News and information about new coatings and finishing processes. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2749-finishing-news en-us 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 Two lower-temperature cure paths aim to widen the process window across metal bodies and heat-sensitive plastic components. Global automaker line trials are next. Two lower-temperature cure paths aim to widen the process window across metal bodies and heat-sensitive plastic components. Global automaker line trials are next.

]]> 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 The association is connecting the federal water package to a less visible part of infrastructure investment: protecting assets after they are built. The association is connecting the federal water package to a less visible part of infrastructure investment: protecting assets after they are built.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115154 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115154-ampp-backs-wrda-2026-as-water-infrastructure-bills-await-floor-action The joint study points to a different design route for antiviral materials without relying on conventional metal ions. The joint study points to a different design route for antiviral materials without relying on conventional metal ions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115155 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115155-nippon-paint-university-of-tokyo-find-strong-antiviral-activity-in-natural-zeolite Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership. Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115238 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115238-pci-names-axalta-cto-dr-robert-k-roop-2026-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient What began as a post-rinse replacement expanded into a wider modernization of pretreatment, filtration, heating and cure. The company says customers are seeing a difference in the finish. What began as a post-rinse replacement expanded into a wider modernization of pretreatment, filtration, heating and cure. The company says customers are seeing a difference in the finish.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115130 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115130-giering-rebuilds-largest-e-coat-line-from-pretreatment-through-cure Volunteers combined coatings, graphics and outdoor improvements to reshape learning and recreation areas across two school sites. Volunteers combined coatings, graphics and outdoor improvements to reshape learning and recreation areas across two school sites.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115158 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115158-ppg-completes-colorful-communities-project-at-german-primary-school The shared selection gives two architectural paint brands a single color direction for the year ahead. The shared selection gives two architectural paint brands a single color direction for the year ahead.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115227 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:10:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115227-sherwin-williams-names-2027-color-of-the-year The marine coatings company and European distributor will pursue separate strategies in France, with more details on the transition expected in the coming weeks. The marine coatings company and European distributor will pursue separate strategies in France, with more details on the transition expected in the coming weeks.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115187 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115187-boero-and-alliance-marine-end-french-distribution-partnership It’s a familiar, enduring blue that imitates a protective cocoon or haven of safety. It’s a familiar, enduring blue that imitates a protective cocoon or haven of safety.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115244 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115244-pittsburgh-paints-names-2027-color-of-the-year-with-a-call-to-recalibrate New collaborations with Quality, Electronics, Smart Factory, and STEM Organizations create unmatched opportunities for learning, innovation, and workforce development. New collaborations with Quality, Electronics, Smart Factory, and STEM Organizations create unmatched opportunities for learning, innovation, and workforce development.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115202 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115202-the-assembly-show-and-the-quality-show-2026-expand-industry-partnerships-to-deliver-a-more-comprehensive-manufacturing-experience In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists. In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239-tariff-uncertainty-extends-beyond-finished-coatings-cca-president-says The selection revisits one of automotive color’s most familiar families through newer pigment and effect technology. The selection revisits one of automotive color’s most familiar families through newer pigment and effect technology.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115229 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115229-axalta-names-2027-global-automotive-color-of-the-year The automaker expects construction to begin by year-end, but key details about the coating process, application equipment and suppliers remain undisclosed. The automaker expects construction to begin by year-end, but key details about the coating process, application equipment and suppliers remain undisclosed.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115237 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115237-ford-plans-1-billion-paint-shop-at-kentucky-truck-plant The transaction fills a geographic gap in the company’s repair network as vehicle complexity and calibration requirements continue to increase. The transaction fills a geographic gap in the company’s repair network as vehicle complexity and calibration requirements continue to increase.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115164 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115164-caliber-acquires-10-shop-key-collision-network A new life-cycle assessment compares conventional gas-fired ovens with UV, electron-beam and excimer curing pathways. A new life-cycle assessment compares conventional gas-fired ovens with UV, electron-beam and excimer curing pathways.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115230 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115230-radtech-study-maps-lower-emission-paths-for-coil-coating Four purchase orders from aerospace, defense and energy customers extend the company’s cold-spray work in targeted U.S. markets. Four purchase orders from aerospace, defense and energy customers extend the company’s cold-spray work in targeted U.S. markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115170 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115170-titomic-secures-more-than-a750k-in-us-orders The program moves beyond general education by helping wood manufacturers evaluate line-specific investment, energy and throughput questions. The program moves beyond general education by helping wood manufacturers evaluate line-specific investment, energy and throughput questions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115205 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115205-akzonobel-adds-uv-curing-calculator-and-global-support-resources The Chonburi operation adds local color blending and distribution support for aviation customers across Asia-Pacific. The Chonburi operation adds local color blending and distribution support for aviation customers across Asia-Pacific.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115174 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115174-akzonobel-opens-aerospace-coatings-facility-in-thailand The annual infrastructure photo contest drew entries from several countries before one Florida submission received the top recognition. The annual infrastructure photo contest drew entries from several countries before one Florida submission received the top recognition.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115134 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115134-plant-city-entry-wins-epoxytecs-2026-manhole-cover-challenge