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-paint-coatings-industry-top-stories en-us Polyurea and polyurethane chemistries compared for concrete waterproofing, highlighting cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable water performance trade-offs. Polyurea and polyurethane chemistries compared for concrete waterproofing, highlighting cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable water performance trade-offs.

]]> 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 roof coatings can reduce heat gain, ease cooling demand and support more resilient buildings as cities confront hotter, longer summer conditions. Reflective roof coatings can reduce heat gain, ease cooling demand and support more resilient buildings as cities confront hotter, longer summer conditions.

]]> 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 Sherwin-Williams leads PCI’s 2026 Global Top 10, with estimated coatings sales of $19.8 billion and an expanded Latin American footprint. Sherwin-Williams leads PCI’s 2026 Global Top 10, with estimated coatings sales of $19.8 billion and an expanded Latin American footprint.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114747 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114747-2026-global-top-10-no-1-the-sherwin-williams-co PPG reported $15.9 billion in 2025 sales as performance and industrial coatings growth strengthened momentum following a year of portfolio reshaping. PPG reported $15.9 billion in 2025 sales as performance and industrial coatings growth strengthened momentum following a year of portfolio reshaping.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114753 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114753-2026-global-top-10-no-2-ppg-industries AkzoNobel reported €10.16 billion in 2025 revenue as its proposed merger with Axalta set up the next chapter for the company. AkzoNobel reported €10.16 billion in 2025 revenue as its proposed merger with Axalta set up the next chapter for the company.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114754 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114754-2026-global-top-10-no-3-akzonobel Nippon Paint Holdings reached ¥1.77 trillion in 2025 revenue, with the AOC acquisition adding scale across specialty materials and coatings markets. Nippon Paint Holdings reached ¥1.77 trillion in 2025 revenue, with the AOC acquisition adding scale across specialty materials and coatings markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114755 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114755-2026-global-top-10-no-4-nippon-paint-holdings-co RPM posted record fiscal 2025 sales of $7.37 billion while reorganizing its portfolio around construction, performance coatings and consumer brands for its next phase. RPM posted record fiscal 2025 sales of $7.37 billion while reorganizing its portfolio around construction, performance coatings and consumer brands for its next phase.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114756 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114756-2026-global-top-10-no-5-rpm-international-inc Axalta reported $5.12 billion in 2025 coatings sales as mobility growth and its proposed merger with AkzoNobel shaped the company’s next phase. Axalta reported $5.12 billion in 2025 coatings sales as mobility growth and its proposed merger with AkzoNobel shaped the company’s next phase.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114757 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114757-2026-global-top-10-no-6-axalta-coating-systems BASF’s reported coatings businesses generated €4.09 billion in 2025 sales as the company advanced a planned transaction with Carlyle and QIA. BASF’s reported coatings businesses generated €4.09 billion in 2025 sales as the company advanced a planned transaction with Carlyle and QIA.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114758 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114758-2026-global-top-10-no-7-basf-coatings Asian Paints reported ₹35,516.4 crore in FY2026 sales as domestic decorative and industrial coatings momentum strengthened during the fourth quarter of the year. Asian Paints reported ₹35,516.4 crore in FY2026 sales as domestic decorative and industrial coatings momentum strengthened during the fourth quarter of the year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114759 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114759-2026-global-top-10-no-8-asian-paints-limited Kansai Paint reported ¥589.8 billion in FY2025 sales, with automotive and industrial coatings offsetting softer results across several regional markets during the year. Kansai Paint reported ¥589.8 billion in FY2025 sales, with automotive and industrial coatings offsetting softer results across several regional markets during the year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114760 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114760-2026-global-top-10-no-9-kansai-paint-co-ltd Jotun reported NOK 34.33 billion in 2025 revenue as marine, protective and powder coatings achieved growth and record results across global markets. Jotun reported NOK 34.33 billion in 2025 revenue as marine, protective and powder coatings achieved growth and record results across global markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114761 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114761-2026-global-top-10-no-10-jotun 3TREES reported RMB 12.527 billion in 2025 revenue as stronger home-decoration wall paint sales helped lift profitability. 3TREES reported RMB 12.527 billion in 2025 revenue as stronger home-decoration wall paint sales helped lift profitability.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114762 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114762-2026-global-top-10-honorable-mention-3trees Berger Paints reported ₹11,880.25 crore in FY2026 revenue as stronger fourth-quarter volumes improved momentum across decorative and industrial coatings. Berger Paints reported ₹11,880.25 crore in FY2026 revenue as stronger fourth-quarter volumes improved momentum across decorative and industrial coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114763 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114763-2026-global-top-10-honorable-mention-berger-paints-india-ltd Hempel reported €2.165 billion in 2025 coatings sales as strong Marine growth helped offset currency effects and lift profitability to a record level. Hempel reported €2.165 billion in 2025 coatings sales as strong Marine growth helped offset currency effects and lift profitability to a record level.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114764 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114764-2026-global-top-10-honorable-mention-hempel Stahl reported €718.4 million in 2025 sales as it completed its transition to a pure-play specialty coatings company and agreed to be acquired by Henkel. Stahl reported €718.4 million in 2025 sales as it completed its transition to a pure-play specialty coatings company and agreed to be acquired by Henkel.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114765 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114765-2026-global-top-10-honorable-mention-stahl PCI’s free Voices from the Top eBook reveals the industry’s largest coatings manufacturers by 2025 sales, along with perspectives from leading companies. Voices from the Top eBook reveals the industry’s largest coatings manufacturers by 2025 sales, along with perspectives from leading companies. ]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114748 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114748-ebook-2026-voices-from-the-top eBook in-body image suppressant New testing examines how thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis and sag resistance across paint formulations. New testing examines how thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis and sag resistance across paint formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114832 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114832-attapulgite-thixotropic-thickeners A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints. A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114831 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114831-challenges-in-selecting-bio-based-dispersing-additives-for-latex-paints LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings. LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114684 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114684-sustainable-pigment-production-for-100-years Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance. Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114686 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114686-how-pigment-and-surface-treatment-advances-are-shaping-coatings-performance 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114685 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114685-triple-resin-dtm-coating-shows-atmospheric-durability-in-lab-testing kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D. Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114683 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114683-50-years-of-automotive-coatings-innovation-and-what-comes-next ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage. ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114675 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114675-acs-2026-from-the-show-floor-to-the-speedway PCI’s recent equipment coverage spans paint manufacturing, testing, finishing, packaging, process control, safety and emerging coating applications. PCI’s recent equipment coverage spans paint manufacturing, testing, finishing, packaging, process control, safety and emerging coating applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114671 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114671-equipment-coverage-readers-returned-to-this-year A closely watched coatings industry proposal has ended with new statements from involved companies. A closely watched coatings industry proposal has ended with new statements from involved companies. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114669 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:47:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114669-nippon-paint-sherwin-williams-end-akzonobel-pursuit