Coatings industry mergers, acquisitions, awards, partnerships, expansions, personnel announcements, standards and regulations. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2646 en-us 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115491 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115491-supply-chain-costs-could-rise-further-in-2027-report-finds 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115480 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115480-durr-reaches-20-000-robot-milestone-at-ford-paint-shop 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115479 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115479-syensqo-ends-fluorosurfactant-production-with-one-important-exception 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115508 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:37:08 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115508-eu-clears-25b-akzo-axalta-merger-with-one-big-condition 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115513 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115513-covestro-adds-polyester-resin-capacity-for-coatings-markets 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115510 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115510-tronox-tio-sales-rise-19-as-demand-signals-diverge 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115509 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115509-3m-enters-735-billion-pfas-personal-injury-settlement 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115486 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115486-basf-raises-earnings-outlook-despite-mixed-industrial-demand 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115483 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115483-toyochem-achieves-food-packaging-coatings-certification 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115481 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115481-specialized-powder-coating-solves-vatican-lighting-challenge 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115478 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115478-protech-expands-european-powder-coatings-business-with-acquisition 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115475 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115475-ppg-separates-supply-chain-and-procurement-leadership The supplier's updated certification adds chemical-industry guidance to an existing methodology used to provide customers with product-level emissions information. The supplier's updated certification adds chemical-industry guidance to an existing methodology used to provide customers with product-level emissions information.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115474 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115474-arkema-expands-third-party-certification-of-carbon-footprint-calculations Changes in congressional control and committee leadership could affect chemical policy, trade, infrastructure and manufacturing. Changes in congressional control and committee leadership could affect chemical policy, trade, infrastructure and manufacturing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:33:01 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505-the-policy-decisions-facing-coatings-after-election-day The specialty chemicals company has declined formal negotiations over BASF’s improved proposal, but one channel between the companies remains open. The specialty chemicals company has declined formal negotiations over BASF’s improved proposal, but one channel between the companies remains open.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431-basf-reportedly-raises-evonik-offer-above-11-billion The deal brings four established brands and a route into retail and DIY markets, expanding beyond the company’s existing professional coatings business. The deal brings four established brands and a route into retail and DIY markets, expanding beyond the company’s existing professional coatings business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115461 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115461-remmers-acquires-rustins-adds-four-uk-brands The expansion supports coatings, adhesives and sealants formulators working to balance application performance with higher solids and reduced solvent content. The expansion supports coatings, adhesives and sealants formulators working to balance application performance with higher solids and reduced solvent content.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115460 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115460-arkema-doubles-rheology-modifier-capacity-in-spain The company’s latest outlook offers a more specific closing target alongside improving epoxy results, while regulatory approvals and other closing conditions remain. The company’s latest outlook offers a more specific closing target alongside improving epoxy results, while regulatory approvals and other closing conditions remain.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115457 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115457-olin-targets-first-quarter-2027-close-for-huntsman-merger The new research network will connect coatings chemistry, surface engineering, digital materials science and industry to accelerate lower-impact surface technologies. The new research network will connect coatings chemistry, surface engineering, digital materials science and industry to accelerate lower-impact surface technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115447 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115447-uk-launches-138-million-sustainable-coatings-network The Fort Pierce mural celebrates Florida's coastal wildlife, while Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, earned the People's Choice award during the contest's 20th year. The Fort Pierce mural celebrates Florida's coastal wildlife, while Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, earned the People's Choice award during the contest's 20th year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115452 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115452-florida-tank-wins-tnemecs-2026-tank-of-the-year Capacity and automation investments span three North American sites ahead of a previously announced closure, with changes to both production and development capabilities. Capacity and automation investments span three North American sites ahead of a previously announced closure, with changes to both production and development capabilities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115441 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115441-akzonobel-advances-60-million-north-american-powder-coatings-program The sixth edition of ISO 9001 adds stronger emphasis on leadership, quality culture and risk management while setting a 2029 transition deadline for currently certified organizations. The sixth edition of ISO 9001 adds stronger emphasis on leadership, quality culture and risk management while setting a 2029 transition deadline for currently certified organizations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115440 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:37:11 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115440-iso-publishes-updated-quality-management-standard The equipment maker’s existing plant has reached capacity. Its expansion will add powder coating at a second location, alongside new fabrication and machining operations. The equipment maker’s existing plant has reached capacity. Its expansion will add powder coating at a second location, alongside new fabrication and machining operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115444 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115444-conair-adds-powder-coating-in-975-million-expansion Higher prices and volumes lifted refinish sales in the latest quarter. Industrial coatings tell a different profitability story as input costs continue to weigh on results. Higher prices and volumes lifted refinish sales in the latest quarter. Industrial coatings tell a different profitability story as input costs continue to weigh on results.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115443 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115443-ppgs-refinish-sales-rise-as-industrial-coatings-margins-tighten Qualifying facilities gain additional time under the Clean Water Act, but the planning requirement remains. The extension does not apply to every compliance obligation. Qualifying facilities gain additional time under the Clean Water Act, but the planning requirement remains. The extension does not apply to every compliance obligation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115416 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115416-epa-extends-hazardous-substance-response-plan-deadline-to-2030 The federal filing extends the legal dispute into Michigan, with a proposed class boundary that should not be mistaken for confirmed exposure. The federal filing extends the legal dispute into Michigan, with a proposed class boundary that should not be mistaken for confirmed exposure.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115432 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115432-dozens-treated-after-toledo-chemical-release The reported review predates BASF’s approach and involves a U.S. supplier of cellulosic thickeners and other coatings additives. The reported review predates BASF’s approach and involves a U.S. supplier of cellulosic thickeners and other coatings additives.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115436 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:28:05 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115436-evonik-reportedly-weighs-ashland-acquisition Selected solvents are due to increase October 31. Separate plasticizer adjustments follow November 1, with different products, regions and contract conditions. Selected solvents are due to increase October 31. Separate plasticizer adjustments follow November 1, with different products, regions and contract conditions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115433 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115433-eastman-sets-solvent-and-plasticizer-price-increases-for-late-october-and-november An SEC filing identifies the North American Building Products business as the companies pursue divestitures needed to advance their proposed merger. An SEC filing identifies the North American Building Products business as the companies pursue divestitures needed to advance their proposed merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115430 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:34:53 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115430-axalta-plans-north-american-building-products-divestiture-to-advance-akzonobel-merger The completed transaction adds below-grade membranes, liquid products, mortars and resins to Tremco Construction Products Group’s international building-envelope portfolio. The completed transaction adds below-grade membranes, liquid products, mortars and resins to Tremco Construction Products Group’s international building-envelope portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115344 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115344-rpm-completes-acquisition-of-italian-waterproofing-supplier-volteco