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James Hardie announced a new hue for its 2026 lineup, chosen to balance bold visual impact with long-term durability.

PPG’s large-scale demonstration at SEMA 2025 showcased how automation continues to reshape expectations in refinish operations.

Axalta received global recognition for a refinish system developed to support faster curing and lower energy use across collision repair environments.

WILsquare Capital announced that its Automotive Color & Supply platform has completed another regional expansion across the Midwest.

AkzoNobel and Axalta announced a merger of equals to create a global coatings company with expanded market reach, enhanced technology platforms and a unified leadership structure.

Florida Paints announced its 2026 Colors of the Year, a pairing rooted in nostalgia and a sense of home.

A partnership milestone included a $25,000 grant and 25 OLED tablets for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County.

AMPP launched a unified digital platform with expert-vetted resources, historical content and smart taxonomy for corrosion and coatings professionals.

A new award supports an AI-powered system that detects and corrects optical distortion in acrylic and polycarbonate structures.

The project introduced a teacher-informed color concept including PPG’s Color of the Year 2026, “Secret Safari.”