News and information about new coatings and finishing processes. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2749 en-us The acquisition adds protective coatings, spray lining and infrastructure rehabilitation capabilities across the Midwest. The acquisition adds protective coatings, spray lining and infrastructure rehabilitation capabilities across the Midwest.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115318 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115318-vortex-companies-acquires-infrastructure-coatings-contractor 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 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 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 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 Oct. 15 discussion will cover retrofit requirements, formulation performance, line flexibility and the economics of UV, UV-LED and electron-beam curing. The Oct. 15 discussion will cover retrofit requirements, formulation performance, line flexibility and the economics of UV, UV-LED and electron-beam curing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115294 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115294-radtech-panel-examines-thermal-to-energy-cure-coil-line-conversion 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 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 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 The distributor consolidated two Fort Wayne operations into a new warehouse, office and retail location with expanded mixing, color-matching and training capabilities. The distributor consolidated two Fort Wayne operations into a new warehouse, office and retail location with expanded mixing, color-matching and training capabilities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115287 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115287-automotive-color-and-supply-opens-upgraded-fort-wayne-facility The corrosion-management company also named G. Patrick Lynch chairman and promoted Brian Haglund to chief operating officer. The corrosion-management company also named G. Patrick Lynch chairman and promoted Brian Haglund to chief operating officer.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115224 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115224-ntic-names-gautam-ramdas-president-and-ceo The expanded U.K. center combines specialty welding, multi-layer protective coatings and other manufacturing capabilities for energy and critical-infrastructure markets. The expanded U.K. center combines specialty welding, multi-layer protective coatings and other manufacturing capabilities for energy and critical-infrastructure markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115284 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115284-crc-evans-opens-90-000-square-foot-protective-coatings-facility More than 6,000 square meters of interior space received repairs, new color and finishes selected for heavy-use environments. More than 6,000 square meters of interior space received repairs, new color and finishes selected for heavy-use environments.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115210 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115210-ppg-revitalizes-slovenian-school-with-durable-coatings The leadership transition coincides with a low-pressure system aimed at complex geometries, porous materials and full-surface treatment. The leadership transition coincides with a low-pressure system aimed at complex geometries, porous materials and full-surface treatment.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115211 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115211-plasmatreat-moves-to-second-generation-leadership-and-expands-technology-portfolio Paint donations, murals and volunteer work reshaped four classrooms and shared areas at a school serving children with varied educational needs. Paint donations, murals and volunteer work reshaped four classrooms and shared areas at a school serving children with varied educational needs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115208 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115208-ppg-renovates-inclusive-kindergarten-in-poland A community project applied visual cues and purpose-selected finishes in areas where visibility and wayfinding matter most. A community project applied visual cues and purpose-selected finishes in areas where visibility and wayfinding matter most.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115207 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115207-nippon-paint-indonesia-uses-color-to-improve-nursing-home-safety The U.K. company is seeking partners for a localized production model built around powder-form architectural paint. The U.K. company is seeking partners for a localized production model built around powder-form architectural paint.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115206 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115206-paint-zero-plans-north-american-entry-for-dry-paint-concentrate A connected Axalta refinish launch targets two persistent body-shop bottlenecks: color mixing and small-repair cure time. A connected Axalta refinish launch targets two persistent body-shop bottlenecks: color mixing and small-repair cure time.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115271 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:42:09 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115271-automated-mixing-and-uv-a-systems-target-faster-refinish-workflows The turnkey installation combines robotic automation, process monitoring and real-time verification for component repair, dimensional restoration and corrosion protection. The turnkey installation combines robotic automation, process monitoring and real-time verification for component repair, dimensional restoration and corrosion protection.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115265 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115265-us-air-force-awards-5-million-cold-spray-contract The proposed deal would add below-grade membranes, mortars, resins and repair materials to Tremco CPG’s global building-envelope portfolio. The proposed deal would add below-grade membranes, mortars, resins and repair materials to Tremco CPG’s global building-envelope portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115267 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:13:54 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115267-rpm-to-acquire-italian-waterproofing-supplier-volteco A new platform targets more integrated coating of metal bodies and heat-sensitive plastic components, with production-line trials planned. A new platform targets more integrated coating of metal bodies and heat-sensitive plastic components, with production-line trials planned.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115270 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115270-low-temperature-automotive-coating-targets-integrated-body-and-bumper-process The platform combines regional scale and aerospace qualifications while customers continue working with the same teams, facilities and processes. The platform combines regional scale and aerospace qualifications while customers continue working with the same teams, facilities and processes.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115196 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115196-ulticoat-brings-three-finishing-facilities-under-one-brand The turnkey scope spans conveyor, fluid filling and end-of-line inspection at a new European manufacturing site. The turnkey scope spans conveyor, fluid filling and end-of-line inspection at a new European manufacturing site.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115192 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115192-durr-wins-final-assembly-project-for-volvo-ev-plant The forecast ties nostalgic color and finish combinations to rooms designed for games, music, hobbies and casual gathering. The forecast ties nostalgic color and finish combinations to rooms designed for games, music, hobbies and casual gathering.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115209 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115209-sherwin-williams-fall-report-focuses-on-less-scrolling-and-more-doing Three industry-leading events return October 27–29 in Rosemont, bringing together the best in manufacturing, quality, and electronics assembly. Three industry-leading events return October 27–29 in Rosemont, bringing together the best in manufacturing, quality, and electronics assembly.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115203 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115203-registration-now-open-for-the-assembly-show-2026-co-located-with-the-quality-show-and-smta-international The agreement covers a substantial share of Maersk’s 2026–2028 dry-docking program and expands joint work on in-service hull performance. The agreement covers a substantial share of Maersk’s 2026–2028 dry-docking program and expands joint work on in-service hull performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115253 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:42:53 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115253-hempel-secures-three-year-maersk-hull-coatings-agreement The portfolio includes protective coatings for aluminum busbars, surface treatments for EV battery components and technologies targeting corrosion resistance and conductivity. The portfolio includes protective coatings for aluminum busbars, surface treatments for EV battery components and technologies targeting corrosion resistance and conductivity.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115214 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115214-atotech-to-highlight-battery-surface-technologies-in-seoul The former Key Collision facility strengthens the company’s coverage in the greater Memphis market. The former Key Collision facility strengthens the company’s coverage in the greater Memphis market.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115165 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115165-crash-champions-adds-eighth-mississippi-repair-center The Krefeld-Uerdingen laboratory expands testing of iron oxide and iron phosphate materials as LANXESS develops precursors for next-generation batteries. The Krefeld-Uerdingen laboratory expands testing of iron oxide and iron phosphate materials as LANXESS develops precursors for next-generation batteries.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115188 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115188-lanxess-opens-battery-materials-lab-at-pigment-site