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Sustainable Pigment Production for 100 Years

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings.

How Pigment and Surface Treatment Advances are Shaping Coatings Performance

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ralph Bartel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

Triple-Resin DTM Coating Shows Atmospheric Durability in Lab Testing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lab testing examined how a triple-resin DTM coating performed under UV exposure, heat aging, ISO 12944-6 corrosion testing, chemical spot exposure and humidity.

50 Years of Automotive Coatings Innovation — and What Comes Next

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D.

ACS 2026: From the Show Floor to the Speedway

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

Delivering Superior UV Curing with UVC LED Technology

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:40:00 -0400

UVC LEDs have come a long way over the past several years.

Equipment Coverage Readers Returned to This Year

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

PCI’s recent equipment coverage spans paint manufacturing, testing, finishing, packaging, process control, safety and emerging coating applications.

Measure Liquid Color Earlier. Adjust Less. Waste Less.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400

Improve consistency, reduce correction loops, and make better use of valuable raw materials.

Paint Problems Start in the Mix

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

We help paints and coatings manufacturers fix chemical mixing problems where they actually happen—inside the process.

BASF Coatings Names New Global Refinish Leader

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:26:00 -0400

A former Axalta and FinishMaster executive will lead BASF Coatings’ global automotive refinish business through its next phase.

Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams End AkzoNobel Pursuit

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:47:00 -0400

A closely watched coatings industry proposal has ended with new statements from involved companies.

The Organic Pigment Market

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Demand for high-performance organic pigments continues to rise as packaging, automotive coatings and premium paint applications expand globally.

Beyond Compliance: Elevating Safety and Responsibility in Chemical Distribution

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

ACD research shows how Responsible Distribution supports safer chemical handling, stronger environmental controls and more reliable coatings supply chains.

Multifunctional Architectural Coatings

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

Nippon Tank Implosion Update: Death Toll Rises

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:38:00 -0400

Officials said another injured person has died after the Longview, Washington, tank implosion as recovery efforts remain complicated by unstable conditions.

Chemical Tank Emergency Prompts California Evacuations

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

An overheated tank at a California facility prompted evacuation orders and a hazardous materials response.

AkzoNobel Rejects Cash Offer From Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:37:00 -0400

Sherwin-Williams and Nippon Paint made a competing cash offer for AkzoNobel. Read how AkzoNobel reacted and how it plans to proceed.

Nippon Tank Implosion Leaves Workers Missing

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:35:00 -0400

A Washington pulp and paper facility reported a tank failure involving a caustic chemical mixture used in papermaking.

H.B. Fuller Plans Aerospace Manufacturing Hub

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The new center is designed to support growth across aviation, space and defense markets.

High-Density Foam Lifts and Levels Concrete Slabs

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The low-pressure spray polyurethane foam helps contractors raise uneven slabs with controlled lift, fast curing and limited disruption.

PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tape for Industrial Heat-Sealing Applications

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The coated fiberglass tape offers high-heat resistance, clean release and durability for industrial heat-sealing systems.

How Spatter Application Adhesives Expand Coverage and Efficiency

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Spatter application adhesives are helping commercial roofing crews improve coverage, reduce labor demands and meet validated performance requirements.

EPA Announces New PFAS Rulemaking

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:42:00 -0400

The agency’s latest action could affect compliance timelines, public water systems and the broader regulatory landscape for PFAS.

Comprehensive Selection with GARDCO

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Paul N Gardner Co, broadens your customer experience by offering multiple brands across all product categories.

Barrier Coatings Support Paper-Based Packaging

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:05:37 -0400

This barrier coatings portfolio helps paper-based packaging resist oil, grease, water vapor and oxygen while supporting recyclability in packaging applications.

Masterbatch Portfolio Supports Polymer Coloration