Information on coatings events, new regulations and standards, market reports and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2648-industry-news en-us 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 Section 301 duties took effect as the administration ordered Canada-specific tariffs, created an aluminum incentive and advanced trade negotiations. New Section 301 duties took effect as the administration ordered Canada-specific tariffs, created an aluminum incentive and advanced trade negotiations.

]]> 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 argues current allowance phaseouts could shift European manufacturing and emissions overseas without reducing global carbon dioxide output. The carbon black producer argues current allowance phaseouts could shift European manufacturing and emissions overseas without reducing global carbon dioxide output.

]]> 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 Red Sea disruptions and restricted Strait of Hormuz traffic kept attention on global energy-supply risks. The benchmark later retreated, but Red Sea disruptions and restricted Strait of Hormuz traffic kept attention on global energy-supply risks.

]]> 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 output was unchanged from May but remained above year-earlier levels as industrial machinery producers continued investing in additional capacity and equipment. June output was unchanged from May but remained above year-earlier levels as industrial machinery producers continued investing in additional 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 The Commission’s preliminary concerns involve 10 manufacturers and three trade associations over alleged coordination of future price increases for cement and concrete additives. The Commission’s preliminary concerns involve 10 manufacturers and three trade associations over alleged coordination of future price increases for cement and concrete additives.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114941 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114941-eu-issues-objections-in-suspected-construction-chemicals-cartel-case 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 New mandatory tests target real-world failure risks under more demanding conditions. Here’s what changes for vehicle batteries. New mandatory tests target real-world failure risks under more demanding conditions. Here’s what changes for vehicle batteries.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114932 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114932-china-tightens-ev-battery-tests-under-new-safety-standard A new forecast maps the technologies, end markets and regions expected to drive finishing-system investment through 2034. A new forecast maps the technologies, end markets and regions expected to drive finishing-system investment through 2034.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114898 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114898-powder-coating-equipment-market-heads-toward-2b-mark The general transition period has ended for many final articles, while certain packaging, exterior-coating and professional-equipment applications retain longer timelines. The general transition period has ended for many final articles, while certain packaging, exterior-coating and professional-equipment applications retain longer timelines.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114928 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114928-eu-bpa-deadline-reaches-food-contact-coatings-market What could Nippon Paint’s renewed approach mean for the value discussion ahead of the Aug. 5 shareholder vote? What could Nippon Paint’s renewed approach mean for the value discussion ahead of the Aug. 5 shareholder vote?

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114918 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114918-the-akzonobel-axalta-vote-now-has-a-new-question The company cites four years of losses. Separately, authorities are investigating potential historical PFOA contamination at the fluoropolymer site. The company cites four years of losses. Separately, authorities are investigating potential historical PFOA contamination at the fluoropolymer site.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114917 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114917-agc-chemicals-europe-proposes-uk-production-exit-affecting-208-roles The measure addresses construction barriers, financing and repairs, with provisions that could influence demand across several coatings markets. The measure addresses construction barriers, financing and repairs, with provisions that could influence demand across several coatings markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114913 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114913-aca-backed-housing-package-clears-final-hurdle 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 Phase II award will help move a filtration technology targeting indoor-air toxins and pathogens closer to commercialization. The Phase II award will help move a filtration technology targeting indoor-air toxins and pathogens closer to commercialization.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114840 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114840-epa-awards-400-000-for-nanofiber-filter-technology The latest federal data show 133 reportable events in 2025 as proposed revisions could affect approximately 11,500 regulated facilities. The latest federal data show 133 reportable events in 2025 as proposed revisions could affect approximately 11,500 regulated facilities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114839 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114839-reported-chemical-accidents-rise-60-in-federal-data The organization is inviting technical presentations and real-world case studies, including projects that succeeded and lessons from those that did not. The organization is inviting technical presentations and real-world case studies, including projects that succeeded and lessons from those that did not.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114841 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114841-radtech-opens-2027-call-for-papers A biocide-free approach to controlling hull fouling targets vessel efficiency, emissions and material waste without relying on conventional antifoulants. A biocide-free approach to controlling hull fouling targets vessel efficiency, emissions and material waste without relying on conventional antifoulants.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114836 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114836-ppg-marine-coating-recognized-for-safer-chemistry 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