Coatings industry mergers, acquisitions, awards, partnerships, expansions, personnel announcements, standards and regulations. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2646 en-us The immediate adjustment affects two key polyurethane intermediates across ASEAN and South Asia. The immediate adjustment affects two key polyurethane intermediates across ASEAN and South Asia.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115243 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:47:47 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115243-basf-raises-mdi-and-tdi-prices-by-250-metric-ton The companies have satisfied another key closing condition, but the regulatory process is not finished. The companies have satisfied another key closing condition, but the regulatory process is not finished.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115242 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:45:51 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115242-us-antitrust-waiting-period-expires-for-olin-huntsman-merger The asset deal adds patented, water-based spray technology for flooring and wall systems; financial terms were not disclosed. The asset deal adds patented, water-based spray technology for flooring and wall systems; financial terms were not disclosed.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115241 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115241-qep-acquires-spray-lock-expands-aerosol-adhesives-platform In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists. In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239-tariff-uncertainty-extends-beyond-finished-coatings-cca-president-says The North Carolina agreement also establishes a separate $135 million reserve—and does not close every PFAS case still pending. The North Carolina agreement also establishes a separate $135 million reserve—and does not close every PFAS case still pending.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115236 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115236-chemours-dupont-and-corteva-reach-north-carolina-pfas-settlement The automaker is preparing a major replacement of its existing paint operation, although key process, equipment and supplier details have not yet been disclosed. The automaker is preparing a major replacement of its existing paint operation, although key process, equipment and supplier details have not yet been disclosed.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115237 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115237-ford-plans-1-billion-paint-shop-at-kentucky-truck-plant A new life-cycle assessment compares conventional gas-fired ovens with UV, electron-beam and excimer curing pathways. A new life-cycle assessment compares conventional gas-fired ovens with UV, electron-beam and excimer curing pathways.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115230 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115230-radtech-study-maps-lower-emission-paths-for-coil-coating Tariff-scope changes take effect Sept. 15, followed by import bans on selected Canadian products Sept. 29. Tariff-scope changes take effect Sept. 15, followed by import bans on selected Canadian products Sept. 29.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115221 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115221-us-adds-new-trade-measures-after-canada-countertariffs Importers are now accounting for surtaxes on covered goods, while the main paint and pigment headings remain absent from the published product list. Importers are now accounting for surtaxes on covered goods, while the main paint and pigment headings remain absent from the published product list.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115213 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115213-canadas-new-us-countertariffs-take-effect 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115185 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:25:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115185-yenkin-majestic-pleads-guilty-in-fatal-resin-plant-explosion-case 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169-authorities-raid-daewon-offices-after-fatal-plant-fire 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115119 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115119-investigation-expands-after-fatal-daewon-plant-fire The additions complete the planned board as the coatings companies continue toward closing their merger. The additions complete the planned board as the coatings companies continue toward closing their merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115116 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:58:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115116-akzonobel-axalta-name-three-directors-to-complete-combined-board The chemical is used in cleaning, degreasing and processing. EPA’s preliminary findings could be the first step toward new workplace controls. The chemical is used in cleaning, degreasing and processing. EPA’s preliminary findings could be the first step toward new workplace controls.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115110 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:10:08 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115110-epa-draft-finds-worker-risks-from-trans-1-2-dichloroethylene The transaction was announced less than two months earlier. The companies’ new statements point to what changed and what Solstice plans to do next. The transaction was announced less than two months earlier. The companies’ new statements point to what changed and what Solstice plans to do next.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115112 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:11 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115112-solstice-element-solutions-terminate-145b-deal Authorities halted work at the Daewon facility, which supplies fatty acids used in paints and resins. Authorities halted work at the Daewon facility, which supplies fatty acids used in paints and resins.