Coatings industry mergers, acquisitions, awards, partnerships, expansions, personnel announcements, standards and regulations. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2646 en-us State officials are urging public opposition as a federal comment deadline approaches, saying the agreement offers too little direct relief. State officials are urging public opposition as a federal comment deadline approaches, saying the agreement offers too little direct relief.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114985 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114985-north-carolina-opposes-proposed-450m-plus-chemours-pfas-deal New moves this week affected Canada, aluminum and other trade partners as negotiations continued. New moves this week affected Canada, aluminum and other trade partners as negotiations continued.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114984 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114984-trump-tariff-actions-expand-duties-on-global-and-canadian-imports The benchmark later retreated, but disruptions along two critical trade routes kept energy-supply concerns in focus. The benchmark later retreated, but disruptions along two critical trade routes kept energy-supply concerns in focus.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114947 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114947-brent-closes-above-100-as-shipping-risks-escalate The coatings companies shortened a key board-governance period and lowered an approval threshold following shareholder discussions about their proposed combination. The coatings companies shortened a key board-governance period and lowered an approval threshold following shareholder discussions about their proposed combination.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114938 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114938-akzonobel-axalta-revise-merger-governance-ahead-of-vote The planned move will split a subsidiary’s operations between two coatings businesses as the group shifts to an integrated product and service structure. The planned move will split a subsidiary’s operations between two coatings businesses as the group shifts to an integrated product and service structure.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114939 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114939-nippon-paint-to-dissolve-subsidiary-in-reorganization The incoming leader started at Stonhard as an engineer in 1995, while two other internal executives take expanded operations and finance roles. The incoming leader started at Stonhard as an engineer in 1995, while two other internal executives take expanded operations and finance roles.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114926 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114926-rpm-names-president-and-coo-elevates-two-other-executives The conditional approach targets one of AkzoNobel’s two major businesses just weeks before shareholders vote on the planned Axalta merger. The conditional approach targets one of AkzoNobel’s two major businesses just weeks before shareholders vote on the planned Axalta merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114862 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114862-nippon-paint-returns-with-75b-proposal-for-akzonobel-business The company is assessing what the order means for its localized Russian operations and its underlying ownership. The company is assessing what the order means for its localized Russian operations and its underlying ownership.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114851 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:53:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114851-russian-decree-shifts-oversight-of-akzonobel-subsidiaries The proposed acquisition would expand the company’s reach in electronics, industrial surface finishing and other advanced-materials markets. The proposed acquisition would expand the company’s reach in electronics, industrial surface finishing and other advanced-materials markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114833 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:06:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114833-solstice-to-acquire-element-solutions-in-145b-advanced-materials-deal A deal involving a Vancouver-based distributor expands the manufacturer’s reach with industrial wood-finishing customers. A deal involving a Vancouver-based distributor expands the manufacturer’s reach with industrial wood-finishing customers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114830 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:40:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114830-gemini-industries-acquires-industrial-coating-solutions The appointment takes effect Aug. 1, following Michael Hansen’s departure and a brief joint interim leadership arrangement. The appointment takes effect Aug. 1, following Michael Hansen’s departure and a brief joint interim leadership arrangement.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114814 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114814-hempel-names-former-board-leader-group-president-and-ceo The former BASF business begins operating independently with a new identity, familiar brands and a leadership team for the next phase. The former BASF business begins operating independently with a new identity, familiar brands and a leadership team for the next phase.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114781 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114781-surventis-debuts-as-basf-carlyle-close-coatings-deal A long-pending transaction has formally closed, moving BASF’s former automotive, refinish and surface-treatment businesses into their next chapter. A long-pending transaction has formally closed, moving BASF’s former automotive, refinish and surface-treatment businesses into their next chapter.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114780 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:12:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114780-basf-carlyle-complete-77b-coatings-transaction The proposed federal action spans four facilities and lays out years of treatment, water and compliance commitments that still require court approval. The proposed federal action spans four facilities and lays out years of treatment, water and compliance commitments that still require court approval.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114739 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114739-chemours-reaches-proposed-450-million-pfas-agreement-with-epa-doj A former Axalta and FinishMaster executive will lead BASF Coatings’ global automotive refinish business through its next phase. A former Axalta and FinishMaster executive will lead BASF Coatings’ global automotive refinish business through its next phase.