PCI Editorial Staff

PCI editorial staff weigh in on the $25 billion AkzoNobel and Axalta merger of equals, examining global-scale market reach leadership plans and competitive impact.

In Detroit, the company outlined a concept factory and a solvent-free electrode process positioned for pilot scale across EV and storage applications.

On-demand sessions are now streaming, and next year’s Summit will return Sept. 15-17, 2026.

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

AkzoNobel’s new Nilai facility will accelerate regional innovation in sustainable decorative paints, with advanced labs and robotic testing capabilities.

A new passive cooling paint from SRI reflects solar radiation and emits heat, lowering surface temperatures without consuming energy.

The tariff rollback fuels a shipping surge and short-term savings, yet industries are already bracing for what comes next.

New surcharges and supply shifts are shaking up coatings production, especially in automotive manufacturing.

PCI Magazine has announced that it is offering a registration deal for all coatings formulators and manufacturers - register two employees, and receive a third registration for free.

Market volatility and trade tensions are adding pressure to businesses, with ripple effects expected across supply chains and industries.