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115113 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115113-three-killed-in-fire-at-south-korean-paint-raw-material-plant Competition approval removed a key hurdle for the sale to IGI Investments, but the coatings business has not yet changed hands. Competition approval removed a key hurdle for the sale to IGI Investments, but the coatings business has not yet changed hands.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115105 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:13:03 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115105-akzonobel-pakistan-sale-clears-competition-review The published schedule leaves several core coatings classifications off the list while capturing coated steel and other adjacent products. The published schedule leaves several core coatings classifications off the list while capturing coated steel and other adjacent products.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115096 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115096-canada-sets-sept-8-countertariffs-main-paint-headings-not-listed The direct-merger structure drew strong support, although shareholders were much less aligned on transaction-related compensation. The direct-merger structure drew strong support, although shareholders were much less aligned on transaction-related compensation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115095 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115095-olin-huntsman-merger-receives-shareholder-approval The board rejected a proposal valued at up to $1.2 billion. Ancora’s response suggests the dispute may be far from over. The board rejected a proposal valued at up to $1.2 billion. Ancora’s response suggests the dispute may be far from over.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115094 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115094-ancora-reaffirms-hb-fuller-bas-bid-after-board-rejection The board cited valuation, shared manufacturing operations and unanswered execution questions in rejecting the unsolicited offer. The board cited valuation, shared manufacturing operations and unanswered execution questions in rejecting the unsolicited offer.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115092 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:45:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115092-hb-fuller-rejects-ancoras-up-to-12b-bas-proposal The association says smaller and mid-sized CASE companies are especially exposed as Canadian countertariffs approach. The association says smaller and mid-sized CASE companies are especially exposed as Canadian countertariffs approach.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115089 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115089-cca-calls-for-de-escalation-after-canada-us-trade-talks-collapse The three-day pause ended without a deal, setting up Canadian countertariffs and new uncertainty for North American manufacturers. The three-day pause ended without a deal, setting up Canadian countertariffs and new uncertainty for North American manufacturers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115085 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:44:04 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115085-cca-warns-proposed-50-tariff-threatens-case-supply-chains The ruling follows a seven-day trial over a proposed combination of two major construction-adhesive brands. The ruling follows a seven-day trial over a proposed combination of two major construction-adhesive brands.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115083 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:58:53 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115083-henkels-725m-liquid-nails-deal-is-blocked One resolution broke sharply from the near-unanimous support behind the Axalta merger. One resolution broke sharply from the near-unanimous support behind the Axalta merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115082 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:52 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115082-akzonobel-supervisory-board-discharge-draws-358-opposition Facilities will need to remap chemicals to a much larger OSHA-aligned list before the next Tier II cycle. Facilities will need to remap chemicals to a much larger OSHA-aligned list before the next Tier II cycle.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115081 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115081-epa-hazard-reporting-rule-takes-effect-with-2028-compliance-date A contractor’s filing adds new detail on the installation, early repairs and later observations at the site. A contractor’s filing adds new detail on the installation, early repairs and later observations at the site.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115080 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115080-court-filing-adds-detail-to-reflecting-pool-coating-installation The new leadership structure gives three executives broader authority across industrial, performance and architectural coatings. The new leadership structure gives three executives broader authority across industrial, performance and architectural coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115071 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:44:16 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115071-ppg-reshapes-leadership-around-three-global-coatings-segments Fire officials said a chemical process may have contributed to illnesses at a site known for fluoropolymer and PTFE coating operations. Fire officials said a chemical process may have contributed to illnesses at a site known for fluoropolymer and PTFE coating operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115045 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:40:36 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115045-16-hospitalized-after-incident-at-massachusetts-coating-facility Ancora has moved from informal interest to a formal cash proposal, and H.B. Fuller’s board says it will evaluate the deal. Ancora has moved from informal interest to a formal cash proposal, and H.B. Fuller’s board says it will evaluate the deal.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115041 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:43:37 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115041-hb-fuller-confirms-receipt-of-unsolicited-proposal-for-building-adhesive-solutions-segment