PCI is the global voice that offers technical solutions for the coatings, inks and adhesives industries, targeting formulators and manufacturers. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/articles The pressure-rated vessel is designed to keep materials moving consistently through storage and unloading. The pressure-rated vessel is designed to keep materials moving consistently through storage and unloading.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115157-250-gallon-retention-mixer-supports-high-pressure-processing http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115157 The expanded agreement gives customers access to effect pigments and functional technologies for coatings and other formulated-product markets. The expanded agreement gives customers access to effect pigments and functional technologies for coatings and other formulated-product markets.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115360-azelis-expands-susonity-distribution-to-uk-and-ireland http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115360 D.S. Brown has approximately 235 employees, two U.S. plants and expected 2026 sales of roughly $90 million. D.S. Brown has approximately 235 employees, two U.S. plants and expected 2026 sales of roughly $90 million.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:03 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115426-saint-gobain-to-acquire-ds-brown-for-208-million http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115426 The J.W. Ostendorf deal combines Dörken’s professional coatings, pigment-paste and R&D capabilities with JWO’s DIY, private-label and toll-manufacturing operations. The J.W. Ostendorf deal combines Dörken’s professional coatings, pigment-paste and R&D capabilities with JWO’s DIY, private-label and toll-manufacturing operations.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:14:43 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115425-dorken-acquires-jw-ostendorf-to-expand-european-paint-platform http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115425 The company said production will move to three other North American sites and that it does not expect customer supply disruptions. The company said production will move to three other North American sites and that it does not expect customer supply disruptions.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:11:49 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115424-akzonobel-to-close-us-powder-coatings-plant-cut-75-jobs http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115424 The companies submitted commitments Oct. 15, extending the European Commission’s preliminary review to Nov. 6. The companies submitted commitments Oct. 15, extending the European Commission’s preliminary review to Nov. 6.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:09:26 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115423-akzonobel-axalta-offer-eu-remedies-for-25b-merger http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115423 Planned closures in New York and Texas continue the company's withdrawal from chemical manufacturing following last year's sale of most of the business. Planned closures in New York and Texas continue the company's withdrawal from chemical manufacturing following last year's sale of most of the business.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115359-goodyear-plans-exit-from-remaining-chemical-manufacturing http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115359 The proposed restructuring would consolidate polycarbonate production from four lines to one and end local BPA production. The proposed restructuring would consolidate polycarbonate production from four lines to one and end local BPA production.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:45:33 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115417-covestro-plans-major-polycarbonate-production-restructuring-in-belgium http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115417 One day after revealing the combined company’s new name, AkzoNobel has called shareholders back for another merger-related vote. One day after revealing the combined company’s new name, AkzoNobel has called shareholders back for another merger-related vote.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:43:02 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115408-akzonobel-sets-new-vote-on-axalta-merger http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115408 Researchers partially embedded cerium oxide nanoparticles into a commercial wind-turbine blade coating, improving resistance to degradation while leaving the particles exposed and active. Researchers partially embedded cerium oxide nanoparticles into a commercial wind-turbine blade coating, improving resistance to degradation while leaving the particles exposed and active.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115422-nanoparticle-surface-treatment-improves-protective-coating-performance http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115422 The company will combine functions from two subsidiaries and establish Nippon Paint Commerce Co., Ltd. as part of a reorganization taking effect Jan. 1. The company will combine functions from two subsidiaries and establish Nippon Paint Commerce Co., Ltd. as part of a reorganization taking effect Jan. 1.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115421-nippon-paint-consolidates-sales-and-technical-operations-in-japan http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115421 A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints. A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115407-challenges-in-selecting-bio-based-dispersing-additives-for-latex-paints http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115407 Courtney Bassett reflects on her first CTT Summit as PCI’s chief editor, from abstract selection and moderator support to student research, panel planning and industry conversations. Courtney Bassett reflects on her first CTT Summit as PCI’s chief editor, from abstract selection and moderator support to student research, panel planning and industry conversations.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/115406-thats-a-wrap-on-ctt-summit-2026 http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/115406 An emissions-control specialist explains how capture design, oxidizer selection, heat recovery and future capacity shape VOC-control decisions for coating operations. An emissions-control specialist explains how capture design, oxidizer selection, heat recovery and future capacity shape VOC-control decisions for coating operations.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115405-voc-control-in-coatings-manufacturing-planning-beyond-todays-permit http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115405 A limited-production vehicle program combines natural-fiber composite bodywork with a refinish system selected for color control, surface quality and efficient application processes. A limited-production vehicle program combines natural-fiber composite bodywork with a refinish system selected for color control, surface quality and efficient application processes.