatings with Acquisition August 4, 2026 No Comments The deal adds a new powder platform to its industrial coatings business, spanning four major resin chemistries. Read More
Burgess Pigment Completes Thiele Kaolin Acquisition August 3, 2026 No Comments The completed deal brings two Georgia kaolin operations together and reshapes their combined production and technical footprint. Read More
BASF Raises Outlook, Reports €3.5B Coatings-Sale Gain July 31, 2026 No Comments Pricing and volume improved, while Surface Technologies earnings remained under pressure as restructuring continued. Read More
Viewpoint More Than a Matter of Size The 2026 PCI 25 shows the breadth, movement and specialization of North America’s coatings market. Courtney Bassett July 31, 2026 No Comments PCI’s 2026 PCI 25 shows how privately held, regional and specialized manufacturers are shaping North America’s paint and coatings market.Read More
Univar Expands EMEA CASE Reach With Acquisition July 30, 2026 No Comments The deal adds regional materials expertise and a new team to its Performance Materials business. Read More
AkzoNobel, Axalta Revise Merger Governance Ahead of Vote July 23, 2026 One Comment The coatings companies shortened a key board-governance period and lowered an approval threshold following shareholder discussions about their proposed combination. Read More
2026 PCI 25: No. 7, The Pittsburgh Paints Company Pittsburgh Paints Co.’s first full year as an independent business included a leadership change, brand overhaul and Canada’s transition to CIL. Courtney Bassett July 20, 2026 No Comments PCI’s No. 7 profile follows Pittsburgh Paints Co.’s first full year after leaving PPG and the late-year CIL transition in Canada.Read More
2026 PCI 25: 14, TV Paints LLC TV Paints LLC continued manufacturing EasyCare and Majic products during True Value’s first full year under Do it Best Group. Courtney Bassett July 20, 2026 No Comments TV Paints LLC’s PCI 25 profile follows the Cary paint-manufacturing operation through a transition year under Do it Best Group.Read More