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A practical guide to assessing regulatory requirements, technical data, and performance characteristics when evaluating raw materials for latex paint.

This study evaluates how open time extending additives influence open time, wet edge, viscosity, gloss and blocking across architectural and wood coatings.

A new calcium carbonate with a negative carbon footprint allows formulators to reduce Scope 3 emissions while maintaining performance.

A disco kickoff set the tone for WCS, followed by focused keynotes, steady conversations and productive time on the floor.

Early reactions to the AkzoNobel–Axalta merger reveal strategic optimism, investor pushback and muted market response. Here’s what industry commentary is signaling so far.

A sensory innovation translates 70 colors into tactile and auditory experiences, expanding accessibility for blind and low-vision users through Cromopoems.

Chemical compliance affects efficiency, cost and risk. Connecting documentation and regulatory data helps improve consistency across paint and coatings workflows.

Bio-based citrate esters and xanthan gum offer sustainable alternatives in paint formulations, reducing VOCs while maintaining application and performance.

Shamrock Trading Corporation’s headquarters pairs Linetec-finished PVDF exteriors with clear anodized interiors on a unitized system to streamline installation and performance.

The Wallcovering Association’s TecTrac event brought together union members, manufacturers and designers to spotlight training, sustainability and the evolving skills shaping modern wallcovering installation.