Information on mergers, acquisitions, distributor agreements, awards, company expansions and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2649 en-us 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 supplier will increase selected fluid products by up to $0.05 per pound beginning Oct. 29, subject to contract terms. The supplier will increase selected fluid products by up to $0.05 per pound beginning Oct. 29, subject to contract terms.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115448 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115448-exxonmobil-raises-prices-on-solvent-and-hydrocarbon-fluids The Fort Pierce mural celebrates Florida's coastal wildlife, while Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, earned the People's Choice award during the contest's 20th year. The Fort Pierce mural celebrates Florida's coastal wildlife, while Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, earned the People's Choice award during the contest's 20th year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115452 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115452-florida-tank-wins-tnemecs-2026-tank-of-the-year New lines, bonding technology and automation are coming to three North American sites ahead of a planned Nashville manufacturing shutdown. See how the production network is changing. New lines, bonding technology and automation are coming to three North American sites ahead of a planned Nashville manufacturing shutdown. See how the production network is changing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115441 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115441-akzonobel-advances-60-million-north-american-powder-coatings-program The company's winter trend report connects nature-inspired paint colors, decorative finishes and visible wood grain with a move toward warmer, more personal interpretations of minimalism. The company's winter trend report connects nature-inspired paint colors, decorative finishes and visible wood grain with a move toward warmer, more personal interpretations of minimalism.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115439 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:33:05 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115439-sherwin-williams-report-points-to-warmer-more-restorative-winter-interiors 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 Higher prices and volumes lifted refinish sales in the latest quarter. Industrial coatings tell a different profitability story as input costs continue to weigh on results. Higher prices and volumes lifted refinish sales in the latest quarter. Industrial coatings tell a different profitability story as input costs continue to weigh on results.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115443 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115443-ppgs-refinish-sales-rise-as-industrial-coatings-margins-tighten The company selected a shade from its Historical Color Collection and introduced an eight-color palette combining traditional influences with contemporary design. The company selected a shade from its Historical Color Collection and introduced an eight-color palette combining traditional influences with contemporary design.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115420 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115420-benjamin-moore-names-2027-color-of-the-year Higher coil-coating volumes, pricing and contributions from the Washington, Missouri, facility supported growth in AZZ's fiscal second quarter. Higher coil-coating volumes, pricing and contributions from the Washington, Missouri, facility supported growth in AZZ's fiscal second quarter.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115419 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115419-azz-precoat-metals-sales-rise-115-as-company-raises-guidance The coatings industry veteran will oversee R&D integration across the company's four U.S. manufacturing locations. The coatings industry veteran will oversee R&D integration across the company's four U.S. manufacturing locations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115415 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115415-the-fenix-group-appoints-brian-turner-chief-technology-officer 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 agreement with Almatis expands access to specialty alumina grades in Mexico and Latin America, excluding Brazil. The agreement with Almatis expands access to specialty alumina grades in Mexico and Latin America, excluding Brazil.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115414 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115414-brenntag-expands-specialty-alumina-distribution-in-latin-america 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 The CEO’s latest comments put financial discipline at the center of a potential deal. What is confirmed, what remains reported and where the process stands. The CEO’s latest comments put financial discipline at the center of a potential deal. What is confirmed, what remains reported and where the process stands.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431-basf-reportedly-raises-evonik-offer-above-11-billion The constant-currency gain came as Azelis recorded a €350 million noncash goodwill impairment in the Americas, giving the quarter a mixed financial picture. The constant-currency gain came as Azelis recorded a €350 million noncash goodwill impairment in the Americas, giving the quarter a mixed financial picture.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115435 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115435-azelis-industrial-chemicals-sales-rise-21-in-constant-currency Higher prices and volumes lifted segment sales, while operating EBIT increased to $154 million from $80 million a year earlier. Higher prices and volumes lifted segment sales, while operating EBIT increased to $154 million from $80 million a year earlier.