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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. 

A British Coatings Federation initiative is trialing a take-back system aimed at improving paint reuse and reducing waste.

AMPP introduced TalentForce to support workforce development across the corrosion industry.

Early signs of volatility are emerging as geopolitical tensions start influencing feedstocks, logistics routes and cost structures across the industry.

National Polymer announced the passing of Robert Toothman, who worked in compounding and warehouse operations.

LANXESS announced price increases affecting two key intermediates used across coatings and polymer formulations.

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution urged federal regulators to examine new ocean shipping surcharges impacting chemical distributors and global supply chains.

The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology released the technical program for FOCUS 2026, scheduled for April 30 in Livonia, Michigan.

Songwon Industrial Co. announced global price increases of 12%–20% for polymer stabilizers and coatings products.

ISO released a new standard aimed at environmentally responsible ship hull cleaning, developed with input from marine coatings stakeholders including Jotun.