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 partnership adds local sales, service and technical support for sheetfed, label and narrow-web UV curing customers in two markets. The partnership adds local sales, service and technical support for sheetfed, label and narrow-web UV curing customers in two markets.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115139-gew-expands-west-african-distribution-with-exact-solutions http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115139 The investment expands a 25-product portfolio serving coatings and other markets while updating production infrastructure at the Verbund site. The investment expands a 25-product portfolio serving coatings and other markets while updating production infrastructure at the Verbund site.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115172-basf-completes-ludwigshafen-intermediates-plant-modernization http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115172 The project pairs dry cathode coating with silicon-anode technology as the partners work toward gigawatt-scale U.S. battery production. The project pairs dry cathode coating with silicon-anode technology as the partners work toward gigawatt-scale U.S. battery production.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115131-am-batteries-joins-50m-doe-backed-battery-manufacturing-project http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115131 Xirallic® NXT Leopard White delivers an exceptional Living Sparkle® effect that enhances contours, emphasizes shape, and creates distinctive styling—even at low concentrations. Xirallic® NXT Leopard White delivers an exceptional Living Sparkle® effect that enhances contours, emphasizes shape, and creates distinctive styling—even at low concentrations.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115024-designed-to-energize http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115024 The federal case details safety failures before the 2021 blast, which killed one employee and injured eight others. The federal case details safety failures before the 2021 blast, which killed one employee and injured eight others.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:25:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115185-yenkin-majestic-pleads-guilty-in-fatal-resin-plant-explosion-case http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115185 Packaging, chemical treatment, product form and logistics will determine how individual grades and market segments are affected. Packaging, chemical treatment, product form and logistics will determine how individual grades and market segments are affected.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115163-thiele-kaolin-raises-prices-with-some-increases-above-10 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115163 The Toledo facility produced TMP, pentaerythritol and other chemical building blocks used in paints, coatings and resin systems. The Toledo facility produced TMP, pentaerythritol and other chemical building blocks used in paints, coatings and resin systems.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115179-perstorp-ends-production-at-ohio-polyols-plant http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115179 The latest TSCA evaluation identifies preliminary occupational and consumer risks for a different chlorinated chemical than the solvent EPA assessed last week. The latest TSCA evaluation identifies preliminary occupational and consumer risks for a different chlorinated chemical than the solvent EPA assessed last week.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115177-epa-draft-flags-risks-for-1-2-dichloropropane http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115177 A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois. A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:25:48 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182-what-formulators-shouldnt-miss-at-ctt-summit-2026 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182 The search-and-seizure operation moves the investigation beyond the Cheonan site to company records, safety systems and possible legal violations. The search-and-seizure operation moves the investigation beyond the Cheonan site to company records, safety systems and possible legal violations.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169-authorities-raid-daewon-offices-after-fatal-plant-fire http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169 The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system. The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115126-sherwin-williams-receives-12m-award-for-chromium-free-aircraft-primer-research http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115126 The investment puts several next-generation powder priorities under one roof at the company's largest R&D center. The investment puts several next-generation powder priorities under one roof at the company's largest R&D center.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115178-akzonobel-opens-75m-powder-coatings-innovation-lab http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115178 The proposed transaction would add European manufacturing and a specialized technology platform to Performance Surfaces. The proposed transaction would add European manufacturing and a specialized technology platform to Performance Surfaces.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115171-apogee-agrees-to-acquire-groglass-for-up-to-625m http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115171 The transaction combines complementary epoxy, polyurethane, waterproofing and structural-repair capabilities in India. The transaction combines complementary epoxy, polyurethane, waterproofing and structural-repair capabilities in India.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115124-tri-polarcon-acquires-industrial-flooring-and-protective-coatings-company http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115124 One adjustment is already in effect for European CASE materials, while a second increase for North American rigid grades begins Oct. 1. One adjustment is already in effect for European CASE materials, while a second increase for North American rigid grades begins Oct. 1.