Information on coatings events, new regulations and standards, market reports and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2648-industry-news en-us As voters head to the polls today, PCI examines the policy decisions affecting coatings formulation, raw-material access, manufacturing investment and demand. As voters head to the polls today, PCI examines the policy decisions affecting coatings formulation, raw-material access, manufacturing investment and demand.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:33:01 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505-the-policy-decisions-facing-coatings-after-election-day New adjustments affect alcohols, acetates, acids and specialty esters, with regional differences and implications for several materials used in coatings formulations. New adjustments affect alcohols, acetates, acids and specialty esters, with regional differences and implications for several materials used in coatings formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115472 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115472-oxea-raises-prices-across-two-chemical-portfolios New rates take effect Nov. 1 as the supplier cites higher diesel fuel costs and transportation expenses. New rates take effect Nov. 1 as the supplier cites higher diesel fuel costs and transportation expenses.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115467 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115467-oxea-adjusts-north-american-freight-adders-for-truck-and-rail-shipments Sherwin-Williams, Axalta and Eastman reported higher quarterly sales, but segment margins, volumes and regional demand are more complicated. Sherwin-Williams, Axalta and Eastman reported higher quarterly sales, but segment margins, volumes and regional demand are more complicated. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115463 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115463-coatings-earnings-show-different-paths-to-sales-growth The agreement brings waterborne resins and complementary additives to Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with regional formulation and application support. The agreement brings waterborne resins and complementary additives to Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with regional formulation and application support.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115450 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:48:48 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115450-caldic-wanhua-expand-waterborne-resin-distribution-across-nordics The specialty chemicals company has declined formal negotiations over BASF’s improved proposal, but one channel between the companies remains open. The specialty chemicals company has declined formal negotiations over BASF’s improved proposal, but one channel between the companies remains open.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431-basf-reportedly-raises-evonik-offer-above-11-billion A University of Tokyo collaboration targets knowledge in technical records, including the reasoning behind experiments. Researchers will test how it can support materials development. A University of Tokyo collaboration targets knowledge in technical records, including the reasoning behind experiments. Researchers will test how it can support materials development.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115459 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115459-nippon-paint-ai-project-targets-knowledge-in-r-and-d-records Researchers linked differences in black-paint appearance to behavior in the liquid formulation, offering a possible route to fewer trial films and less waste. Researchers linked differences in black-paint appearance to behavior in the liquid formulation, offering a possible route to fewer trial films and less waste.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115458 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115458-method-detects-pigment-aggregation-before-a-coating-film-forms The company’s latest outlook offers a more specific closing target alongside improving epoxy results, while regulatory approvals and other closing conditions remain. The company’s latest outlook offers a more specific closing target alongside improving epoxy results, while regulatory approvals and other closing conditions remain.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115457 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115457-olin-targets-first-quarter-2027-close-for-huntsman-merger The nearly 500-employee acquisition adds inductive, photoelectric and smart measurement sensing technologies to Nordson's Advanced Technology Solutions segment. The nearly 500-employee acquisition adds inductive, photoelectric and smart measurement sensing technologies to Nordson's Advanced Technology Solutions segment.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115449 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115449-nordson-acquires-sensor-manufacturer-to-expand-factory-automation-portfolio The new research network will connect coatings chemistry, surface engineering, digital materials science and industry to accelerate lower-impact surface technologies. The new research network will connect coatings chemistry, surface engineering, digital materials science and industry to accelerate lower-impact surface technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115447 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115447-uk-launches-138-million-sustainable-coatings-network The sixth edition of ISO 9001 adds stronger emphasis on leadership, quality culture and risk management while setting a 2029 transition deadline for currently certified organizations. The sixth edition of ISO 9001 adds stronger emphasis on leadership, quality culture and risk management while setting a 2029 transition deadline for currently certified organizations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115440 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:37:11 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115440-iso-publishes-updated-quality-management-standard The equipment maker’s existing plant has reached capacity. Its expansion will add powder coating at a second location, alongside new fabrication and machining operations. The equipment maker’s existing plant has reached capacity. Its expansion will add powder coating at a second location, alongside new fabrication and machining operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115444 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115444-conair-adds-powder-coating-in-975-million-expansion Qualifying facilities gain additional time under the Clean Water Act, but the planning requirement remains. The extension does not apply to every compliance obligation. Qualifying facilities gain additional time under the Clean Water Act, but the planning requirement remains. The extension does not apply to every compliance obligation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115416 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115416-epa-extends-hazardous-substance-response-plan-deadline-to-2030 The supplier cited higher input and operating costs as it announced per-pound increases taking effect in mid-October, subject to existing contract provisions. The supplier cited higher input and operating costs as it announced per-pound increases taking effect in mid-October, subject to existing contract provisions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115382 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115382-trecora-raises-prices-for-four-specialty-monomer-products The federal filing extends the legal dispute into Michigan, with a proposed class boundary that should not be mistaken for confirmed exposure. The federal filing extends the legal dispute into Michigan, with a proposed class boundary that should not be mistaken for confirmed exposure.