News and information about new coatings and finishing processes. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2749-finishing-news en-us Seiwa Holdings plans to acquire Miyama Riken Kogyo, expanding its capabilities in metal and plastic surface finishing. Seiwa Holdings plans to acquire Miyama Riken Kogyo, expanding its capabilities in metal and plastic surface finishing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115477 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115477-japanese-manufacturer-to-acquire-decorative-plating-specialist The project combines anti-static flooring, water-based epoxy coatings and an exterior finish for a tightly controlled manufacturing environment in Shaanxi Province. The project combines anti-static flooring, water-based epoxy coatings and an exterior finish for a tightly controlled manufacturing environment in Shaanxi Province.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115470 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115470-nippon-paint-details-coating-system-used-in-semiconductor-production-line The next-generation 2K coating is now used by Changan brands AVATR and Deepal, including the AVATR 07L. The next-generation 2K coating is now used by Changan brands AVATR and Deepal, including the AVATR 07L.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115469 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115469-nippon-paint-clear-coat-enters-mass-production-across-seven-ev-models As voters head to the polls today, PCI examines the policy decisions affecting coatings formulation, raw-material access, manufacturing investment and demand. As voters head to the polls today, PCI examines the policy decisions affecting coatings formulation, raw-material access, manufacturing investment and demand.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:33:01 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505-the-policy-decisions-facing-coatings-after-election-day The new collection explores calming neutrals, expressive finishes and changing color preferences across automotive, electronics and aerospace interior applications. The new collection explores calming neutrals, expressive finishes and changing color preferences across automotive, electronics and aerospace interior applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115482 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115482-akzonobel-announces-automotive-color-of-the-year The acquisition adds industrial hard chrome plating and surface restoration capabilities for components measuring up to 23 feet long. The acquisition adds industrial hard chrome plating and surface restoration capabilities for components measuring up to 23 feet long.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115468 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115468-jit-industries-acquires-alabama-hard-chrome-plating-facility The report points to softer pastels, deeper reds and browns, nature-technology hybrids and evolving neutrals as influences on vehicle design over the next three to five years. The report points to softer pastels, deeper reds and browns, nature-technology hybrids and evolving neutrals as influences on vehicle design over the next three to five years.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115466 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115466-axalta-maps-four-automotive-color-directions-for-2026-2027 The PPG-Entrotech venture is expanding access to its paint protection film while adding window tint, windshield protection and film-cutting technology to its portfolio. The PPG-Entrotech venture is expanding access to its paint protection film while adding window tint, windshield protection and film-cutting technology to its portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115453 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115453-ppg-paint-films-jv-expands-distribution-adds-saint-gobain-products 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 Capacity and automation investments span three North American sites ahead of a previously announced closure, with changes to both production and development capabilities. Capacity and automation investments span three North American sites ahead of a previously announced closure, with changes to both production and development capabilities.

]]> 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 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 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 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 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 An expanded supplier relationship combines protective coatings, application training and technical support for a vehicle manufacturing program with an in-house paint shop. An expanded supplier relationship combines protective coatings, application training and technical support for a vehicle manufacturing program with an in-house paint shop.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115376 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115376-hanwha-selects-axalta-coatings-for-australian-redback-vehicles The architectural powder coating collection was recognized for combining color and finish options with superdurable performance and lower-energy curing choices. The architectural powder coating collection was recognized for combining color and finish options with superdurable performance and lower-energy curing choices.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115361 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115361-interpon-d-futura-collection-wins-2026-best-of-products-award Responses to the proposed combined-company name ranged from congratulations to questions about pronunciation, memorability and continuity with the two legacy identities. Responses to the proposed combined-company name ranged from congratulations to questions about pronunciation, memorability and continuity with the two legacy identities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115427 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115427-axanzo-name-prompts-active-online-discussion D.S. Brown has approximately 235 employees, two U.S. plants and expected 2026 sales of roughly $90 million. D.S. Brown has approximately 235 employees, two U.S. plants and expected 2026 sales of roughly $90 million.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115426 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:03 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115426-saint-gobain-to-acquire-ds-brown-for-208-million A limited-production vehicle program combines natural-fiber composite bodywork with a refinish system selected for color control, surface quality and efficient application processes. A limited-production vehicle program combines natural-fiber composite bodywork with a refinish system selected for color control, surface quality and efficient application processes.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115374 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115374-surventis-to-supply-coatings-and-application-training-for-lola-t70s-program Competitors from China, Thailand and the United Kingdom led the automotive refinish competition, while a separate award recognized efficient material and process use. Competitors from China, Thailand and the United Kingdom led the automotive refinish competition, while a separate award recognized efficient material and process use.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115328 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115328-worldskills-shanghai-names-car-painting-medalists Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403-pci-news-now-self-repairing-coating-evonik-closures-and-fords-1b-paint-shop The investment pairs an established protective-coatings contractor with acquisition capital aimed at expanding geographic reach, services and relationships across critical infrastructure markets. The investment pairs an established protective-coatings contractor with acquisition capital aimed at expanding geographic reach, services and relationships across critical infrastructure markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115373 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115373-longwater-buys-majority-stake-in-blastco-to-build-industrial-coatings-platform Two tank rehabilitation projects were recognized for coating and lining work addressing biological growth, moisture intrusion and long-term corrosion protection. Two tank rehabilitation projects were recognized for coating and lining work addressing biological growth, moisture intrusion and long-term corrosion protection.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115327 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115327-sherwin-williams-names-2026-water-infrastructure-impact-award-winners The 75-page analysis points to flexibility, trapped moisture, material mixing and cure timing as possible contributors. The 75-page analysis points to flexibility, trapped moisture, material mixing and cure timing as possible contributors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:17:19 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400-report-identifies-85-reflecting-pool-liner-failures A solventborne two-component epoxy containing fractal graphene averaged 5.13 mm of scribe creep, compared with 6.80 mm for the control. A solventborne two-component epoxy containing fractal graphene averaged 5.13 mm of scribe creep, compared with 6.80 mm for the control.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115290 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115290-graphene-additive-shows-25-lower-scribe-creep-in-solventborne-epoxy-test