https://www.pcimag.com/rss/17 en-us Nouryon announced a pricing move tied to ongoing feedstock and energy cost pressures affecting chemical supply chains.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114530 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114530-nouryon-announces-global-price-increase The 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit, taking place September 15–17 in Lombard, Illinois, is now accepting abstracts, with the call for speakers closing April 10.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114527 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114527-2026-coatings-trends-and-technologies-summit-connects-research-to-application CTT logo Surface preparation remains the most influential variable determining coating service life. This article evaluates prevailing metal surface preparation technologies, analyzes industry-specific pretreatment selection criteria and reviews emerging innovations in this space.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114526 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114526-surface-preparation-showdown-dunk-it-sand-it-spray-it-or-blast-it Modern waterborne coating systems can help manufacturers advance ESG objectives by reducing VOC emissions, lowering reliance on solvent-based chemistries, improving working conditions, enabling more efficient finishing operations, and supporting auditable documentation for customers and certification programs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114484 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114484-leveraging-coatings-to-meet-esg-goals-in-manufacturing LANXESS announced a significant pricing move tied to rising raw material, energy and logistics costs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114535 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114535-lanxess-raises-select-product-prices-by-40 Cut recoating cycles and ensure regulatory compliance with Eastman’s Tetrashield™️PC4000.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114510 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114510-extend-asset-life-with-tetrashield-protective-resins Eastman Chemical Company announced a price increase for n-butyl alcohol across North America and Latin America due to market conditions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114512 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114512-eastman-raises-n-butyl-alcohol-prices-in-the-americas Arkema introduced a recyclable composite speed board using Elium resin to advance circularity in high-performance applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114522 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114522-arkema-develops-recyclable-speed-board-with-elium-resin BASF announced a price increase for neopentyl glycol, a polyalcohol used in polyester resin systems for coatings applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114511 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114511-basf-raises-prices-for-key-coatings-intermediate BASF announced price increases across its amines portfolio, citing logistics costs and global petrochemical market pressures.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114517 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114517-basf-raises-amines-prices-in-north-america PPG Industries announced a new analytics platform to help marine operators analyze coatings purchasing and optimize costs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114520 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114520-new-digital-tool-targets-coatings-spend-optimization Automation is improving throughput, consistency and safety while reducing waste across paint and coatings operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114507 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114507-five-ways-automated-batch-processing-optimizes-manufacturing-operations 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. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114506 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:43:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114506-ctt-summit-2026-call-for-abstracts-enters-final-weeks Early signs of volatility are emerging as geopolitical tensions start influencing feedstocks, logistics routes and cost structures across the industry.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114502 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114502-war-driven-energy-disruption-and-the-chemicals-and-coatings-sectors Ongoing supply chain disruption is driving another round of increases across silicone product lines.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114493 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114493-wacker-to-raise-silicone-product-prices Escalating energy, feedstock and logistics pressures are triggering increases across multiple product divisions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114505 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114505-sun-chemical-implements-price-increases-across-all-product-divisions Shifting supply-demand dynamics and energy costs are impacting pricing across key intermediates.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114504 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114504-perstorp-raises-prices-for-oxo-chemicals-and-plasticizers-globally Rising input and logistics costs are pushing adjustments across key raw materials used in coatings formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114503 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114503-basf-raises-prices-on-acrylic-monomers-in-north-america This planetary dual disperser combines high shear and planetary mixing to process viscous materials, slurries and gels under vacuum conditions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114492 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114492-planetary-dual-disperser-supports-pilot-scale-mixing-and-dispersion This bung-mount mixer delivers high torque, variable speed operation and stainless steel construction for blending viscous materials in drum applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114491 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114491-bung-mount-mixer-supports-high-viscosity-blending-in-drum-applications This epoxy in-mold gelcoat enables faster cycle times, reduces emissions and supports safer wind blade manufacturing without isocyanates.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114490 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114490-epoxy-in-mould-gelcoat-supports-faster-wind-blade-production This air-operated double diaphragm pump delivers high flow, chemical resistance and simplified maintenance for demanding industrial fluid handling applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114489 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114489-air-operated-double-diaphragm-pump-supports-high-flow-chemical-transfer This waterborne shop primer delivers rapid curing, corrosion protection and smoother finishes while reducing VOC emissions in structural steel applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114488 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114488-waterborne-shop-primer-supports-faster-curing-for-structural-steel Iso-free polyurethane coating maintains high-gloss finishes while resisting yellowing and surface degradation in refinishing applications where durability and appearance are critical.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114487 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114487-iso-free-polyurethane-coating-for-high-gloss-refinishing Shifts in inventory, capacity and trade flows are beginning to reshape outlook across global pigment markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114486 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114486-signs-of-recovery-and-market-consolidation-on-the-horizon A firsthand look at technical themes, community moments and coatings spotted across New Orleans during the Waterborne Symposium

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114485 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114485-gras-expectations-a-week-inside-waterborne-2026 Waterborne-10-780x439.jpg Dr. Sarah Morgan, Bennett Distinguished Professor and Associate Director of the School of Polymer Science and Engineering, The University of Southern Mississippi Waterborne-16-780x439.jpg Dr. Victoria Scarborough, Vice President Collaborative Innovation, Chemquest Waterborne-18-780x439.jpg Tom Fowler Waterborne Symposium Recognition Replacementscubapic-Vev-780x439.jpg SCUBA Diver celebrating Jim Reader Waterborne-17-780x439.jpg Kristin Johansson, PCI and Jim Reader, Evonik. Waterborne-14-780x439.jpg Sazerac House, New Orleans Waterborne-15-780x439.jpg Sazerac House, New Orleans Waterborne-8-780x439.jpg Voodoo Chicken Waterborne-6-780x439.jpg Saenger Theatre Waterborne-7-780x439.jpg Saenger Theatre This co-hardener and accelerator improves cure speed and control in ambient-cure epoxy systems for coatings, composites and electrical applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114483 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114483-epoxy-co-hardener-and-accelerator-for-ambient-cure-systems Powder coating system enhances edge coverage on laser-cut steel, improving corrosion resistance and durability while eliminating the need for primer.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114482 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114482-powder-coating-for-one-coat-edge-protection LANXESS announced price increases affecting two key intermediates used across coatings and polymer formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114481 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114481-lanxess-raises-global-prices-for-hexanediol-and-trimethylolpropane Songwon Industrial Co. announced global price increases of 12%–20% for polymer stabilizers and coatings products.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114478 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114478-songwon-announces-global-price-adjustment-for-additives-portfolio