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Ernesto Milan will oversee manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, logistics, maintenance and continuous improvement at the company’s U.S. operations.

Competitors from China, Thailand and the United Kingdom led the automotive refinish competition, while a separate award recognized efficient material and process use.

The collaboration will combine process equipment and inkjet expertise to move selective deposition toward high-volume advanced packaging.

The coatings companies unveiled the identity and planned ticker symbol for their combined business ahead of the expected 2027 merger closing.

Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

The investment pairs an established protective-coatings contractor with acquisition capital aimed at expanding geographic reach, services and relationships across critical infrastructure markets.

Two tank rehabilitation projects were recognized for coating and lining work addressing biological growth, moisture intrusion and long-term corrosion protection.

The transaction adds industrial wood-coatings R&D and manufacturing in Italy, the Philippines and the United States, marking Star Step’s first expansion outside the country.

The agreement expands regional access to Eastman additives, resins, solvents and other materials used in coatings and inks.

François Desné has joined Arkema as senior vice president of High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases and a member of the company’s executive committee.