Information on mergers, acquisitions, distributor agreements, awards, company expansions and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2649 en-us The proposed consent-decree modification would add groundwater remediation at a former New Jersey manufacturing site, with public comments accepted through Nov. 2. The proposed consent-decree modification would add groundwater remediation at a former New Jersey manufacturing site, with public comments accepted through Nov. 2.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115347 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115347-proposed-sherwin-williams-cleanup-amendment-adds-422-million-in-financial-assurance The Oct. 1 adjustment follows continued volatility in raw materials, energy, logistics and refining markets, according to the supplier. The Oct. 1 adjustment follows continued volatility in raw materials, energy, logistics and refining markets, according to the supplier.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115336 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115336-si-group-announces-portfolio-wide-price-increase R. Jeffrey Bailly brings more than three decades of manufacturing, M&A and business-transformation experience as the supplier targets higher-margin markets. R. Jeffrey Bailly brings more than three decades of manufacturing, M&A and business-transformation experience as the supplier targets higher-margin markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115317 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115317-hb-fuller-appoints-former-ufp-technologies-ceo-to-board The deep blue anchors an 11-color coordinating palette that moves between muted earth tones and more expressive yellow, green and pink accents. The deep blue anchors an 11-color coordinating palette that moves between muted earth tones and more expressive yellow, green and pink accents.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115309 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115309-california-paints-names-quiet-peace-2027-color-of-the-year The Greenville facility is scheduled to close Nov. 30, several months after PPG completed its $65 million acquisition of Ozark Materials. The Greenville facility is scheduled to close Nov. 30, several months after PPG completed its $65 million acquisition of Ozark Materials.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115352 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115352-ppg-to-close-recently-acquired-alabama-pavement-markings-plant Public voting runs through Oct. 16 as the annual coated-water-tank competition marks its 20th year. Public voting runs through Oct. 16 as the annual coated-water-tank competition marks its 20th year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115366 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115366-voting-opens-for-tnemecs-2026-peoples-choice-tank-of-the-year The 3,000-cubic-meter tank at the Ulsan HDOT terminal will serve as a domestic hub for glacial acrylic acid and strengthen the supplier’s Northeast Asia network. The 3,000-cubic-meter tank at the Ulsan HDOT terminal will serve as a domestic hub for glacial acrylic acid and strengthen the supplier’s Northeast Asia network.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115260 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115260-arkema-adds-acrylic-acid-storage-capacity-in-south-korea The warm blend of earth, rose and brown leads a four-color palette centered on renewed interest in craft, nature and sensory experiences. The warm blend of earth, rose and brown leads a four-color palette centered on renewed interest in craft, nature and sensory experiences.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115315 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115315-c2-paint-names-pueblo-its-2027-color-of-the-year The seven-country transaction would transfer AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints operations in Southeast Asia and Australia to Nippon Paint as AkzoNobel completes its Asian portfolio review and turns its focus to closing the proposed Axalta merger. The seven-country transaction would transfer AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints operations in Southeast Asia and Australia to Nippon Paint as AkzoNobel completes its Asian portfolio review and turns its focus to closing the proposed Axalta merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115350 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:17:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115350-akzonobel-to-sell-southeast-asia-decorative-paints-business-to-nippon-paint-for-135-billion Washable finishes and a calming palette were selected to support comfort in a specialized palliative-care setting. Washable finishes and a calming palette were selected to support comfort in a specialized palliative-care setting.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115212 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115212-ppg-uses-coatings-and-murals-to-revitalize-czech-hospice The softened blue anchors two supporting palettes developed by the Ace Hardware paint brand with forecasting partner Colour Hive. The softened blue anchors two supporting palettes developed by the Ace Hardware paint brand with forecasting partner Colour Hive.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115295 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115295-clarkkensington-names-vantage-point-2027-color-of-the-year The corrosion-protection supplier reported $59.6 million in quarterly sales and $142.3 million in backlog as it expanded manufacturing operations. The corrosion-protection supplier reported $59.6 million in quarterly sales and $142.3 million in backlog as it expanded manufacturing operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115235 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115235-perma-pipe-sales-rise-24-as-ohio-facility-ramps-up The completed share acquisition brings the European operation back into the group following its previously announced agreement with Wuthelam. The completed share acquisition brings the European operation back into the group following its previously announced agreement with Wuthelam.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115340 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115340-nippon-paint-completes-european-automotive-coatings-buyback The corporate name has changed, but the Roberlo commercial brand, ownership and customer relationships remain in place. The corporate name has changed, but the Roberlo commercial brand, ownership and customer relationships remain in place.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115293 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115293-roberlo-changes-legal-name-to-briolf-coatings New visualization functionality is designed to help refinish painters evaluate subtle differences in dark and effect colors. New visualization functionality is designed to help refinish painters evaluate subtle differences in dark and effect colors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115234 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115234-surventis-expands-digital-color-matching-platform The reported valuation adds a new turn to the takeover story, while Evonik’s largest shareholder outlines what its rules would allow. The reported valuation adds a new turn to the takeover story, while Evonik’s largest shareholder outlines what its rules would allow.