Information on mergers, acquisitions, distributor agreements, awards, company expansions and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2649 en-us The partnership adds local sales, service and technical support for sheetfed, label and narrow-web UV curing customers in two markets. The partnership adds local sales, service and technical support for sheetfed, label and narrow-web UV curing customers in two markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115139 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115139-gew-expands-west-african-distribution-with-exact-solutions The investment expands a 25-product portfolio serving coatings and other markets while updating production infrastructure at the Verbund site. The investment expands a 25-product portfolio serving coatings and other markets while updating production infrastructure at the Verbund site.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115172 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115172-basf-completes-ludwigshafen-intermediates-plant-modernization Packaging, chemical treatment, product form and logistics will determine how individual grades and market segments are affected. Packaging, chemical treatment, product form and logistics will determine how individual grades and market segments are affected.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115163 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115163-thiele-kaolin-raises-prices-with-some-increases-above-10 The Toledo facility produced TMP, pentaerythritol and other chemical building blocks used in paints, coatings and resin systems. The Toledo facility produced TMP, pentaerythritol and other chemical building blocks used in paints, coatings and resin systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115179 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115179-perstorp-ends-production-at-ohio-polyols-plant The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system. The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115126 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115126-sherwin-williams-receives-12m-award-for-chromium-free-aircraft-primer-research The investment puts several next-generation powder priorities under one roof at the company's largest R&D center. The investment puts several next-generation powder priorities under one roof at the company's largest R&D center.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115178 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115178-akzonobel-opens-75m-powder-coatings-innovation-lab The proposed transaction would add European manufacturing and a specialized technology platform to Performance Surfaces. The proposed transaction would add European manufacturing and a specialized technology platform to Performance Surfaces.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115171 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115171-apogee-agrees-to-acquire-groglass-for-up-to-625m The transaction combines complementary epoxy, polyurethane, waterproofing and structural-repair capabilities in India. The transaction combines complementary epoxy, polyurethane, waterproofing and structural-repair capabilities in India.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115124 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115124-tri-polarcon-acquires-industrial-flooring-and-protective-coatings-company One adjustment is already in effect for European CASE materials, while a second increase for North American rigid grades begins Oct. 1. One adjustment is already in effect for European CASE materials, while a second increase for North American rigid grades begins Oct. 1.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115162 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115162-stepan-raises-european-case-polyol-prices-by-150-mt The collaboration combines nanoimprint film manufacturing with automotive display integration to support future head-up displays and in-vehicle interfaces. The collaboration combines nanoimprint film manufacturing with automotive display integration to support future head-up displays and in-vehicle interfaces.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115125 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115125-surventis-aumovio-partner-on-automotive-optical-films A first commercial shipment moves the anticorrosion technology into a new phase, while one important customer detail remains undisclosed. A first commercial shipment moves the anticorrosion technology into a new phase, while one important customer detail remains undisclosed.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115183 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115183-sparc-ships-graphene-additive-to-tier-1-coatings-customer The expanded role brings global operations, marketing and strategic initiatives under one executive as the specialty materials supplier pursues its next phase of growth. The expanded role brings global operations, marketing and strategic initiatives under one executive as the specialty materials supplier pursues its next phase of growth.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115123 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115123-microcare-promotes-sean-gallimore-to-chief-operating-officer The deal adds another specialty chemistry business to a platform built through a series of recent acquisitions. The deal adds another specialty chemistry business to a platform built through a series of recent acquisitions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115143 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115143-mfg-chemical-acquires-ap-tech-expands-water-treatment-platform The acquired platform takes the company deeper into adhesive dispensing and production-line quality control. The acquired platform takes the company deeper into adhesive dispensing and production-line quality control.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115161 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115161-graco-closes-447m-valco-melton-acquisition The longtime executive will take on Christian Kullmann’s responsibilities during his recovery while retaining oversight of the company’s Asia business. The longtime executive will take on Christian Kullmann’s responsibilities during his recovery while retaining oversight of the company’s Asia business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115122 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115122-evonik-names-claus-rettig-interim-ceo The distributor is replacing its combined CASE umbrella with separate coatings and adhesives-focused organizations. The distributor is replacing its combined CASE umbrella with separate coatings and adhesives-focused organizations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115120 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115120-palmer-holland-creates-dedicated-coatings-business-team A common drydock method can leave conditions that challenge conventional two-component systems. See what applicators should watch. A common drydock method can leave conditions that challenge conventional two-component systems. See what applicators should watch.