Paint & Coatings Industry Top Stories

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Two Moves Behind Benjamin Moore’s UK Growth Strategy

Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses the company’s new manufacturing presence in Prudhoe, the Craig & Rose acquisition and its plans for Western Europe.

Courtney Bassett

September 23, 2026

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Benjamin Moore Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses two investments designed to expand manufacturing, premium offerings and customer access across Europe.

Why Powder Coatings Hold an Estimated 25% of the U.S. Architectural Aluminum Market

Powder coatings offer solvent-free performance and distinctive finishes for architectural aluminum, while cost, aesthetics and entrenched liquid-coating systems continue to limit U.S. adoption.

Eric Casebolt

September 21, 2026

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Solvent-free performance creates an opening, but cost, appearance and established liquid-coating infrastructure continue to limit adoption.

With Cabot®, shades such as Burnt Hickory (pictured left) enhance porches, decks and exterior wood seating which support casual fall routines and everyday connection.

Sherwin-Williams Fall Report Focuses on Less Scrolling and More Doing

Sherwin Williams

September 21, 2026

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The forecast ties nostalgic color and finish combinations to rooms designed for games, music, hobbies and casual gathering.

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Advancing Pigmented Powder Coating Topcoats via Resin Blending and Single-Pass Extrusion Processing

Connie Przeslawski Noelle Smith

September 18, 2026

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A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control.

PCI Names Axalta CTO Dr. Robert K. Roop 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

September 16, 2026

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Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership.

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Planning for Change: What the Midterm Elections Could Mean for Chemical Distribution

Potential shifts in transportation, tax, trade, AI and regulatory policy could affect investment, affordability and supply-chain resilience across chemical distribution.

Eric Byer

September 16, 2026

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Eric Byer examines how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape transportation, tax, trade and regulatory priorities for chemical distribution and coatings.

Dr. Artur Palasz, Spektrochem teaching his CTT Summit 2026 short course

CTT Conference Kicks Off Wednesday, Select Sessions Available Live Online

PCI Editorial Staff

September 15, 2026

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CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations.

Tariff Uncertainty Extends Beyond Finished Coatings, CCA President Says

Dave Carey says the clearest early signal is uncertainty, with exposure varying by product mix, sourcing and customer base across an integrated North American supply chain.

PCI Editorial Staff

September 11, 2026

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In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists.

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Product Innovation for Pros

Dennis Karnstein discusses demand in commercial and industrial coatings, durability in high-traffic spaces, supply chain pressures and the company’s 2026 product pipeline.

PCI Magazine

September 9, 2026

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Dennis Karnstein of The Pittsburgh Paints Company discusses commercial and industrial coatings demand, product innovation, supply chain pressures and technology investments.