PCI Magazine

Evonik Reports Low SVHC Levels in Siloxane Additives Portfolio

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The update focuses on siloxane-based coating and ink additives used in decorative paints, varnishes and other formulations.

Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Majic and Shur-Line Brands

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A new agreement with Do it Best Group includes brand acquisitions, manufacturing changes and continued exclusivity for independent retailers.

AkzoNobel Issues €750M Bond for Axalta Merger Financing

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The three-year bond supports financing initiatives connected to the proposed AkzoNobel-Axalta combination.

IMCD Opens Technical Hub in Germany

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The facility is part of IMCD’s global Coatings & Construction laboratory network, which includes 14 labs and more than 50 technical experts.

Nagase America Acquires Coatings Testing Lab

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The acquisition adds product development, testing, formulation support and training capabilities for coatings customers in North America.

DKSH Expands Fuji Silysia Partnership in Canada

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:59 -0400

The agreement builds on the companies’ U.S. partnership and adds technical, regulatory and local market support in Canada.

PPG Ties Aerospace Innovations to Sales Growth

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company pointed to 3D-printed sealants, sealant caps and chrome-free primer as technologies supporting long-term aerospace demand.

Waterborne Symposium Announces New Location

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Organizers announced 2027 dates and a location change for the annual coatings research event.

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 Barthel 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

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.

PPG Names New Architectural Coatings Leader for EMEA

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A former Signify and Philips executive will take over the regional business as longtime PPG leader Steve Pocock prepares to retire.

LANXESS Marks 100 Years of Iron Oxide Pigment Production

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:52:14 -0400

LANXESS is marking 100 years of iron oxide pigment production, with more than 15 million tons produced since the business began.

PPG Highlights Electrostatic Application for Marine Hull Coatings

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The technology can improve transfer efficiency, reduce overspray and support sustainability goals in marine coating applications.

Reflecting Pool Resurfacing Completed Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Wisconsin Reaches PFAS Settlement With Tyco Fire Products

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A proposed PFAS settlement in Wisconsin includes a $10 million payment and additional requirements for the Marinette area.

RadTech Names New EHS Committee Co-Chair

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RadTech is adding INX International regulatory expertise to its EHS Committee as UV and EB technologies face evolving compliance demands.

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.

ChemQuest Adds Specialty Chemicals Director

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

The new director brings more than 30 years of specialty chemicals experience, including $750 million in negotiated supply agreements.

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.

Chemical Incidents Raise Storage Safety Questions

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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