APC Reports 50% Cut in R&D Time July 17, 2026 No Comments The protective-coatings maker is partnering with Albert Invent to centralize research, screen experiments and optimize formulations using AI. Read More
RPM Names President and COO, Elevates Two Other Executives July 17, 2026 No Comments The incoming leader started at Stonhard as an engineer in 1995, while two other internal executives take expanded operations and finance roles. 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
AGC Chemicals Europe Proposes U.K. Site Closure Affecting 208 Roles July 17, 2026 No Comments The company cites four years of losses. Separately, authorities are investigating potential historical PFOA contamination at the fluoropolymer site. Read More
ACA-Backed Housing Package Becomes Law July 17, 2026 No Comments The measure addresses construction barriers, financing and repairs, with provisions that could influence demand across several coatings markets. Read More
Wanhua Plans 35-Day Shutdown Across 650,000 Tons of Capacity July 17, 2026 No Comments The annual work will take major MDI and TDI units offline at BorsodChem’s Hungary complex along with supporting facilities. Read More
INX, Koenig & Bauer Target Pressroom Gains in Global Partnership July 16, 2026 No Comments The companies are pairing energy-curable ink systems with sheetfed press technology to address makeready time, waste, color consistency and energy use. Read More
ystral Expands Customer Testing Capabilities at German Headquarters July 16, 2026 No Comments The completed facility can process a wider range of materials and has already helped secure a multimillion-euro equipment order. Read More
Seprify, Grolman Expand Partnership Into Industrial Formulations July 15, 2026 No Comments The agreement brings a cellulose-based white pigment into large-scale coatings, paint and ink trials across Europe and Turkey. Read More
allnex Brings Automotive Clearcoat Resin Technology to APAC July 15, 2026 No Comments A planned production expansion will bring specialty technology closer to regional customers as demand shifts toward lower-energy coating systems. Read More