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115434 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115434-dows-performance-materials-and-coatings-sales-rise-8 Selected solvents are due to increase October 31. Separate plasticizer adjustments follow November 1, with different products, regions and contract conditions. Selected solvents are due to increase October 31. Separate plasticizer adjustments follow November 1, with different products, regions and contract conditions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115433 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115433-eastman-sets-solvent-and-plasticizer-price-increases-for-late-october-and-november 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 A customs-compliance designation for a European legal entity may simplify cross-border procedures and reduce inspection burdens without changing product-performance or regulatory requirements. A customs-compliance designation for a European legal entity may simplify cross-border procedures and reduce inspection burdens without changing product-performance or regulatory requirements.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115381 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115381-sun-chemical-colors-and-effects-gains-eu-customs-authorization Alexium is positioning microencapsulated phase-change materials for wallboard, plasters and architectural coatings to buffer temperature changes during cooling interruptions in data centers. Alexium is positioning microencapsulated phase-change materials for wallboard, plasters and architectural coatings to buffer temperature changes during cooling interruptions in data centers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115380 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115380-alexium-targets-data-center-building-materials-with-phase-change-coatings Steven Reinstadtler was recognized for decades of polyurethane industry education and technical leadership. Steven Reinstadtler was recognized for decades of polyurethane industry education and technical leadership.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115411 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115411-covestro-coatings-expert-receives-cpi-leadership-award The company's 2026 Customer Innovation Awards recognize developments in recyclable dairy packaging and prefabricated HVAC insulation using protective coating technologies. The company's 2026 Customer Innovation Awards recognize developments in recyclable dairy packaging and prefabricated HVAC insulation using protective coating technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115409 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115409-hb-fuller-recognizes-innovations-in-barrier-coatings-and-infrastructure-protection Organic growth lifted the coated-materials segment, although input costs pressured margins; a subsequent acquisition adds optical-coatings technology and new end-market exposure. Organic growth lifted the coated-materials segment, although input costs pressured margins; a subsequent acquisition adds optical-coatings technology and new end-market exposure.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115379 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115379-apogee-performance-surfaces-sales-rise-142-as-groglass-joins-portfolio The larger Shanghai location is designed to support customer collaboration and continued growth across China and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The larger Shanghai location is designed to support customer collaboration and continued growth across China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115365 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115365-igm-resins-opens-apac-flagship-office-in-shanghai 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 light wood tone reflects interest in visible grain, calmer interiors and restoring existing pieces, with availability across multiple interior stain technologies. The light wood tone reflects interest in visible grain, calmer interiors and restoring existing pieces, with availability across multiple interior stain technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115377 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115377-minwax-selects-2027-color-of-the-year The Connecticut operation expands Valence’s surface-treatment capabilities for aerospace, defense and energy components, including metal alloys and selected nonmetallic materials. The Connecticut operation expands Valence’s surface-treatment capabilities for aerospace, defense and energy components, including metal alloys and selected nonmetallic materials.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115348 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115348-valence-adds-ion-vapor-deposition-with-cametoid-acquisition The completed transaction adds below-grade membranes, liquid products, mortars and resins to Tremco Construction Products Group’s international building-envelope portfolio. The completed transaction adds below-grade membranes, liquid products, mortars and resins to Tremco Construction Products Group’s international building-envelope portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115344 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115344-rpm-completes-acquisition-of-italian-waterproofing-supplier-volteco A.J. Wilson joins the consulting firm with manufacturing, growth strategy and previous coatings-market experience. A.J. Wilson joins the consulting firm with manufacturing, growth strategy and previous coatings-market experience.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115364 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115364-chemquest-adds-strategic-growth-and-operations-director An automated Texas line is expected to double microchannel coating capacity, with completion targeted for November 2027 as cooling-equipment demand grows. An automated Texas line is expected to double microchannel coating capacity, with completion targeted for November 2027 as cooling-equipment demand grows.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115354 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115354-modine-expands-e-coat-capacity-for-data-center-cooling-market