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115162-stepan-raises-european-case-polyol-prices-by-150-mt http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115162 The draft rule reaches several coatings and CASE categories, with a compliance timetable that gives companies time to adjust. The draft rule reaches several coatings and CASE categories, with a compliance timetable that gives companies time to adjust.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115128-dc-proposes-new-voc-limits-for-paint-thinners-and-adhesives http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115128 The collaboration combines nanoimprint film manufacturing with automotive display integration to support future head-up displays and in-vehicle interfaces. The collaboration combines nanoimprint film manufacturing with automotive display integration to support future head-up displays and in-vehicle interfaces.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115125-surventis-aumovio-partner-on-automotive-optical-films http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115125 A first commercial shipment moves the anticorrosion technology into a new phase, while one important customer detail remains undisclosed. A first commercial shipment moves the anticorrosion technology into a new phase, while one important customer detail remains undisclosed.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115183-sparc-ships-graphene-additive-to-tier-1-coatings-customer http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115183 The expanded role brings global operations, marketing and strategic initiatives under one executive as the specialty materials supplier pursues its next phase of growth. The expanded role brings global operations, marketing and strategic initiatives under one executive as the specialty materials supplier pursues its next phase of growth.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115123-microcare-promotes-sean-gallimore-to-chief-operating-officer http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115123 The deal adds another specialty chemistry business to a platform built through a series of recent acquisitions. The deal adds another specialty chemistry business to a platform built through a series of recent acquisitions.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115143-mfg-chemical-acquires-ap-tech-expands-water-treatment-platform http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115143 The acquired platform takes the company deeper into adhesive dispensing and production-line quality control. The acquired platform takes the company deeper into adhesive dispensing and production-line quality control.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115161-graco-closes-447m-valco-melton-acquisition http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115161 The longtime executive will take on Christian Kullmann’s responsibilities during his recovery while retaining oversight of the company’s Asia business. The longtime executive will take on Christian Kullmann’s responsibilities during his recovery while retaining oversight of the company’s Asia business.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115122-evonik-names-claus-rettig-interim-ceo http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115122 The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion. The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115168-how-coatings-are-powering-the-data-center-boom http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115168 Manufacturers and distributors reported more optimism than raw-material suppliers as costs increased and demand remained uneven. Manufacturers and distributors reported more optimism than raw-material suppliers as costs increased and demand remained uneven.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115121-asc-survey-finds-sentiment-improves-despite-pricing-pressure http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115121 The distributor is replacing its combined CASE umbrella with separate coatings and adhesives-focused organizations. The distributor is replacing its combined CASE umbrella with separate coatings and adhesives-focused organizations.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115120-palmer-holland-creates-dedicated-coatings-business-team http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115120 A joint forensic inspection is focusing on the most heavily damaged portion of the Cheonan facility and its history of earlier fires. A joint forensic inspection is focusing on the most heavily damaged portion of the Cheonan facility and its history of earlier fires.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115119-investigation-expands-after-fatal-daewon-plant-fire http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115119 A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways. A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115167-a-comprehensive-evaluation-of-pvdf-water-based-resins-for-exterior-coatings-performance http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115167 A common drydock method can leave conditions that challenge conventional two-component systems. See what applicators should watch. A common drydock method can leave conditions that challenge conventional two-component systems. See what applicators should watch.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115145-steelpaint-highlights-coating-challenges-after-hydrojet-preparation http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115145 Corechem® develops high-performance dispersants that improve viscosity, color development and dispersion stability across coating systems. Corechem® develops high-performance dispersants that improve viscosity, color development and dispersion stability across coating systems.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115090-better-dispersion-across-diverse-pigment-systems http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115090 The European Commission formally published the transaction notice and invited third-party comments as Henkel works toward closing the specialty coatings acquisition. The European Commission formally published the transaction notice and invited third-party comments as Henkel works toward closing the specialty coatings acquisition.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115117-henkels-21b-stahl-deal-moves-into-eu-review http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115117