Coatings industry mergers, acquisitions, awards, partnerships, expansions, personnel announcements, standards and regulations. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2646-breaking-news en-us New concentration limits take effect for consumer mixtures and other specified products, but the measure is not a blanket ban on all PFAS in industrial coatings. New concentration limits take effect for consumer mixtures and other specified products, but the measure is not a blanket ban on all PFAS in industrial coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115392 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:39:01 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115392-eu-pfhxa-restrictions-take-effect-for-consumer-mixtures-and-other-products A potential sale of AkzoNobel’s vehicle-refinish business could help the proposed $25 billion merger secure EU approval, according to Reuters. A potential sale of AkzoNobel’s vehicle-refinish business could help the proposed $25 billion merger secure EU approval, according to Reuters.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115387 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:36:06 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115387-akzonobel-axalta-merger-may-require-refinish-divestiture-reuters-reports Greatham can now manufacture all TIOXIDE and DELTIO pigment grades, with a second production line on track to restart in early 2027. Greatham can now manufacture all TIOXIDE and DELTIO pigment grades, with a second production line on track to restart in early 2027.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115393 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115393-tioxide-restores-full-coatings-grade-range-at-uk-tiosub2-sub-plant A new support facility will free manufacturing space at an established aerospace site as demand grows across commercial, military and general aviation. A new support facility will free manufacturing space at an established aerospace site as demand grows across commercial, military and general aviation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115372 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:52:41 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115372-ppg-invests-70-million-in-alabama-aerospace-window-operations Amended Rule 1143 bars the specified compounds in affected products manufactured after Sept. 1, 2027 and permits a two-year sell-through period. Amended Rule 1143 bars the specified compounds in affected products manufactured after Sept. 1, 2027 and permits a two-year sell-through period.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115351 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115351-south-coast-aqmd-approves-pcbtf-t-bac-restrictions-for-consumer-paint-thinners The proposed consent-decree modification would add groundwater remediation at a former New Jersey manufacturing site, with public comments accepted through Nov. 2. The proposed consent-decree modification would add groundwater remediation at a former New Jersey manufacturing site, with public comments accepted through Nov. 2.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115347 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115347-proposed-sherwin-williams-cleanup-amendment-adds-422-million-in-financial-assurance The Greenville pavement-markings site is scheduled to close Nov. 30, affecting 52 employees as PPG reorganizes the acquired Ozark footprint. The Greenville pavement-markings site is scheduled to close Nov. 30, affecting 52 employees as PPG reorganizes the acquired Ozark footprint.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115352 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115352-ppg-to-close-recently-acquired-alabama-pavement-markings-plant The warm blend of earth, rose and brown leads a four-color palette centered on renewed interest in craft, nature and sensory experiences. The warm blend of earth, rose and brown leads a four-color palette centered on renewed interest in craft, nature and sensory experiences.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115315 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115315-c2-paint-names-pueblo-its-2027-color-of-the-year The deal transfers the Dulux brand, three production sites and an R&D center as AkzoNobel completes its Asian decorative-paints review. The deal transfers the Dulux brand, three production sites and an R&D center as AkzoNobel completes its Asian decorative-paints review.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115350 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:17:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115350-akzonobel-to-sell-southeast-asia-decorative-paints-business-to-nippon-paint-for-135-billion The completed share acquisition brings the European operation back into the group following its previously announced agreement with Wuthelam. The completed share acquisition brings the European operation back into the group following its previously announced agreement with Wuthelam.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115340 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115340-nippon-paint-completes-european-automotive-coatings-buyback The reported valuation adds a new turn to the takeover story, while Evonik’s largest shareholder outlines what its rules would allow. The reported valuation adds a new turn to the takeover story, while Evonik’s largest shareholder outlines what its rules would allow.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115349 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115349-evonik-rejected-103-billion-basf-approach-reuters-reports The expanded North Carolina operation adds automation, rail infrastructure and production space as the company increases architectural paint capacity. The expanded North Carolina operation adds automation, rail infrastructure and production space as the company increases architectural paint capacity.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115332 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115332-sherwin-williams-opens-largest-north-american-plant The French project will triple one research center’s footprint and expand tools for reproducing manufacturing conditions during development of binders and other battery materials. The French project will triple one research center’s footprint and expand tools for reproducing manufacturing conditions during development of binders and other battery materials.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115346 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115346-arkema-plans-10-million-expansion-of-battery-research-center The former Ravago Chemicals North America business now operates as Mays Chemical’s Performance Materials division, with no change in ownership, supplier relationships or operating locations. The former Ravago Chemicals North America business now operates as Mays Chemical’s Performance Materials division, with no change in ownership, supplier relationships or operating locations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115342 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115342-ravago-chemicals-north-america-transitions-to-mays-chemical Leather finishing, packaging and other flexible-material coatings join Adhesive Technologies as Henkel broadens its specialty materials business. Leather finishing, packaging and other flexible-material coatings join Adhesive Technologies as Henkel broadens its specialty materials business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115341 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115341-henkel-completes-21-billion-stahl-acquisition The filing provides another development to track in the proposed combination, but notification is not regulatory approval. The filing provides another development to track in the proposed combination, but notification is not regulatory approval.