The AkzoNobel-Axalta Vote is Over. What Will Regulators Ask Next? PCI Editorial Staff August 7, 2026 One Comment Shareholders approved the $25 billion combination. A U.S. Second Request and preliminary U.K. process now put competition questions at center stage. Read More
Materials of Concern PFAS Update 2026 Emerging Clarity Despite Mixed Signals from Multiple Sources George R. Pilcher August 7, 2026 No Comments State, federal and EU actions are creating overlapping reporting, product-use and documentation demands, making 2026 a key compliance year. Read More
AkzoNobel, Axalta Shareholders Approve $25 Billion Merger August 5, 2026 No Comments Both votes are now in, clearing a major deal condition while other hurdles remain before closing. Read More
Resins/Polymers Optimizing Exterior Durability of Waterborne Coatings Through Advanced Polymer Design Core–shell morphology, functional monomers and polymer–pigment composite technology offer targeted approaches to improving adhesion, hiding and long-term weathering performance. Zofia E. Siwicka Sipei Zhang July 27, 2026 No Comments Polymer architecture can help formulators balance film formation, adhesion, hiding and long-term weathering across demanding exterior applications. Read More
Polyurea vs. Polyurethane Chemistry for Concrete Waterproofing Performance Trade-Offs for Formulators Oleg Maslennikov July 24, 2026 No Comments Cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable-water requirements can push concrete projects toward very different choices. Read More
Cool Roof Reflective Coatings for a Warming Planet How acrylic, silicone, polyurethane and elastomeric systems can reduce heat gain, support energy savings and strengthen climate resilience. Chandana Patnaik July 23, 2026 No Comments Reflective systems are becoming part of a broader resilience strategy as cities confront hotter, longer summers. Read More
Electrification and the Expanding Role of Powder Coatings Eric Casebolt July 22, 2026 No Comments From EVs to digital infrastructure, electrical applications are creating new performance demands and opportunities for powder coating technologies. Read More
2026 PCI 25: Top Paint and Coatings Companies PCI’s annual ranking of the top paint and coatings manufacturers, based on 2025 coatings sales and publicly available corporate information. Courtney Bassett July 20, 2026 2 Comments See how North America's largest paint and coatings companies ranked by 2025 coatings sales.Read More
The AkzoNobel-Axalta Vote Now Has a New Question Courtney Bassett July 17, 2026 No Comments What could Nippon Paint’s renewed approach mean for the value discussion ahead of the Aug. 5 shareholder vote? Read More
2026 Global Top 10: Top Paint and Coatings Companies PCI’s annual ranking of the top paint and coatings manufacturers, based on 2025 coatings sales and publicly available corporate information. Courtney Bassett July 16, 2026 One Comment See how the world’s largest paint and coatings companies ranked by 2025 coatings sales.Read More