Paint & Coatings Industry Top Stories

Sustainable Pigment Production for 100 Years

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings.

How Pigment and Surface Treatment Advances are Shaping Coatings Performance

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ralph Bartel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

Triple-Resin DTM Coating Shows Atmospheric Durability in Lab Testing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lab testing examined how a triple-resin DTM coating performed under UV exposure, heat aging, ISO 12944-6 corrosion testing, chemical spot exposure and humidity.

50 Years of Automotive Coatings Innovation — and What Comes Next

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D.

ACS 2026: From the Show Floor to the Speedway

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

Equipment Coverage Readers Returned to This Year

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

PCI’s recent equipment coverage spans paint manufacturing, testing, finishing, packaging, process control, safety and emerging coating applications.

Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams End AkzoNobel Pursuit

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:47:00 -0400

A closely watched coatings industry proposal has ended with new statements from involved companies.

The Organic Pigment Market

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Demand for high-performance organic pigments continues to rise as packaging, automotive coatings and premium paint applications expand globally.

Beyond Compliance: Elevating Safety and Responsibility in Chemical Distribution

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

ACD research shows how Responsible Distribution supports safer chemical handling, stronger environmental controls and more reliable coatings supply chains.

Multifunctional Architectural Coatings

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

AkzoNobel Rejects Cash Offer From Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:37:00 -0400

Sherwin-Williams and Nippon Paint made a competing cash offer for AkzoNobel. Read how AkzoNobel reacted and how it plans to proceed.

PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tape for Industrial Heat-Sealing Applications

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The coated fiberglass tape offers high-heat resistance, clean release and durability for industrial heat-sealing systems.

How Spatter Application Adhesives Expand Coverage and Efficiency

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Spatter application adhesives are helping commercial roofing crews improve coverage, reduce labor demands and meet validated performance requirements.

Fast-Cure, Low-Emission Epoxy for Moisture Vapor Barrier Coatings

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Low-emission epoxy curing agent delivers fast cure, high conversion and strong moisture vapor barrier performance in industrial concrete flooring systems.

Biocides: A Necessary Tool for Managing Biofouling

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Biocidal antifouling coatings continue to dominate marine biofouling control as regulators, shipowners and coatings manufacturers reassess performance, risk and sustainability tradeoffs.

Drones, Robotics and AI, Oh My!

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Automation technologies are reshaping coating application through drones, robotics and AI-driven systems designed to improve safety, consistency and productivity.

Additives Shift Toward Multifunctional and Nanomaterial-Driven Performance

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

New developments in graphene, nanoparticle and silicone additives point to more integrated performance, improved durability and evolving formulation strategies.

Hybrid Coating Systems: Combining Powder Coatings and Liquid Paint for Performance and Aesthetics

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Powder coatings and liquid paints work together across applications, balancing durability, appearance and processing constraints in hybrid finishing systems.

Why Life Cycle Assessments Are Becoming the Financial Framework for Paint and Coatings Sustainability

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.

The Preservation Paradox

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Biobased formulations are reshaping preservation strategies as formulators balance microbial risk, sustainability pressures and regulatory limits.

Evaluation of Soy-Derived Solvents as PCBTF Alternatives in Industrial Alkyd Coatings

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Soy-derived solvents reduce VOCs in alkyd coatings while improving corrosion resistance and flexibility, offering a viable alternative to PCBTF.

Inside PCI’s Editorial Advisory Board

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Paint & Coatings Industry's Editorial Advisory Board helps guide content, with a new regulatory perspective added through Terri Stewart’s appointment.

Silver Nanoparticles in Waterborne Acrylic Coatings Show Antimicrobial Performance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Academic research examines how in-situ nanoparticle integration affects coating structure and microbial resistance.

Boeing Advances Quantum Computing Project to Address Aircraft Corrosion

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A newly funded effort explores whether quantum computing can accelerate how corrosion behavior and materials performance are predicted in aerospace.

What to Expect at the American Coatings Show 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Preview ACS 2026, featuring technical sessions, key formulation trends, and networking opportunities shaping the future of the coatings industry.

Global Coating Resins Market Trends, Sustainability Drivers and Emerging Industry Opportunities

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Global coating resins demand is rising as sustainability regulations, emerging markets and bio-based technologies reshape binder innovation and coatings formulation strategies.

Elevating Performance Across the Coatings Landscape

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Advances in acrylic and vinyl acrylic resin technologies improve hiding efficiency, durability and sustainability across interior and exterior architectural coating formulations.

Wet vs. Dry Electrode Coating: Evaluating Process Tradeoffs in Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Wet coating remains dominant while dry processes gain traction, as manufacturers weigh cost, scalability and performance tradeoffs in electrode production.

Detecting Silicone Oil on Surfaces Using QCL Hyperspectral Imaging

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

QCL hyperspectral imaging identifies silicone oil on surfaces, combining infrared spectroscopy with spatial mapping to support contamination detection and process control.

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Chemical Distribution and Beyond

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Labor shortages and generational shifts are reshaping chemical distribution, prompting companies to rethink recruitment, workforce development and STEM pipelines across supply chains.