Same Top 10, Major Changes Ahead The 2026 Global Top 10 held its order, but mergers, divestitures, acquisitions and portfolio changes could alter the rankings next year. Courtney Bassett July 9, 2026 No Comments PCI’s 2026 Global Top 10 held its rank order, but major mergers, divestitures and acquisitions could reshape next year’s coatings rankings.Read More
Solstice to Acquire Element Solutions in $14.5B Advanced-Materials Deal July 7, 2026 No Comments The proposed acquisition would expand the company’s reach in electronics, industrial surface finishing and other advanced-materials markets. Read More
Gemini Industries Acquires Industrial Coating Solutions July 7, 2026 2 Comments The acquisition adds a Vancouver-based distributor serving industrial wood-finishing customers in the Pacific Northwest. Read More
BYK Acquires Radar Measurement Specialist perisens July 3, 2026 No Comments The ALTANA division’s latest acquisition adds technology for testing how painted plastic components interact with radar sensors. Read More
IMCD Plans Thailand Acquisition to Expand Additives Offering July 3, 2026 No Comments The proposed acquisition would add a Bangkok-based distributor to IMCD’s advanced-materials and compounding business in Southeast Asia. Read More
Whitestone Takes Stake in Mäder Group July 3, 2026 One Comment A €23.6 million investment reshapes ownership at the French supplier of specialty paints, coatings and composites. Read More
Surventis Debuts as BASF, Carlyle Close Coatings Deal July 1, 2026 No Comments The former BASF business begins operating independently with a new identity, familiar brands and a leadership team for the next phase. Read More
BASF, Carlyle Complete €7.7B Coatings Transaction July 1, 2026 One Comment A long-pending transaction has formally closed, moving BASF’s former automotive, refinish and surface-treatment businesses into their next chapter. Read More
AkzoNobel and Axalta Set Key August Date for Proposed Combination June 24, 2026 No Comments AkzoNobel and Axalta have announced another development in the process surrounding their proposed combination. Read More
Two Major Chemical Companies Plan to Combine June 18, 2026 No Comments The proposed deal would bring together major upstream chemical and epoxy capabilities with downstream formulations and advanced materials. Read More