PCI Editorial Staff

The Reflecting Pool is being refilled after resurfacing work that AP reports is tied to at least $14.8 million in federal contracts.

A fatal Washington tank implosion and a California methyl methacrylate emergency have renewed attention on storage risks and emergency response.

A cash offer, pending shareholder vote and strong reader response are keeping attention on what could come next.

A legal challenge over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project raises questions about historic review, public input and work at a major National Mall site.

Academic research examines how in-situ nanoparticle integration affects coating structure and microbial resistance.

Suppliers across multiple raw material categories are raising prices as energy, shipping and feedstock disruptions persist.

Wet coating remains dominant while dry processes gain traction, as manufacturers weigh cost, scalability and performance tradeoffs in electrode production.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

Early signs of volatility are emerging as geopolitical tensions start influencing feedstocks, logistics routes and cost structures across the industry.

PCI EXCLUSIVE: Dow’s latest results point to a broader shift as artificial intelligence and restructuring become embedded in day-to-day operations across chemical and coatings companies.