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 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 common drydock method can leave conditions that challenge conventional two-component systems. See what applicators should watch. A common drydock method can leave conditions that challenge conventional two-component systems. See what applicators should watch.

]]> 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 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