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114670 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:26:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114670-basf-coatings-names-new-global-refinish-leader A closely watched coatings industry proposal has ended with new statements from involved companies. A closely watched coatings industry proposal has ended with new statements from involved companies. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114669 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:47:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114669-nippon-paint-sherwin-williams-end-akzonobel-pursuit Officials said another injured person has died after the Longview, Washington, tank implosion as recovery efforts remain complicated by unstable conditions. Officials said another injured person has died after the Longview, Washington, tank implosion as recovery efforts remain complicated by unstable conditions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114655 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:38:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114655-nippon-tank-implosion-update-death-toll-rises An overheated tank at a California facility prompted evacuation orders and a hazardous materials response. An overheated tank at a California facility prompted evacuation orders and a hazardous materials response.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114649 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114649-chemical-tank-emergency-prompts-california-evacuations Sherwin-Williams and Nippon Paint made a competing cash offer for AkzoNobel. Read how AkzoNobel reacted and how it plans to proceed. Sherwin-Williams and Nippon Paint made a competing cash offer for AkzoNobel. Read how AkzoNobel reacted and how it plans to proceed.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114648 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:37:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114648-akzonobel-rejects-cash-offer-from-nippon-paint-sherwin-williams A Washington pulp and paper facility reported a tank failure involving a caustic chemical mixture used in papermaking. A Washington pulp and paper facility reported a tank failure involving a caustic chemical mixture used in papermaking.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114647 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:35:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114647-nippon-tank-implosion-leaves-workers-missing The agency’s latest action could affect compliance timelines, public water systems and the broader regulatory landscape for PFAS. The agency’s latest action could affect compliance timelines, public water systems and the broader regulatory landscape for PFAS.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114638 Fri, 22 May 2026 08:42:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114638-epa-announces-new-pfas-rulemaking A legal challenge over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project raises questions about historic review, public input and work at a major National Mall site. A legal challenge over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project raises questions about historic review, public input and work at a major National Mall site.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114627 Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114627-lawsuit-puts-reflecting-pool-coating-project-in-the-spotlight The latest document tied to the proposed AkzoNobel-Axalta merger focuses on governance and board remuneration. The latest document tied to the proposed AkzoNobel-Axalta merger focuses on governance and board remuneration.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114628 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114628-new-filing-offers-update-on-axalta-akzo-merger AkzoNobel announced a divestment agreement tied to its ongoing portfolio review strategy, with closing expected later this year. AkzoNobel announced a divestment agreement tied to its ongoing portfolio review strategy, with closing expected later this year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114558 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114558-akzonobel-moves-to-exit-another-market Early signs of volatility are emerging as geopolitical tensions start influencing feedstocks, logistics routes and cost structures across the industry. Early signs of volatility are emerging as geopolitical tensions start influencing feedstocks, logistics routes and cost structures across the industry.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114502 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114502-war-driven-energy-disruption-and-the-chemicals-and-coatings-sectors AkzoNobel announced nominations for two reappointments and a new supervisory board member tied to investor Cevian Capital. AkzoNobel announced nominations for two reappointments and a new supervisory board member tied to investor Cevian Capital.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114467 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:53:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114467-akzonobel-moves-to-reshape-supervisory-board-as-strategic-talks-continue A 6–3 decision curtails how emergency powers can be used in trade policy, leaving major cost and enforcement questions unresolved. A 6–3 decision curtails how emergency powers can be used in trade policy, leaving major cost and enforcement questions unresolved.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114413 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114413-supreme-court-strikes-down-trump-tariffs-imposed-under-ieepa Paper Awards presented at the Waterborne Symposium highlighted research contributions across waterborne coatings and polymer science. Paper Awards presented at the Waterborne Symposium highlighted research contributions across waterborne coatings and polymer science.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114408 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114408-waterborne-symposium-honors-2026-paper-award-winners Henkel reached an agreement to acquire Stahl, positioning the specialty coatings business within its Adhesive Technologies portfolio, pending regulatory review. Henkel reached an agreement to acquire Stahl, positioning the specialty coatings business within its Adhesive Technologies portfolio, pending regulatory review.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114379 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114379-henkel-agrees-to-acquire-stahl-for-21-billion Diamond Vogel announced two architectural retail divestments as it shifts away from company-owned stores. Diamond Vogel announced two architectural retail divestments as it shifts away from company-owned stores.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114257 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:03:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114257-diamond-vogel-exits-architectural-retail-through-two-divestments