Information on mergers, acquisitions, distributor agreements, awards, company expansions and more. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2649 en-us The deal adds custom epoxy, hybrid, polyester and polyurethane powder systems to the company’s expanding industrial coatings platform. The deal adds custom epoxy, hybrid, polyester and polyurethane powder systems to the company’s expanding industrial coatings platform.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115006 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:47:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115006-star-step-adds-powder-coatings-with-acquisition The €22 million project adds storage, quality-control equipment and production systems at the company’s aerospace coatings site in Pamiers, France. The €22 million project adds storage, quality-control equipment and production systems at the company’s aerospace coatings site in Pamiers, France.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114970 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114970-akzonobel-completes-major-phase-of-aerospace-coatings-expansion Imerys reported higher quarterly sales and margins while highlighting acquisitions that expand its mineral portfolio and presence in coatings markets. Imerys reported higher quarterly sales and margins while highlighting acquisitions that expand its mineral portfolio and presence in coatings markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114993 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114993-imerys-q2-ebitda-rises-145-as-minerals-demand-improves The appointment brings a 15-year PPG leader back to the Americas after three years overseeing the company’s Industrial Coatings business in EMEA. The appointment brings a 15-year PPG leader back to the Americas after three years overseeing the company’s Industrial Coatings business in EMEA.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115005 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:36:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115005-ppg-taps-emea-leader-for-industrial-coatings-americas-role The transaction combines two Georgia-based kaolin businesses and expands their mineral portfolio, production footprint and technical capabilities. The transaction combines two Georgia-based kaolin businesses and expands their mineral portfolio, production footprint and technical capabilities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114975 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114975-burgess-pigment-completes-thiele-kaolin-acquisition The 191-color palette draws on 18th- and 19th-century North American architecture and remains available across five premium paint lines. The 191-color palette draws on 18th- and 19th-century North American architecture and remains available across five premium paint lines.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114974 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114974-benjamin-moore-marks-50-years-of-historical-color-collection The longtime BASF technology leader brings more than 35 years of experience spanning waterborne coatings, emulsion polymers, polyurethanes and low-VOC technologies. The longtime BASF technology leader brings more than 35 years of experience spanning waterborne coatings, emulsion polymers, polyurethanes and low-VOC technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114957 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114957-chemquest-names-cheng-le-zhao-vice-president Seven students received $30,000 in funding, while four custom coaters earned registrations for the organization’s technical training programs. Seven students received $30,000 in funding, while four custom coaters earned registrations for the organization’s technical training programs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114973 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114973-powder-coating-institute-names-2026-scholarship-recipients The specialty chemicals group improved its sustainability rating by one point and ranked within the top 5% of assessed companies. The specialty chemicals group improved its sustainability rating by one point and ranked within the top 5% of assessed companies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114971 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114971-altana-earns-ecovadis-gold-medal-with-85-point-score Independent review found the marine-coatings brand’s methodology aligned with ISO 19030, a standard for measuring hull and propeller performance. Independent review found the marine-coatings brand’s methodology aligned with ISO 19030, a standard for measuring hull and propeller performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114967 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114967-lloyds-register-verifies-marine-performance-analysis-method The six-figure investment nearly doubles the company’s headquarters footprint, expands production capacity and is expected to create more than a dozen jobs. The six-figure investment nearly doubles the company’s headquarters footprint, expands production capacity and is expected to create more than a dozen jobs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114954 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114954-sie-industrial-opens-expanded-uk-assembly-plant The certification enables a mass-balance product option, with a market launch planned for the second half of 2026 and possible portfolio expansion. The certification enables a mass-balance product option, with a market launch planned for the second half of 2026 and possible portfolio expansion.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114952 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114952-polymer-antioxidant-receives-rspo-mass-balance-certification Solvay kept its full-year guidance while preparing to restart the Saudi facility behind the disruption. Solvay kept its full-year guidance while preparing to restart the Saudi facility behind the disruption.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114995 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:08 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114995-middle-east-shutdown-pulls-solvay-q2-ebitda-down-188 Gemini Industries announced a leadership transition intended to strengthen support across its OEM and industrial distribution businesses. Gemini Industries announced a leadership transition intended to strengthen support across its OEM and industrial distribution businesses.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115003 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115003-gemini-moves-wood-coatings-veteran-into-strategic-oem-role The expansion lets customers evaluate processes under production-like conditions before committing to full-scale deployment. The expansion lets customers evaluate processes under production-like conditions before committing to full-scale deployment.