The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10.
This year’s distributor coverage examines resilience and change across acquisitions, regulation, sustainability and supply chain strategies in paint and coatings.
Shifting tax, trade and regulatory policies are reshaping the chemical supply chain, creating both challenges and opportunities for paint and coatings manufacturers.
Economic uncertainty may dominate today’s market, but distributors are finding opportunity in innovation, sustainability, and stronger partnerships to build a more resilient coatings industry.
Even amid tariffs, tightening supply chains, and shifting regulations, coatings distributors are leaning on technical expertise, digital tools, and sustainable solutions to shape the industry’s future.
AkzoNobel’s new Nilai facility will accelerate regional innovation in sustainable decorative paints, with advanced labs and robotic testing capabilities.