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TIME A-List Highlights Coatings Leaders

PCI Editorial Staff

September 19, 2025

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TIME’s 2025 ranking included several coatings manufacturers — and one company just revealed more on its performance.

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Partnership Expands Preservation Options

September 19, 2025

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Curie Co announced a partnership with Microban International to deliver antimicrobial solutions designed to meet rising regulatory standards.

Major U.S. Site Transitions to Renewable Electricity

September 18, 2025

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BASF announced it will cut tens of thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions annually through a portfolio shift.

AkzoNobel and NIO Claim Innovation Prize

September 18, 2025

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A new automotive powder coating was recognized for extending battery life and advancing sustainability in electric vehicles.

Defense Supplier Expands Surface Treatment Capabilities

September 17, 2025

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Captec announced a major upgrade to its metal treatment operations, doubling tank capacity.

Report Suggests Major Growth in Antimicrobial Coatings

September 17, 2025

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A Global Market Insights report projects that antimicrobial coatings will continue gaining ground across healthcare, packaging and construction.

Evonik Announces Changes to Executive Board

September 16, 2025

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The company announced changes to its executive board, including a departure and contract extension for key leaders.

1Thirty Holding Announces $50 Million Investment in the U.S.

September 12, 2025

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The group is exploring a new powder coatings facility and R&D center after talks with U.S. Chamber leaders.

Value Chain Partnership Slashes Powder Coating Carbon Footprint

September 12, 2025

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AkzoNobel, Arkema and BASF are collaborating to cut emissions from architectural powder coatings by up to 40%.

Evonik Automates Life Cycle Assessments

September 11, 2025

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A TÜV-certified system speeds delivery, broadens environmental indicators and enhances LCA consistency.

What the AkzoNobel–Axalta Merger Means for the Future of Coatings

AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce $25 Billion Merger

WACKER Plans More Than 1,500 Job Cuts

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Events

September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

March 24, 2026

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MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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