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115002 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115002-new-surventis-lines-bring-surface-treatment-testing-closer-to-production Margins improved despite weak demand, higher raw material costs and widespread supply-chain disruption. Margins improved despite weak demand, higher raw material costs and widespread supply-chain disruption.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114997 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114997-coatings-and-adhesives-help-lift-arkema-q2-ebitda-74 Pricing and volume moved higher, but the quarter’s gains varied sharply across its specialty materials businesses. Pricing and volume moved higher, but the quarter’s gains varied sharply across its specialty materials businesses.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114996 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114996-eastman-q2-sales-rise-10-as-chemical-intermediates-jump-39 Pricing and volume improved, while Surface Technologies earnings remained under pressure as restructuring continued. Pricing and volume improved, while Surface Technologies earnings remained under pressure as restructuring continued.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114994 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114994-basf-raises-outlook-as-coatings-sale-generates-35b-gain The award-winning technology creates ultra-matte, soft-touch finishes on metal and plastic devices while improving cure speed, durability and manufacturing flexibility. The award-winning technology creates ultra-matte, soft-touch finishes on metal and plastic devices while improving cure speed, durability and manufacturing flexibility.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114940 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114940-ppg-uv-coatings-recognized-for-ultra-matte-electronics-finishes A water-based fluoropolymer coating is designed to provide long-term exterior protection across multiple building substrates and carries a 15-year color-fade warranty covering materials and labor. A water-based fluoropolymer coating is designed to provide long-term exterior protection across multiple building substrates and carries a 15-year color-fade warranty covering materials and labor.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114951 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114951-facade-coating-adds-15-year-color-fade-warranty The deal adds regional materials expertise and a new team to its Performance Materials business. The deal adds regional materials expertise and a new team to its Performance Materials business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115000 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115000-univar-solutions-expands-emea-case-portfolio-through-acquisition The new finance chief brings accounting, digital-transformation and change-management experience to the Wisconsin-based industrial coatings manufacturer’s senior executive leadership team. The new finance chief brings accounting, digital-transformation and change-management experience to the Wisconsin-based industrial coatings manufacturer’s senior executive leadership team.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114964 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114964-sheboygan-paint-names-amy-wirtz-cfo Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari will remain on BASF’s executive board through its 2030 annual shareholders’ meeting following the supervisory board’s decision. Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari will remain on BASF’s executive board through its 2030 annual shareholders’ meeting following the supervisory board’s decision.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114950 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114950-basf-extends-appointments-of-two-executive-board-members Graphene Manufacturing Group and Alstom will test and develop graphene products for rail HVAC systems under a global, exclusive memorandum of understanding. Graphene Manufacturing Group and Alstom will test and develop graphene products for rail HVAC systems under a global, exclusive memorandum of understanding.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114949 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114949-graphene-developer-signs-exclusive-rail-hvac-mou The leadership transition keeps the longtime chief executive involved as chairman while a new CEO takes charge. The leadership transition keeps the longtime chief executive involved as chairman while a new CEO takes charge.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114999 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114999-chemquest-names-third-ceo-in-firms-50-year-history Aerospace and protective coatings offset weaker automotive refinish demand as the company held its full-year outlook. Aerospace and protective coatings offset weaker automotive refinish demand as the company held its full-year outlook.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114991 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:31:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114991-ppg-posts-7-sales-growth-reaffirms-2026-outlook The employee-led initiative begins with a hospital transformation and $10,000 contribution, with additional projects planned across communities in the company’s footprint. The employee-led initiative begins with a hospital transformation and $10,000 contribution, with additional projects planned across communities in the company’s footprint.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114990 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114990-pittsburgh-paints-co-launches-colors-for-courage-program The former BASF Coatings business will participate in shared supplier assessments, audits, decarbonization work and capability-building programs across the chemical sector. The former BASF Coatings business will participate in shared supplier assessments, audits, decarbonization work and capability-building programs across the chemical sector.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114946 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114946-surventis-joins-global-chemical-supply-chain-network All three operating segments grew, but management signaled that demand could remain soft through the second half. All three operating segments grew, but management signaled that demand could remain soft through the second half.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114989 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:45:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114989-sherwin-williams-raises-outlook-after-sales-increase-75 The company broke two quarterly benchmarks while merger-related expenses rose ahead of the shareholder decision. The company broke two quarterly benchmarks while merger-related expenses rose ahead of the shareholder decision.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114988 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:32:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114988-axalta-sets-two-quarterly-records-as-merger-vote-nears