Information on coatings events, new regulations and standards, market reports and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2648 en-us A new staff memo signals a more limited role for EPA comments during major environmental reviews led by other federal agencies. A new staff memo signals a more limited role for EPA comments during major environmental reviews led by other federal agencies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114740 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114740-trump-epa-sets-new-direction-for-federal-project-reviews AkzoNobel and Axalta have announced another development in the process surrounding their proposed combination. AkzoNobel and Axalta have announced another development in the process surrounding their proposed combination.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114728 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:16:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114728-akzonobel-and-axalta-set-key-august-date-for-proposed-combination After at least $14.8 million in contracts, new developments are renewing scrutiny of the renovation’s maintenance and coating performance. After at least $14.8 million in contracts, new developments are renewing scrutiny of the renovation’s maintenance and coating performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114702 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114702-reflecting-pool-renovation-faces-algae-and-coating-questions The proposed deal would bring together major upstream chemical and epoxy capabilities with downstream formulations and advanced materials. The proposed deal would bring together major upstream chemical and epoxy capabilities with downstream formulations and advanced materials.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114696 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114696-two-major-chemical-companies-plan-to-combine The company has started limited safety checks at its Garden Grove facility following a May incident involving an MMA storage tank. The company has started limited safety checks at its Garden Grove facility following a May incident involving an MMA storage tank.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114695 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114695-gkn-aerospace-begins-safety-checks-after-garden-grove-mma-incident A new agreement with Do it Best Group will reshape manufacturing and distribution for established paint and application-tool brands. A new agreement with Do it Best Group will reshape manufacturing and distribution for established paint and application-tool brands.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114687 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114687-sherwin-williams-to-acquire-majic-and-shur-line-brands The three-year bond supports financing initiatives connected to the proposed AkzoNobel-Axalta combination. The three-year bond supports financing initiatives connected to the proposed AkzoNobel-Axalta combination.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114694 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114694-akzonobel-launches-bond-linked-to-axalta-merger Organizers announced 2027 dates and a location change for the annual coatings research event. Organizers announced 2027 dates and a location change for the annual coatings research event.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114690 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114690-waterborne-symposium-announces-new-location-for-2027 The Reflecting Pool is being refilled after resurfacing work that AP reports is tied to at least $14.8 million in federal contracts. The Reflecting Pool is being refilled after resurfacing work that AP reports is tied to at least $14.8 million in federal contracts.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114677 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114677-reflecting-pool-resurfacing-completed-amid-ongoing-lawsuit A proposed PFAS settlement in Wisconsin includes a $10 million payment and additional requirements for the Marinette area. A proposed PFAS settlement in Wisconsin includes a $10 million payment and additional requirements for the Marinette area.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114676 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114676-wisconsin-reaches-pfas-settlement-with-tyco-fire-products RadTech is adding INX International regulatory expertise to its EHS Committee as UV and EB technologies face evolving compliance demands. RadTech is adding INX International regulatory expertise to its EHS Committee as UV and EB technologies face evolving compliance demands.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114679 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114679-radtech-names-new-ehs-committee-co-chair The new director brings more than 30 years of specialty chemicals experience, including $750 million in negotiated supply agreements. The new director brings more than 30 years of specialty chemicals experience, including $750 million in negotiated supply agreements.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114680 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114680-chemquest-adds-specialty-chemicals-director 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 A fatal Washington tank implosion and a California methyl methacrylate emergency have renewed attention on storage risks and emergency response. A fatal Washington tank implosion and a California methyl methacrylate emergency have renewed attention on storage risks and emergency response.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114658 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114658-chemical-tank-incidents-put-storage-safety-in-focus A cash offer, pending shareholder vote and strong reader response are keeping attention on what could come next. A cash offer, pending shareholder vote and strong reader response are keeping attention on what could come next.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114657 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:20:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114657-whats-next-after-akzonobel-rejected-the-cash-offer The annual John Rutledge Memorial Golf Outing includes breakfast, golf, cocktails and an awards banquet luncheon. The annual John Rutledge Memorial Golf Outing includes breakfast, golf, cocktails and an awards banquet luncheon.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114663 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114663-mnypia-sets-date-for-annual-golf-outing Reuters reported the search has moved to recovery as officials confirmed contamination entered the Columbia River. Reuters reported the search has moved to recovery as officials confirmed contamination entered the Columbia River.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114656 Thu, 28 May 2026 07:03:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114656-tank-implosion-moves-to-recovery-as-river-contamination-is-confirmed The agreement adds new products in France for industrial applications, including coatings-related market segments. The agreement adds new products in France for industrial applications, including coatings-related market segments.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114662 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114662-azelis-arxada-expand-partnership-in-france 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 A proposed acquisition has drawn attention as H.B. Fuller and Ancora Holdings take opposing positions on the deal. A proposed acquisition has drawn attention as H.B. Fuller and Ancora Holdings take opposing positions on the deal.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114654 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114654-hb-fuller-and-ancora-holdings-clash-over-proposed-medical-adhesives-acquisition The new center is designed to support growth across aviation, space and defense markets. The new center is designed to support growth across aviation, space and defense markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114653 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114653-hb-fuller-to-open-aerospace-manufacturing-center-of-excellence 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 BASF announced an agreement with PQ involving a business that serves several industrial markets, including paints and coatings. BASF announced an agreement with PQ involving a business that serves several industrial markets, including paints and coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114640 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114640-basf-announces-strategic-business-sale RadTech is encouraging members to review EPA materials tied to expiring confidential business information claims. RadTech is encouraging members to review EPA materials tied to expiring confidential business information claims.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114641 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114641-new-tsca-resource-may-affect-chemical-submissions The EPA announced funding for state projects focused on PFAS testing, planning and infrastructure in drinking water systems. The EPA announced funding for state projects focused on PFAS testing, planning and infrastructure in drinking water systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114639 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114639-states-receive-new-pfas-drinking-water-funding 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 company earned continued recognition in a competitive equipment category tied to Brazil’s paint and coatings market. The company earned continued recognition in a competitive equipment category tied to Brazil’s paint and coatings market.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114618 Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114618-im-group-extends-awards-streak 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