Explore the freshest and most trending topics currently making waves in the paint and coatings industry. Dive into the latest buzz, timely insights, and noteworthy content that's driving our industry forward. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/4560 en-us PCI’s 2026 coverage tracks advances in waterborne performance, added resin functionality, renewable feedstocks and the supply decisions shaping formulators’ options. PCI’s 2026 coverage tracks advances in waterborne performance, added resin functionality, renewable feedstocks and the supply decisions shaping formulators’ options.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115273 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115273-the-resin-developments-defining-2026 Lower inventories, shorter purchasing cycles and heightened demand for technical and regulatory support are reshaping distributor relationships. Leaders from ACD, IndSpyre, Univar and IMCD discuss the shifts that defined 2026 and the priorities coatings manufacturers should carry into 2027. Lower inventories, shorter purchasing cycles and heightened demand for technical and regulatory support are reshaping distributor relationships. Leaders from ACD, IndSpyre, Univar and IMCD discuss the shifts that defined 2026 and the priorities coatings manufacturers should carry into 2027.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115272 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115272-reflecting-on-the-changes-of-today-to-prepare-for-the-future Benjamin Moore Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses two investments designed to expand manufacturing, premium offerings and customer access across Europe. Benjamin Moore Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses two investments designed to expand manufacturing, premium offerings and customer access across Europe. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115266 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115266-two-moves-behind-benjamin-moores-uk-growth-strategy Eric Casebolt examines why powder coatings hold an estimated 25% of the U.S. architectural aluminum market and where growth could emerge. Eric Casebolt examines why powder coatings hold an estimated 25% of the U.S. architectural aluminum market and where growth could emerge.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115259 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115259-why-powder-coatings-hold-an-estimated-25-of-the-us-architectural-aluminum-market 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 A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control. A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115251 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115251-advancing-pigmented-powder-coating-topcoats-via-resin-blending-and-single-pass-extrusion-processing 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 Eric Byer examines how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape transportation, tax, trade and regulatory priorities for chemical distribution and coatings. Eric Byer examines how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape transportation, tax, trade and regulatory priorities for chemical distribution and coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115248 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115248-planning-for-change-what-the-midterm-elections-could-mean-for-chemical-distribution CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations. CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115249 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:56:50 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115249-ctt-conference-kicks-off-tomorrow-select-sessions-available-live-online 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 Dennis Karnstein of The Pittsburgh Paints Company discusses commercial and industrial coatings demand, product innovation, supply chain pressures and technology investments. Dennis Karnstein of The Pittsburgh Paints Company discusses commercial and industrial coatings demand, product innovation, supply chain pressures and technology investments.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115215 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115215-product-innovation-for-pros The registrations give shipowners vessel-level examples of how hull coating selections can affect propulsion demand and GHG ratings. The registrations give shipowners vessel-level examples of how hull coating selections can affect propulsion demand and GHG ratings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115204 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115204-nippon-paint-marine-logs-2-557-coated-vessels-on-rightship A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois. A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:25:48 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182-what-formulators-shouldnt-miss-at-ctt-summit-2026 The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion. The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115168 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115168-how-coatings-are-powering-the-data-center-boom A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways. A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115167 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115167-a-comprehensive-evaluation-of-pvdf-water-based-resins-for-exterior-coatings-performance A dust-free preparation method removes one maintenance problem but can introduce a different set of adhesion and curing risks. A dust-free preparation method removes one maintenance problem but can introduce a different set of adhesion and curing risks.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115145 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115145-steelpaint-highlights-coating-challenges-after-hydrojet-preparation Tests in water-reducible and high-solids enamels compare dispersion, viscosity, suspension stability and sag resistance across aqueous and solvent systems. Tests in water-reducible and high-solids enamels compare dispersion, viscosity, suspension stability and sag resistance across aqueous and solvent systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115043 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115043-attapulgite-thixotropic-thickeners Sea-urchin-like particles trap visible light, retain near-infrared reflectance and provide hiding in films around 10 μm thick. Sea-urchin-like particles trap visible light, retain near-infrared reflectance and provide hiding in films around 10 μm thick.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115042 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115042-an-ultra-low-reflectance-structural-black-pigment-and-the-optical-behavior-of-its-coating-films Supply chain, R&D, formulation and color matching are among the use cases, but security, accuracy and governance remain significant barriers. Supply chain, R&D, formulation and color matching are among the use cases, but security, accuracy and governance remain significant barriers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115040 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115040-artificial-intelligence-in-the-chemical-and-coatings-industries Battery materials, biomedical surfaces, aerospace and packaging are among the places technology scouts are looking for transferable ideas. Battery materials, biomedical surfaces, aerospace and packaging are among the places technology scouts are looking for transferable ideas.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115038 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115038-leveraging-horizontal-innovation Shareholders approved the $25 billion combination. A U.S. Second Request and preliminary U.K. process now put competition questions at center stage. Shareholders approved the $25 billion combination. A U.S. Second Request and preliminary U.K. process now put competition questions at center stage.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115023 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115023-the-akzonobel-axalta-vote-is-over-what-will-regulators-ask-next State, federal and EU actions are creating overlapping reporting, product-use and documentation demands, making 2026 a key compliance year. State, federal and EU actions are creating overlapping reporting, product-use and documentation demands, making 2026 a key compliance year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115009 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115009-pfas-update-2026 Both votes are now in, clearing a major deal condition while other hurdles remain before closing. Both votes are now in, clearing a major deal condition while other hurdles remain before closing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115008 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115008-akzonobel-axalta-shareholders-approve-25-billion-merger Polymer architecture can help formulators balance film formation, adhesion, hiding and long-term weathering across demanding exterior applications. Polymer architecture can help formulators balance film formation, adhesion, hiding and long-term weathering across demanding exterior applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114987 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114987-optimizing-exterior-durability-of-waterborne-coatings-through-advanced-polymer-design Cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable-water requirements can push concrete projects toward very different choices. Cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable-water requirements can push concrete projects toward very different choices.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114937 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114937-polyurea-vs-polyurethane-chemistry-for-concrete-waterproofing Reflective systems are becoming part of a broader resilience strategy as cities confront hotter, longer summers. Reflective systems are becoming part of a broader resilience strategy as cities confront hotter, longer summers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114936 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114936-cool-roof-reflective-coatings-for-a-warming-planet From EVs to digital infrastructure, electrical applications are creating new performance demands and opportunities for powder coating technologies. From EVs to digital infrastructure, electrical applications are creating new performance demands and opportunities for powder coating technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114935 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114935-electrification-and-the-expanding-role-of-powder-coatings See how North America's largest paint and coatings companies ranked by 2025 coatings sales. See how North America's largest paint and coatings companies ranked by 2025 coatings sales.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114829 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114829-2026-pci-25-top-paint-and-coatings-companies What could Nippon Paint’s renewed approach mean for the value discussion ahead of the Aug. 5 shareholder vote? What could Nippon Paint’s renewed approach mean for the value discussion ahead of the Aug. 5 shareholder vote?

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114918 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114918-the-akzonobel-axalta-vote-now-has-a-new-question See how the world’s largest paint and coatings companies ranked by 2025 coatings sales. See how the world’s largest paint and coatings companies ranked by 2025 coatings sales.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114746 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114746-2026-global-top-10-top-paint-and-coatings-companies