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115374-surventis-to-supply-coatings-and-application-training-for-lola-t70s-program http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115374 The approach eliminates conventional post-painting while targeting adhesion, dimensional stability and a Class A exterior surface. The approach eliminates conventional post-painting while targeting adhesion, dimensional stability and a Class A exterior surface.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115337-in-mold-coating-enters-series-production-on-lexus-es http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115337 Ernesto Milan will oversee manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, logistics, maintenance and continuous improvement at the company’s U.S. operations. Ernesto Milan will oversee manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, logistics, maintenance and continuous improvement at the company’s U.S. operations.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115330-denios-adds-director-of-operations http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115330 Competitors from China, Thailand and the United Kingdom led the automotive refinish competition, while a separate award recognized efficient material and process use. Competitors from China, Thailand and the United Kingdom led the automotive refinish competition, while a separate award recognized efficient material and process use.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115328-worldskills-shanghai-names-car-painting-medalists http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115328 The collaboration will combine process equipment and inkjet expertise to move selective deposition toward high-volume advanced packaging. The collaboration will combine process equipment and inkjet expertise to move selective deposition toward high-volume advanced packaging.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115175-suss-manz-asia-team-on-semiconductor-inkjet-coating http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115175 The coatings companies unveiled the identity and planned ticker symbol for their combined business ahead of the expected 2027 merger closing. The coatings companies unveiled the identity and planned ticker symbol for their combined business ahead of the expected 2027 merger closing.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:05:34 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115404-akzonobel-and-axalta-reveal-name-of-combined-company http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115404 Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403-pci-news-now-self-repairing-coating-evonik-closures-and-fords-1b-paint-shop http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403 The investment pairs an established protective-coatings contractor with acquisition capital aimed at expanding geographic reach, services and relationships across critical infrastructure markets. The investment pairs an established protective-coatings contractor with acquisition capital aimed at expanding geographic reach, services and relationships across critical infrastructure markets.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115373-longwater-buys-majority-stake-in-blastco-to-build-industrial-coatings-platform http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115373 Two tank rehabilitation projects were recognized for coating and lining work addressing biological growth, moisture intrusion and long-term corrosion protection. Two tank rehabilitation projects were recognized for coating and lining work addressing biological growth, moisture intrusion and long-term corrosion protection.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115327-sherwin-williams-names-2026-water-infrastructure-impact-award-winners http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115327 The two-in-one finish is designed for bare and previously finished wood, with no wiping required and a two-hour dry time between coats. The two-in-one finish is designed for bare and previously finished wood, with no wiping required and a two-hour dry time between coats.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115308-water-based-wood-finish-combines-stain-and-topcoat http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115308 The 75-page analysis points to flexibility, trapped moisture, material mixing and cure timing as possible contributors. The 75-page analysis points to flexibility, trapped moisture, material mixing and cure timing as possible contributors.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:17:19 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400-report-identifies-85-reflecting-pool-liner-failures http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400 The transaction adds industrial wood-coatings R&D and manufacturing in Italy, the Philippines and the United States, marking Star Step’s first expansion outside the country. The transaction adds industrial wood-coatings R&D and manufacturing in Italy, the Philippines and the United States, marking Star Step’s first expansion outside the country.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:15:15 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115399-star-step-acquires-daas-and-chemicals-expands-industrial-coatings-platform http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115399 Polyamide wax additives form reversible three-dimensional networks that help waterborne coatings balance pigment suspension, sag resistance, application flow and structural recovery after shear. Polyamide wax additives form reversible three-dimensional networks that help waterborne coatings balance pigment suspension, sag resistance, application flow and structural recovery after shear.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:13:26 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115398-optimizing-rheology-in-waterborne-industrial-coatings-with-polyamide-wax-additives http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115398 The agreement expands regional access to Eastman additives, resins, solvents and other materials used in coatings and inks. The agreement expands regional access to Eastman additives, resins, solvents and other materials used in coatings and inks.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115358-biesterfeld-expands-eastman-coatings-distribution-in-southern-africa http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115358 JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study found that paint prices increased across all measured segments, while exterior paint value satisfaction improved year over year. JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study found that paint prices increased across all measured segments, while exterior paint value satisfaction improved year over year.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115402-what-drives-paint-buyer-satisfaction http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115402 A FEVE-polyester powder topcoat showed differences in flexibility and gloss retention. Hear the researchers explain the results and the processing decisions behind them. A FEVE-polyester powder topcoat showed differences in flexibility and gloss retention. Hear the researchers explain the results and the processing decisions behind them.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115401-podcast-what-a-one-pass-powder-topcoat-test-revealed http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115401