Coatings industry mergers, acquisitions, awards, partnerships, expansions, personnel announcements, standards and regulations. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2646-breaking-news en-us 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 Five years after the business was sold to Wuthelam, restructuring has changed the case for bringing it back. Five years after the business was sold to Wuthelam, restructuring has changed the case for bringing it back.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115010 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:23:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115010-nippon-paint-to-buy-back-european-automotive-coatings-business Both votes are now in, clearing a major deal condition while other hurdles remain before closing. Both votes are now in, clearing a major deal condition while other hurdles remain before closing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115008 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115008-akzonobel-axalta-shareholders-approve-25-billion-merger The deal adds a new powder platform to its industrial coatings business, spanning four major resin chemistries. The deal adds a new powder platform to its industrial coatings business, spanning four major resin chemistries.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115006 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:47:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115006-star-step-adds-powder-coatings-with-acquisition 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