Information on coatings events, new regulations and standards, market reports and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2648-industry-news en-us 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 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 Three industry-leading events return October 27–29 in Rosemont, bringing together the best in manufacturing, quality, and electronics assembly. Three industry-leading events return October 27–29 in Rosemont, bringing together the best in manufacturing, quality, and electronics assembly.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115203 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115203-registration-now-open-for-the-assembly-show-2026-co-located-with-the-quality-show-and-smta-international The proposed data collection could shape future industrial discharge priorities, but it has not moved into field sampling. The proposed data collection could shape future industrial discharge priorities, but it has not moved into field sampling.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115191 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115191-national-pfas-wastewater-survey-remains-pending-at-omb The immediate increases cover 12 products across Europe, the United States and the rest of the world. The immediate increases cover 12 products across Europe, the United States and the rest of the world.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115256 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:10:37 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115256-perstorp-raises-global-oxo-chemical-and-plasticizer-prices The agency removed nonbinding permit and pretreatment guidance while leaving underlying Clean Water Act authority in place. The agency removed nonbinding permit and pretreatment guidance while leaving underlying Clean Water Act authority in place.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115255 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:07:45 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115255-epa-withdraws-pfas-guidance-for-npdes-permits Damage-triggered nanocontainers release inhibitor only when local conditions change. The next challenge is proving the laboratory result at a larger scale. Damage-triggered nanocontainers release inhibitor only when local conditions change. The next challenge is proving the laboratory result at a larger scale.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115254 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:46:28 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115254-self-repairing-waterborne-coating-slows-corrosion-more-than-600-fold ChemSec found expansion plans among most major producers as data centers, batteries and chip manufacturing increase demand. ChemSec found expansion plans among most major producers as data centers, batteries and chip manufacturing increase demand.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115246 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115246-report-links-pfas-capacity-growth-to-ai-and-semiconductor-demand The framework includes a proposed PFAS ban for selected consumer products, but the restrictions are not yet final. The framework includes a proposed PFAS ban for selected consumer products, but the restrictions are not yet final.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115226 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115226-sweden-publishes-national-pfas-action-plan The association departed from its usual single-winner format as the chemical distribution program marked a milestone year. The association departed from its usual single-winner format as the chemical distribution program marked a milestone year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115141 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115141-acd-names-two-responsible-distribution-excellence-award-winners The Phase 1 inquiry gives Britain’s competition regulator until Nov. 11 to issue its first decision. The Phase 1 inquiry gives Britain’s competition regulator until Nov. 11 to issue its first decision.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115250 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:10:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115250-uk-regulator-opens-phase-1-review-of-akzonobel-axalta-merger The European adjustment takes effect Sept. 14, while separate increases in South and East Asia cover MMA, nBMA and IBMA. The European adjustment takes effect Sept. 14, while separate increases in South and East Asia cover MMA, nBMA and IBMA.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115245 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115245-rohm-raises-european-methacrylate-prices-100-metric-ton Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership. Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115238 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115238-pci-names-axalta-cto-dr-robert-k-roop-2026-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations. CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115249 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:56:50 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115249-ctt-conference-kicks-off-tomorrow-select-sessions-available-live-online Manufacturers of covered products containing intentionally added PFAS must submit initial Minnesota reports and fees Sept. 15 unless an extension applies. Manufacturers of covered products containing intentionally added PFAS must submit initial Minnesota reports and fees Sept. 15 unless an extension applies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115247 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115247-minnesota-pfas-reporting-deadline-arrives-sept-15 New collaborations with Quality, Electronics, Smart Factory, and STEM Organizations create unmatched opportunities for learning, innovation, and workforce development. New collaborations with Quality, Electronics, Smart Factory, and STEM Organizations create unmatched opportunities for learning, innovation, and workforce development.