Information on coatings events, new regulations and standards, market reports and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2648-industry-news en-us 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 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 collaboration could move graphene and other advanced carbon materials closer to practical use in protective coatings. The collaboration could move graphene and other advanced carbon materials closer to practical use in protective coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115063 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115063-ampp-and-advanced-carbons-council-partner-on-carbon-enhanced-coatings A new SOCMA survey links long, unpredictable reviews to delayed commercialization, PFAS-alternative development and reshoring decisions. A new SOCMA survey links long, unpredictable reviews to delayed commercialization, PFAS-alternative development and reshoring decisions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115047 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:17:43 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115047-specialty-chemical-manufacturers-call-for-changes-to-tsca-reviews The deal broadens an additives platform with direct relevance to performance coatings and polymers. The deal broadens an additives platform with direct relevance to performance coatings and polymers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115046 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115046-william-blythe-to-combine-with-us-specialty-chemicals-company 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 The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation begins applying across the EU, including new limits on PFAS in packaging that contacts food. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation begins applying across the EU, including new limits on PFAS in packaging that contacts food.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115036 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115036-eu-pfas-restrictions-take-effect-for-food-contact-packaging The latest move turns an ongoing shareholder dispute into a proposed carve-out that could reshape H.B. Fuller’s portfolio. The latest move turns an ongoing shareholder dispute into a proposed carve-out that could reshape H.B. Fuller’s portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115039 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:16:13 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115039-ancora-proposes-up-to-12-billion-acquisition-of-hb-fuller-building-adhesives-segment Shareholders approved the $25 billion combination. A U.S. Second Request and preliminary U.K. process now put competition questions at center stage. Shareholders approved the $25 billion combination. A U.S. Second Request and preliminary U.K. process now put competition questions at center stage.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115023 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115023-the-akzonobel-axalta-vote-is-over-what-will-regulators-ask-next The headline index strengthened sharply, but the read-through for Chemical Products is more complicated than the top-line number suggests. The headline index strengthened sharply, but the read-through for Chemical Products is more complicated than the top-line number suggests.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115017 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115017-us-manufacturing-pmi-reaches-four-year-high-in-july 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 Producers that missed the July 31 filing date could face compliance action, with added verification rules for qualifying large companies. Producers that missed the July 31 filing date could face compliance action, with added verification rules for qualifying large companies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115004 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115004-ontario-reporting-deadline-passes-for-paint-and-coatings-producers PCI’s 2026 PCI 25 shows how privately held, regional and specialized manufacturers are shaping North America’s paint and coatings market. PCI’s 2026 PCI 25 shows how privately held, regional and specialized manufacturers are shaping North America’s paint and coatings market.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114992 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114992-more-than-a-matter-of-size The product-category rule establishes cradle-to-grave assessment requirements for coil and extrusion systems used on steel and aluminum. The product-category rule establishes cradle-to-grave assessment requirements for coil and extrusion systems used on steel and aluminum.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114914 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114914-aca-sets-new-epd-framework-for-metal-coatings The 2027 conference is seeking unpublished technical work covering coatings, inks, digitalization, adhesives and construction chemicals. The 2027 conference is seeking unpublished technical work covering coatings, inks, digitalization, adhesives and construction chemicals.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114909 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114909-european-coatings-show-sets-sept-18-research-deadline RadTech is urging coatings and printing stakeholders to support extensions covering mercury-vapor UV lamps used in curing, drying and exposure systems. RadTech is urging coatings and printing stakeholders to support extensions covering mercury-vapor UV lamps used in curing, drying and exposure systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114953 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114953-comments-due-aug-1-on-eu-uv-lamp-exemptions 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 A confidential agreement ended the long-running North Carolina case just as opening arguments were set to begin. A confidential agreement ended the long-running North Carolina case just as opening arguments were set to begin.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114986 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114986-chemours-dupont-settle-claims-from-2-658-residents-before-trial The law applies a 90-ppm lead limit across paint and coating categories, with a 12-month implementation period and two technical exceptions. The law applies a 90-ppm lead limit across paint and coating categories, with a 12-month implementation period and two technical exceptions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114942 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114942-brazil-expands-90-ppm-lead-limit-across-most-paint-categories 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 North America and Mexico adjustments range from 2 to 4 cents per pound, while South America and other markets use metric-ton increases. North America and Mexico adjustments range from 2 to 4 cents per pound, while South America and other markets use metric-ton increases.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114982 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114982-oxea-raises-oxo-intermediates-prices-in-the-americas The carbon black producer says allowance phaseouts could create an unintended outcome for European production and global emissions. The carbon black producer says allowance phaseouts could create an unintended outcome for European production and global emissions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114959 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114959-orion-report-questions-eu-emissions-trading-policy The Aug. 1 adjustments cover alcohols, aldehydes, acetate and neopentyl glycol, with increases quoted for Europe and other markets. The Aug. 1 adjustments cover alcohols, aldehydes, acetate and neopentyl glycol, with increases quoted for Europe and other markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114981 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114981-oxea-raises-european-oxo-intermediates-prices 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 June’s headline reading was flat, while one manufacturing segment continued investing in added capacity and equipment. June’s headline reading was flat, while one manufacturing segment continued investing in added capacity and equipment.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114963 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114963-us-industrial-output-flat-up-11-year-over-year