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 segment posted higher sales and sharply improved earnings as global TiO₂ prices rose 10% and volumes edged higher. The segment posted higher sales and sharply improved earnings as global TiO₂ prices rose 10% and volumes edged higher.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115497-chemours-tio-pricing-drives-11-titanium-technologies-sales-growth http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115497 The February event brings coatings researchers, formulators and suppliers together for technical presentations, short courses and a technology showcase. The February event brings coatings researchers, formulators and suppliers together for technical presentations, short courses and a technology showcase.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115494-registration-opens-for-2027-waterborne-symposium http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115494 A university collaboration used molecular simulations to examine what makes polymer films stronger, with findings that could influence waterborne coating formulations. A university collaboration used molecular simulations to examine what makes polymer films stronger, with findings that could influence waterborne coating formulations.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115471-nippon-paint-research-reveals-new-clues-to-coating-film-strength http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115471 The technical event will bring researchers and industry participants together to examine corrosion, icing and material performance in extreme environments. The technical event will bring researchers and industry participants together to examine corrosion, icing and material performance in extreme environments.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115493-elinor-coatings-cold-weather-readiness-summit http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115493 A global outlook points to continued pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, manufacturing costs and transportation, creating additional challenges for materials-intensive businesses. A global outlook points to continued pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, manufacturing costs and transportation, creating additional challenges for materials-intensive businesses.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115491-supply-chain-costs-could-rise-further-in-2027-report-finds http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115491 Several configurations provide adjustable speed and torque for liquids of different viscosities, with mounting options for laboratory and pilot-scale applications. Several configurations provide adjustable speed and torque for liquids of different viscosities, with mounting options for laboratory and pilot-scale applications.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115489-variable-speed-stirrers-handle-lab-and-small-batch-mixing http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115489 As shipowners extend vessel service life, one coatings manufacturer is seeing greater interest in corrosion protection for repair work and marine infrastructure. As shipowners extend vessel service life, one coatings manufacturer is seeing greater interest in corrosion protection for repair work and marine infrastructure.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115485-steelpaint-highlights-growing-marine-corrosion-protection-demand-in-turkiye http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115485 An award-winning redesign changed how air is supplied to a Kentucky automotive paint facility, reducing the amount of outside air requiring conditioning. An award-winning redesign changed how air is supplied to a Kentucky automotive paint facility, reducing the amount of outside air requiring conditioning.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115490-toyota-paint-shop-cuts-energy-costs-by-more-than-80 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115490 A mobile mixing system combines high-intensity dispersion with batch temperature monitoring, touchscreen controls and options for customized production requirements. A mobile mixing system combines high-intensity dispersion with batch temperature monitoring, touchscreen controls and options for customized production requirements.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115488-portable-high-shear-mixer-supports-pilot-scale-processing http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115488 A technology leader's award highlights digital tools intended to accelerate product development and support collaboration across the coatings manufacturer's global research network. A technology leader's award highlights digital tools intended to accelerate product development and support collaboration across the coatings manufacturer's global research network.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115487-ppg-ai-and-lab-digitization-work-earns-industry-recognition http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115487 The coatings manufacturer will outline its next operating improvement program and provide updates on business initiatives during an upcoming investor presentation. The coatings manufacturer will outline its next operating improvement program and provide updates on business initiatives during an upcoming investor presentation.

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115492-rpm-sets-date-for-map-2030-strategy-details http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115492 A new-generation system is operating on a European vehicle production line, combining automated primer application with technologies designed to reduce material losses. A new-generation system is operating on a European vehicle production line, combining automated primer application with technologies designed to reduce material losses.

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115480-durr-reaches-20-000-robot-milestone-at-ford-paint-shop http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115480 Only a limited group of specialized grades will continue using material from existing inventory. Only a limited group of specialized grades will continue using material from existing inventory.