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115145 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115145-steelpaint-highlights-coating-challenges-after-hydrojet-preparation The European Commission formally published the transaction notice and invited third-party comments as Henkel works toward closing the specialty coatings acquisition. The European Commission formally published the transaction notice and invited third-party comments as Henkel works toward closing the specialty coatings acquisition.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115117 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115117-henkels-21b-stahl-deal-moves-into-eu-review The additions complete the planned board as the coatings companies continue toward closing their merger. The additions complete the planned board as the coatings companies continue toward closing their merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115116 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:58:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115116-akzonobel-axalta-name-three-directors-to-complete-combined-board The earthy olive green anchors a nature-led palette, while the program’s 10th-anniversary forecast reaches back to seven legacy colors. The earthy olive green anchors a nature-led palette, while the program’s 10th-anniversary forecast reaches back to seven legacy colors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115111 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115111-behr-names-its-2027-color-of-the-year The trade-show lineup spans polyurethane waterproofing, high-solids hardeners, waterborne curing agents and specialty amines. The trade-show lineup spans polyurethane waterproofing, high-solids hardeners, waterborne curing agents and specialty amines.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115109 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115109-apcs-portfolio-targets-low-voc-and-waterborne-coating-systems The transaction was announced less than two months earlier. The companies’ new statements point to what changed and what Solstice plans to do next. The transaction was announced less than two months earlier. The companies’ new statements point to what changed and what Solstice plans to do next.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115112 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:11 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115112-solstice-element-solutions-terminate-145b-deal Most core paint headings appear to be spared, but the published schedule may still create costs elsewhere in the supply chain. Members have until Sept. 4 to quantify the impact. Most core paint headings appear to be spared, but the published schedule may still create costs elsewhere in the supply chain. Members have until Sept. 4 to quantify the impact.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115115 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115115-cca-seeks-case-impact-data-ahead-of-sept-8-countertariffs The Charlotte investment brings wet-process separator coating capability closer to North American electric-vehicle and energy-storage manufacturers. The Charlotte investment brings wet-process separator coating capability closer to North American electric-vehicle and energy-storage manufacturers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115107 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115107-asahi-kasei-opens-battery-separator-coating-line-in-north-carolina The scheduled turnaround has ended at a major European isocyanate complex, returning both production units and supporting operations to normal service. The scheduled turnaround has ended at a major European isocyanate complex, returning both production units and supporting operations to normal service.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115106 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115106-wanhua-restarts-european-mdi-and-tdi-units-after-planned-maintenance The earthy orange anchors three palettes built around warmth, playfulness and more intentional living. The earthy orange anchors three palettes built around warmth, playfulness and more intentional living.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115101 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115101-dutch-boy-names-2027-color-of-the-year Competition approval removed a key hurdle for the sale to IGI Investments, but the coatings business has not yet changed hands. Competition approval removed a key hurdle for the sale to IGI Investments, but the coatings business has not yet changed hands.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115105 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:13:03 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115105-akzonobel-pakistan-sale-clears-competition-review The materials-science executive brings experience in manufacturing, commercial strategy and global business expansion to the specialty coatings and additives supplier's board. The materials-science executive brings experience in manufacturing, commercial strategy and global business expansion to the specialty coatings and additives supplier's board.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115098 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115098-michelman-names-hyperion-ceo-ron-voigt-to-board The Foshan project will localize metal-packaging materials and add digital film-weight monitoring for Asian canmakers. The Foshan project will localize metal-packaging materials and add digital film-weight monitoring for Asian canmakers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115104 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115104-actega-invests-in-sealant-production-in-china The transaction adds equipment, automation and service capabilities for processing polyurethane, silicone and epoxy systems. The transaction adds equipment, automation and service capabilities for processing polyurethane, silicone and epoxy systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115103 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115103-rampf-acquires-chinese-mixing-and-dispensing-specialist