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115432 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115432-dozens-treated-after-toledo-chemical-release The reported review predates BASF’s approach and involves a U.S. supplier of cellulosic thickeners and other coatings additives. The reported review predates BASF’s approach and involves a U.S. supplier of cellulosic thickeners and other coatings additives.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115436 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:28:05 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115436-evonik-reportedly-weighs-ashland-acquisition PPG recognized the inorganic pigment manufacturer for performance in quality, innovation, service and supply-chain support. PPG recognized the inorganic pigment manufacturer for performance in quality, innovation, service and supply-chain support.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115412 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115412-shepherd-color-receives-ppg-global-supplier-award An SEC filing identifies the North American Building Products business as the companies pursue divestitures needed to advance their proposed merger. An SEC filing identifies the North American Building Products business as the companies pursue divestitures needed to advance their proposed merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115430 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:34:53 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115430-axalta-plans-north-american-building-products-divestiture-to-advance-akzonobel-merger The board rejected Ancora’s latest proposal for Building Adhesive Solutions while continuing a separate review of selected businesses and product lines. The board rejected Ancora’s latest proposal for Building Adhesive Solutions while continuing a separate review of selected businesses and product lines.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115429 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:08:13 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115429-hb-fuller-rejects-second-offer-for-building-adhesive-solutions-business Responses to the proposed combined-company name ranged from congratulations to questions about pronunciation, memorability and continuity with the two legacy identities. Responses to the proposed combined-company name ranged from congratulations to questions about pronunciation, memorability and continuity with the two legacy identities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115427 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115427-axanzo-name-prompts-active-online-discussion D.S. Brown has approximately 235 employees, two U.S. plants and expected 2026 sales of roughly $90 million. D.S. Brown has approximately 235 employees, two U.S. plants and expected 2026 sales of roughly $90 million.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115426 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:03 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115426-saint-gobain-to-acquire-ds-brown-for-208-million The J.W. Ostendorf deal combines Dörken’s professional coatings, pigment-paste and R&D capabilities with JWO’s DIY, private-label and toll-manufacturing operations. The J.W. Ostendorf deal combines Dörken’s professional coatings, pigment-paste and R&D capabilities with JWO’s DIY, private-label and toll-manufacturing operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115425 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:14:43 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115425-dorken-acquires-jw-ostendorf-to-expand-european-paint-platform The companies submitted commitments Oct. 15, extending the European Commission’s preliminary review to Nov. 6. The companies submitted commitments Oct. 15, extending the European Commission’s preliminary review to Nov. 6.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115423 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:09:26 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115423-akzonobel-axalta-offer-eu-remedies-for-25b-merger Planned closures in New York and Texas continue the company's withdrawal from chemical manufacturing following last year's sale of most of the business. Planned closures in New York and Texas continue the company's withdrawal from chemical manufacturing following last year's sale of most of the business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115359 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115359-goodyear-plans-exit-from-remaining-chemical-manufacturing One day after revealing the combined company’s new name, AkzoNobel has called shareholders back for another merger-related vote. One day after revealing the combined company’s new name, AkzoNobel has called shareholders back for another merger-related vote.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115408 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:43:02 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115408-akzonobel-sets-new-vote-on-axalta-merger Researchers partially embedded cerium oxide nanoparticles in an epoxy surface, improving laboratory performance without an added binder or a chemical grafting step. Researchers partially embedded cerium oxide nanoparticles in an epoxy surface, improving laboratory performance without an added binder or a chemical grafting step.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115422 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115422-nanoparticle-surface-treatment-improves-protective-coating-performance The companies have chosen a name and planned stock ticker for their proposed combination. See the new identity and what stays the same until closing. The companies have chosen a name and planned stock ticker for their proposed combination. See the new identity and what stays the same until closing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115404 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:05:34 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115404-akzonobel-and-axalta-reveal-name-of-combined-company Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403-pci-news-now-self-repairing-coating-evonik-closures-and-fords-1b-paint-shop The 75-page analysis points to flexibility, trapped moisture, material mixing and cure timing as possible contributors. The 75-page analysis points to flexibility, trapped moisture, material mixing and cure timing as possible contributors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:17:19 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400-report-identifies-85-reflecting-pool-liner-failures