Information on mergers, acquisitions, distributor agreements, awards, company expansions and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2649 en-us The move comes as infrastructure investment accelerates and demand grows for coatings, corrosion control and workforce expertise. The move comes as infrastructure investment accelerates and demand grows for coatings, corrosion control and workforce expertise.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114846 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114846-major-indian-pipeline-operator-joins-ampp The company completed a verification covering safety, security, sustainability and environmental practices throughout chemical operations. The company completed a verification covering safety, security, sustainability and environmental practices throughout chemical operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114844 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114844-re-carroll-reaches-chemical-distribution-milestone The corrosion scientist will help shape an international program focused on materials degradation, monitoring and emerging technologies. The corrosion scientist will help shape an international program focused on materials degradation, monitoring and emerging technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114842 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114842-ampp-expert-steps-into-global-corrosion-leadership-role Both operating segments posted record first-quarter sales as demand, pricing and a new facility supported growth. Both operating segments posted record first-quarter sales as demand, pricing and a new facility supported growth.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114838 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114838-azz-raises-outlook-after-record-coatings-sales The project will add production equipment, establish an engineering-plastics center and create 42 jobs at an existing facility. The project will add production equipment, establish an engineering-plastics center and create 42 jobs at an existing facility.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114837 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114837-mitsubishi-chemical-plans-203m-us-expansion The acquisition adds a Vancouver-based distributor serving industrial wood-finishing customers in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition adds a Vancouver-based distributor serving industrial wood-finishing customers in the Pacific Northwest.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114830 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:40:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114830-gemini-industries-acquires-industrial-coating-solutions 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 The appointment takes effect Aug. 1, following Michael Hansen’s departure and a brief joint interim leadership arrangement. The appointment takes effect Aug. 1, following Michael Hansen’s departure and a brief joint interim leadership arrangement.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114814 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114814-hempel-names-former-board-leader-group-president-and-ceo A milestone celebration reflected on the company’s history, international reach and the forces shaping its next chapter. A milestone celebration reflected on the company’s history, international reach and the forces shaping its next chapter.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114826 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114826-sherwin-williams-marks-160-years-with-shanghai-celebration The ALTANA division’s latest acquisition adds technology for testing how painted plastic components interact with radar sensors. The ALTANA division’s latest acquisition adds technology for testing how painted plastic components interact with radar sensors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114825 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114825-byk-acquires-radar-measurement-specialist-perisens The proposed acquisition would add a Bangkok-based distributor to IMCD’s advanced-materials and compounding business in Southeast Asia. The proposed acquisition would add a Bangkok-based distributor to IMCD’s advanced-materials and compounding business in Southeast Asia.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114820 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114820-imcd-plans-thailand-acquisition-to-expand-additives-offering A €23.6 million investment reshapes ownership at the French supplier of specialty paints, coatings and composites. A €23.6 million investment reshapes ownership at the French supplier of specialty paints, coatings and composites.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114819 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114819-whitestone-takes-stake-in-mader-group The company’s acquisition of two former Vencorex sites is designed to reinforce regional supply for coatings, adhesives and sealants customers. The company’s acquisition of two former Vencorex sites is designed to reinforce regional supply for coatings, adhesives and sealants customers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114817 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114817-covestro-expands-production-network-for-key-coatings-materials The agreement with COSCO SHIPPING Bulk brings antifouling and hull-performance systems to a major vessel-building program. The agreement with COSCO SHIPPING Bulk brings antifouling and hull-performance systems to a major vessel-building program.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114818 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114818-jotun-coatings-agreement-covers-125-cosco-newbuilds The former BASF business begins operating independently with a new identity, familiar brands and a leadership team for the next phase. The former BASF business begins operating independently with a new identity, familiar brands and a leadership team for the next phase.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114781 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114781-surventis-debuts-as-basf-carlyle-close-coatings-deal A long-pending transaction has formally closed, moving BASF’s former automotive, refinish and surface-treatment businesses into their next chapter. A long-pending transaction has formally closed, moving BASF’s former automotive, refinish and surface-treatment businesses into their next chapter.