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115479-syensqo-ends-fluorosurfactant-production-with-one-important-exception http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115479 The companies cleared a major regulatory hurdle after agreeing to sell a business tied to the EU’s competition concerns. The companies cleared a major regulatory hurdle after agreeing to sell a business tied to the EU’s competition concerns.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:37:08 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115508-eu-clears-25b-akzo-axalta-merger-with-one-big-condition http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115508 Across two decorative paint lines, the case study used existing formulation data to narrow raw material choices before testing began. Across two decorative paint lines, the case study used existing formulation data to narrow raw material choices before testing began.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:29:49 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115507-half-the-lab-work-same-paint-performance http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115507 The Meppen line adds capacity for polyester, alkyd and acrylic resins, along with intermediates for polyurethane dispersions. The Meppen line adds capacity for polyester, alkyd and acrylic resins, along with intermediates for polyurethane dispersions.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115513-covestro-adds-polyester-resin-capacity-for-coatings-markets http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115513 The Essen project adds production and storage for organomodified silicones used in coatings and other industrial markets. The Essen project adds production and storage for organomodified silicones used in coatings and other industrial markets.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115512-evonik-completes-52-million-silicone-manufacturing-expansion http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115512 Price increases held as sequential pigment volumes declined and demand weakened in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Price increases held as sequential pigment volumes declined and demand weakened in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115510-tronox-tio-sales-rise-19-as-demand-signals-diverge http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115510 The nine-year agreement covers most current AFFF personal-injury claims and includes a reserve for remaining and future cases. The nine-year agreement covers most current AFFF personal-injury claims and includes a reserve for remaining and future cases.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115509-3m-enters-735-billion-pfas-personal-injury-settlement http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115509 Higher selling prices lifted sales and core business earnings, but restructuring expenses, inventory costs and uneven segment performance complicated the quarter. Higher selling prices lifted sales and core business earnings, but restructuring expenses, inventory costs and uneven segment performance complicated the quarter.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115486-basf-raises-earnings-outlook-despite-mixed-industrial-demand http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115486 The former BASF Coatings business introduces three regional color directions, including new metallic effects and materials approaches for future vehicle designs. The former BASF Coatings business introduces three regional color directions, including new metallic effects and materials approaches for future vehicle designs.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115484-surventis-reveals-first-automotive-color-forecast-under-new-identity http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115484 The new certification strengthens manufacturing controls for barrier coatings used on paper and board, complementing an existing quality management program. The new certification strengthens manufacturing controls for barrier coatings used on paper and board, complementing an existing quality management program.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115483-toyochem-achieves-food-packaging-coatings-certification http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115483 The underground installation called for a finish that would absorb stray light, protect metal and stay visually out of the way. The underground installation called for a finish that would absorb stray light, protect metal and stay visually out of the way.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115481-specialized-powder-coating-solves-vatican-lighting-challenge http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115481 The segment also posted higher sales, volumes and pricing, with industrial coatings supporting Sartomer demand. The segment also posted higher sales, volumes and pricing, with industrial coatings supporting Sartomer demand.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115511-arkema-coating-solutions-earnings-rise-227-on-uv-curing-growth http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115511 The completed deal adds manufacturing operations and a network of European affiliates, expanding the company's reach in a competitive coatings market. The completed deal adds manufacturing operations and a network of European affiliates, expanding the company's reach in a competitive coatings market.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115478-protech-expands-european-powder-coatings-business-with-acquisition http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115478 Seiwa Holdings plans to acquire Miyama Riken Kogyo, expanding its capabilities in metal and plastic surface finishing. Seiwa Holdings plans to acquire Miyama Riken Kogyo, expanding its capabilities in metal and plastic surface finishing.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115477-japanese-manufacturer-to-acquire-decorative-plating-specialist http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115477 A new executive appointment changes how the coatings manufacturer manages two global functions, bringing experience from automotive and industrial manufacturing. A new executive appointment changes how the coatings manufacturer manages two global functions, bringing experience from automotive and industrial manufacturing.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115475-ppg-separates-supply-chain-and-procurement-leadership http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115475 The project combines anti-static flooring, water-based epoxy coatings and an exterior finish for a tightly controlled manufacturing environment in Shaanxi Province. The project combines anti-static flooring, water-based epoxy coatings and an exterior finish for a tightly controlled manufacturing environment in Shaanxi Province.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115470-nippon-paint-details-coating-system-used-in-semiconductor-production-line http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115470 MicroMatte® 1415-EZ offers enhanced cleanability and burnish resistance for wall paint while being microplastic-free and budget friendly. MicroMatte® 1415-EZ offers enhanced cleanability and burnish resistance for wall paint while being microplastic-free and budget friendly.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115506-wipe-out-the-mess-not-the-matte http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115506 The transaction makes Tohpe a wholly owned subsidiary as Natoco expands its coatings portfolio and manufacturing network. The transaction makes Tohpe a wholly owned subsidiary as Natoco expands its coatings portfolio and manufacturing network.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115476-natoco-completes-acquisition-of-japanese-coatings-manufacturer http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115476