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115349 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115349-evonik-rejected-103-billion-basf-approach-reuters-reports The expanded North Carolina operation adds automation, rail infrastructure and production space as the company increases architectural paint capacity. The expanded North Carolina operation adds automation, rail infrastructure and production space as the company increases architectural paint capacity.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115332 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115332-sherwin-williams-opens-largest-north-american-plant The French project will triple one research center’s footprint and expand tools for reproducing manufacturing conditions during development of binders and other battery materials. The French project will triple one research center’s footprint and expand tools for reproducing manufacturing conditions during development of binders and other battery materials.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115346 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115346-arkema-plans-10-million-expansion-of-battery-research-center The adjustment covers polyvinyl alcohol and related products used in paper coatings, barrier applications and adhesives, with regional increases and contract provisions. The adjustment covers polyvinyl alcohol and related products used in paper coatings, barrier applications and adhesives, with regional increases and contract provisions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115345 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115345-sekisui-announces-global-increases-for-selvol-products The former Ravago Chemicals North America business now operates as Mays Chemical’s Performance Materials division, with no change in ownership, supplier relationships or operating locations. The former Ravago Chemicals North America business now operates as Mays Chemical’s Performance Materials division, with no change in ownership, supplier relationships or operating locations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115342 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115342-ravago-chemicals-north-america-transitions-to-mays-chemical Leather finishing, packaging and other flexible-material coatings join Adhesive Technologies as Henkel broadens its specialty materials business. Leather finishing, packaging and other flexible-material coatings join Adhesive Technologies as Henkel broadens its specialty materials business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115341 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115341-henkel-completes-21-billion-stahl-acquisition The Berre-l’Étang operation produces acetylene black for conductive applications in batteries, wire and cable and other industrial markets. The Berre-l’Étang operation produces acetylene black for conductive applications in batteries, wire and cable and other industrial markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115292 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115292-orions-french-conductive-additives-plant-earns-iatf-certification The new executive brings a financial lens to a firm built around chemicals and formulated products. The new executive brings a financial lens to a firm built around chemicals and formulated products.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115232 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115232-chemquest-adds-sabina-chatterjee-to-leadership-team The filing provides another development to track in the proposed combination, but notification is not regulatory approval. The filing provides another development to track in the proposed combination, but notification is not regulatory approval.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115334 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115334-eu-publishes-akzonobel-axalta-merger-notification RAG-Stiftung says its charter would permit a complete disposal of its Evonik holding, adding another consideration to BASF’s exploratory takeover discussions. RAG-Stiftung says its charter would permit a complete disposal of its Evonik holding, adding another consideration to BASF’s exploratory takeover discussions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115333 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:40:10 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115333-evoniks-largest-shareholder-says-full-stake-sale-is-possible The marine manufacturer’s new site brings anodizing, powder coating and other production operations together as Wichard Groupe expands industrial capacity. The marine manufacturer’s new site brings anodizing, powder coating and other production operations together as Wichard Groupe expands industrial capacity.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115291 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115291-sparcraft-consolidates-production-at-new-french-plant-with-integrated-finishing The partnership combines liquid barrier coatings with an application platform for flat paper substrates and molded-fiber containers. The partnership combines liquid barrier coatings with an application platform for flat paper substrates and molded-fiber containers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115289 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115289-sun-chemical-archipelago-pair-barrier-coatings-with-non-contact-application-system The portfolio addresses thermal management, sensor protection, optical interconnects and wafer-level processing. The portfolio addresses thermal management, sensor protection, optical interconnects and wafer-level processing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115176 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115176-silicone-materials-target-ai-chip-packaging-challenges The €50 million transaction transfers AkzoNobel’s decorative paints and liquid coatings businesses in Pakistan to IGI Investments. The €50 million transaction transfers AkzoNobel’s decorative paints and liquid coatings businesses in Pakistan to IGI Investments.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115321 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115321-akzonobel-completes-sale-of-pakistan-business-to-packages-group The beige, taupe and gray blend anchors a global palette that shifts from 2026’s brighter colors toward more muted, earthy tones. The beige, taupe and gray blend anchors a global palette that shifts from 2026’s brighter colors toward more muted, earthy tones.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115314 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115314-ppg-names-2027-color-of-the-year