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114780 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:12:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114780-basf-carlyle-complete-77b-coatings-transaction Preliminary figures prompted an earnings upgrade as Evonik presses ahead with a restructuring reshaping operations, businesses and its global workforce. Preliminary figures prompted an earnings upgrade as Evonik presses ahead with a restructuring reshaping operations, businesses and its global workforce.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114744 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114744-evonik-raises-2026-outlook-after-second-quarter-results-exceed-plan The chemical distributor has tapped an experienced industry executive to lead its next chapter, with the leadership transition beginning July 1. The chemical distributor has tapped an experienced industry executive to lead its next chapter, with the leadership transition beginning July 1.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114745 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114745-former-imcd-director-named-oqema-ceo The proposed federal action spans four facilities and lays out years of treatment, water and compliance commitments that still require court approval. The proposed federal action spans four facilities and lays out years of treatment, water and compliance commitments that still require court approval.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114739 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114739-chemours-reaches-proposed-450-million-pfas-agreement-with-epa-doj The standalone business is bringing together longtime BASF leaders and executives with experience in carve-outs, transformation, distribution and automotive refinish. The standalone business is bringing together longtime BASF leaders and executives with experience in carve-outs, transformation, distribution and automotive refinish.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114735 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:55:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114735-basf-coatings-names-executive-committee-ahead-of-july-1-transition Evonik has upgraded its Shanghai UV coating equipment with a five-roll platform designed to better replicate label and release-liner production conditions. Evonik has upgraded its Shanghai UV coating equipment with a five-roll platform designed to better replicate label and release-liner production conditions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114738 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114738-evonik-upgrades-shanghai-uv-coating-platform-for-label-and-liner-applications Pricing and restructuring savings lifted profitability, while the adhesives maker also reported a record quarter for operating cash flow. Pricing and restructuring savings lifted profitability, while the adhesives maker also reported a record quarter for operating cash flow.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114737 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114737-hb-fuller-raises-full-year-outlook-after-second-quarter-gains The phased shift will change the role of a Zagreb operation while maintaining the company’s reach in Croatia and the wider region. The phased shift will change the role of a Zagreb operation while maintaining the company’s reach in Croatia and the wider region.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114736 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114736-kansai-helios-to-shift-zagreb-coatings-production-in-adriatic-reorganization 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 The company’s technical resource examines surface modification, adhesion and lubricity for PEBAX, polyurethane and PVC devices. The company’s technical resource examines surface modification, adhesion and lubricity for PEBAX, polyurethane and PVC devices.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114734 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114734-hydromer-examines-hydrophilic-coatings-for-polymer-medical-devices The UV/moisture dual-cure formulation targets printed circuit board protection with a solvent-free profile and lower material use. The UV/moisture dual-cure formulation targets printed circuit board protection with a solvent-free profile and lower material use.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114733 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114733-henkel-adds-solvent-free-conformal-coating-for-electronics A new UV-curable, single-step offering pairs coating technology with feasibility, scale-up and manufacturing support. A new UV-curable, single-step offering pairs coating technology with feasibility, scale-up and manufacturing support.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114732 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114732-freudenberg-medical-introduces-hydrophilic-coating-platform-for-medical-devices A new Dulux EasyCare collection will bring 16 character-inspired palettes to selected EMEA markets. A new Dulux EasyCare collection will bring 16 character-inspired palettes to selected EMEA markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114731 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114731-akzonobel-introduces-disney-inspired-dulux-color-collection Customers using OneCure have reported 30% to 40% faster cycle times compared with traditional two-bake powder coating systems. Customers using OneCure have reported 30% to 40% faster cycle times compared with traditional two-bake powder coating systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114701 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114701-sherwin-williams-launches-powder-system-to-cut-cycle-times The project includes a renewable polyol product line and future capacity for additional specialty chemical production. The project includes a renewable polyol product line and future capacity for additional specialty chemical production.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114700 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114700-coim-usa-plans-50-million-specialty-chemical-expansion