PCI Editorial Staff

Changes in congressional control and committee leadership could affect chemical policy, trade, infrastructure and manufacturing.

Sherwin-Williams, Axalta and Eastman reported higher quarterly sales, but segment margins, volumes and regional demand are more complicated. 

Responses to the proposed combined-company name ranged from congratulations to questions about pronunciation, memorability and continuity with the two legacy identities.

The 75-page analysis points to flexibility, trapped moisture, material mixing and cure timing as possible contributors.

A potential sale of AkzoNobel’s vehicle-refinish business could help the proposed $25 billion merger secure EU approval, according to Reuters.

Reuters reports BASF could improve its rejected €10.3 billion approach, but no revised proposal has been made and Evonik says talks are not underway.

The reported valuation adds a new turn to the takeover story, while Evonik’s largest shareholder outlines what its rules would allow.

BASF says the outcome remains open, while Evonik describes the approach as nonbinding and says no formal offer or agreement has been announced.

Government and contractor documents reportedly point to inadequate primer, incompatible liner layers and heat-related blistering at the Lincoln Memorial site.

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.