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115202 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115202-the-assembly-show-and-the-quality-show-2026-expand-industry-partnerships-to-deliver-a-more-comprehensive-manufacturing-experience In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists. In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239-tariff-uncertainty-extends-beyond-finished-coatings-cca-president-says The North Carolina agreement also establishes a separate $135 million reserve—and does not close every PFAS case still pending. The North Carolina agreement also establishes a separate $135 million reserve—and does not close every PFAS case still pending.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115236 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115236-chemours-dupont-and-corteva-reach-north-carolina-pfas-settlement The new platform pairs water-based emulsion polymers with more than 1,000 urethane and epoxy coating SKUs serving over 2,000 customers. The new platform pairs water-based emulsion polymers with more than 1,000 urethane and epoxy coating SKUs serving over 2,000 customers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115240 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115240-glen-oaks-tecum-acquire-stanchem-resins-and-dux-coatings The annual coatings forum is seeking original, noncommercial research across materials, formulation, curing, performance and emerging technologies. The annual coatings forum is seeking original, noncommercial research across materials, formulation, curing, performance and emerging technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115136 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115136-waterborne-symposium-opens-2027-call-for-papers A new life-cycle assessment compares conventional gas-fired ovens with UV, electron-beam and excimer curing pathways. A new life-cycle assessment compares conventional gas-fired ovens with UV, electron-beam and excimer curing pathways.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115230 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115230-radtech-study-maps-lower-emission-paths-for-coil-coating The next technical program is seeking work across formulation, AI, manufacturing, performance and emerging coating technologies. The next technical program is seeking work across formulation, AI, manufacturing, performance and emerging coating technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115152 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115152-aca-opens-2027-coatingstech-conference-call-for-papers Tariff-scope changes take effect Sept. 15, followed by import bans on selected Canadian products Sept. 29. Tariff-scope changes take effect Sept. 15, followed by import bans on selected Canadian products Sept. 29.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115221 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115221-us-adds-new-trade-measures-after-canada-countertariffs Organizers are seeking unpublished technical research across coatings and related fields ahead of a September submission deadline. Organizers are seeking unpublished technical research across coatings and related fields ahead of a September submission deadline.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115133 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115133-european-coatings-show-conference-opens-2027-call-for-papers Importers are now accounting for surtaxes on covered goods, while the main paint and pigment headings remain absent from the published product list. Importers are now accounting for surtaxes on covered goods, while the main paint and pigment headings remain absent from the published product list.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115213 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115213-canadas-new-us-countertariffs-take-effect The ASSEMBLY Show, featuring a curated Quality Show experience, SMTA International and the RTLS Alliance Factory Intelligence Pavilion takes place October 27–29 in Rosemont, IL. The ASSEMBLY Show, featuring a curated Quality Show experience, SMTA International and the RTLS Alliance Factory Intelligence Pavilion takes place October 27–29 in Rosemont, IL.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115201 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115201-asq-center-and-asg-measurement-quality-division-conference-anchor-expanded-education-for-quality-professionals-at-the-assembly-show The latest TSCA evaluation identifies preliminary occupational and consumer risks for a different chlorinated chemical than the solvent EPA assessed last week. The latest TSCA evaluation identifies preliminary occupational and consumer risks for a different chlorinated chemical than the solvent EPA assessed last week.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115177 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115177-epa-draft-flags-risks-for-1-2-dichloropropane A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois. A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:25:48 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182-what-formulators-shouldnt-miss-at-ctt-summit-2026 The search-and-seizure operation moves the investigation beyond the Cheonan site to company records, safety systems and possible legal violations. The search-and-seizure operation moves the investigation beyond the Cheonan site to company records, safety systems and possible legal violations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169-authorities-raid-daewon-offices-after-fatal-plant-fire The draft rule reaches several coatings and CASE categories, with a compliance timetable that gives companies time to adjust. The draft rule reaches several coatings and CASE categories, with a compliance timetable that gives companies time to adjust.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115128 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115128-dc-proposes-new-voc-limits-for-paint-thinners-and-adhesives