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Fire officials said a chemical process may have contributed to illnesses at a site known for fluoropolymer and PTFE coating operations.

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation begins applying across the EU, including new limits on PFAS in packaging that contacts food.

The latest move turns an ongoing shareholder dispute into a proposed carve-out that could reshape H.B. Fuller’s portfolio.

Shareholders approved the $25 billion combination. A U.S. Second Request and preliminary U.K. process now put competition questions at center stage.

The headline index strengthened sharply, but the read-through for Chemical Products is more complicated than the top-line number suggests.

Both votes are now in, clearing a major deal condition while other hurdles remain before closing.

Producers that missed the July 31 filing date could face compliance action, with added verification rules for qualifying large companies.

PCI’s 2026 PCI 25 shows how privately held, regional and specialized manufacturers are shaping North America’s paint and coatings market.

The product-category rule establishes cradle-to-grave assessment requirements for coil and extrusion systems used on steel and aluminum.

The 2027 conference is seeking unpublished technical work covering coatings, inks, digitalization, adhesives and construction chemicals.