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115334 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115334-eu-publishes-akzonobel-axalta-merger-notification RAG-Stiftung says its charter would permit a complete disposal of its Evonik holding, adding another consideration to BASF’s exploratory takeover discussions. RAG-Stiftung says its charter would permit a complete disposal of its Evonik holding, adding another consideration to BASF’s exploratory takeover discussions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115333 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:40:10 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115333-evoniks-largest-shareholder-says-full-stake-sale-is-possible The €50 million transaction transfers AkzoNobel’s decorative paints and liquid coatings businesses in Pakistan to IGI Investments. The €50 million transaction transfers AkzoNobel’s decorative paints and liquid coatings businesses in Pakistan to IGI Investments.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115321 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115321-akzonobel-completes-sale-of-pakistan-business-to-packages-group The Canadian Coatings Association says the proposed Building Canada Strong Act could improve regulatory coordination, investment conditions and supply-chain resilience for industries served by CASE manufacturers. The Canadian Coatings Association says the proposed Building Canada Strong Act could improve regulatory coordination, investment conditions and supply-chain resilience for industries served by CASE manufacturers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115319 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:10:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115319-cca-welcomes-canadian-bill-aimed-at-faster-project-reviews The enhanced proposal adds financing support to the investor’s pursuit of the Building Adhesive Solutions business, but it remains a conditional offer. The enhanced proposal adds financing support to the investor’s pursuit of the Building Adhesive Solutions business, but it remains a conditional offer.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115313 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:32:10 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115313-ancora-raises-hb-fuller-bas-offer-to-up-to-14-billion The investor called for a strategic review one day after H.B. Fuller reported higher revenue, earnings and a record adjusted EBITDA margin. The investor called for a strategic review one day after H.B. Fuller reported higher revenue, earnings and a record adjusted EBITDA margin.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115277 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115277-ancora-calls-for-hb-fuller-strategic-review-after-third-quarter-results The Hull shutdown removes major regional capacity for chemical intermediates used across coatings and other manufacturing sectors. The Hull shutdown removes major regional capacity for chemical intermediates used across coatings and other manufacturing sectors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115278 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115278-ineos-mothballs-europes-last-world-scale-acetyls-units The requirements restrict certain generic environmental claims, uncertified sustainability labels and offset-based climate statements. The requirements restrict certain generic environmental claims, uncertified sustainability labels and offset-based climate statements.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115276 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115276-eu-green-claims-rules-begin-applying-sept-27 Management outlined how capacity, local technical service and portfolio execution could move the industrial segment beyond its current high-teens range. Management outlined how capacity, local technical service and portfolio execution could move the industrial segment beyond its current high-teens range.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115274 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115274-sherwin-williams-says-performance-coatings-margins-could-reach-20 The final rule removes most provisions of the 2024 standards, but a separate proposal would address the requirements that remain. See what changed now and what is still under consideration. The final rule removes most provisions of the 2024 standards, but a separate proposal would address the requirements that remain. See what changed now and what is still under consideration.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115264 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:33:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115264-epa-finalizes-partial-repeal-of-power-plant-carbon-standards The turnkey installation combines robotic automation, process monitoring and real-time verification for component repair, dimensional restoration and corrosion protection. The turnkey installation combines robotic automation, process monitoring and real-time verification for component repair, dimensional restoration and corrosion protection.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115265 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115265-us-air-force-awards-5-million-cold-spray-contract The PCI Editorial Advisory Board member was recognized for work spanning fire protection, battery safety and industrial coatings technology. The PCI Editorial Advisory Board member was recognized for work spanning fire protection, battery safety and industrial coatings technology.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115269 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:36:35 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115269-ppg-names-venkateshwarlu-kalsani-associate-fellow The proposed deal would add below-grade membranes, mortars, resins and repair materials to Tremco CPG’s global building-envelope portfolio. The proposed deal would add below-grade membranes, mortars, resins and repair materials to Tremco CPG’s global building-envelope portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115267 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:13:54 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115267-rpm-to-acquire-italian-waterproofing-supplier-volteco The supplier issued separate September notices covering 17 products, with one adjustment effective immediately and another beginning Oct. 1. The supplier issued separate September notices covering 17 products, with one adjustment effective immediately and another beginning Oct. 1.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115261 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115261-oxea-announces-two-global-price-actions-for-acids-esters-and-oxo-intermediates The new Dahej capacity supports captive paint production, while a related VAM plant remains under construction. The new Dahej capacity supports captive paint production, while a related VAM plant remains under construction.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115257 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:16:08 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115257-asian-paints-starts-150-000-ton-vae-production