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Evonik Reports Low SVHC Levels in Siloxane Additives Portfolio

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The update focuses on siloxane-based coating and ink additives used in decorative paints, varnishes and other formulations.

Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Majic and Shur-Line Brands

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A new agreement with Do it Best Group includes brand acquisitions, manufacturing changes and continued exclusivity for independent retailers.

AkzoNobel Issues €750M Bond for Axalta Merger Financing

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The three-year bond supports financing initiatives connected to the proposed AkzoNobel-Axalta combination.

IMCD Opens Technical Hub in Germany

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The facility is part of IMCD’s global Coatings & Construction laboratory network, which includes 14 labs and more than 50 technical experts.

Nagase America Acquires Coatings Testing Lab

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The acquisition adds product development, testing, formulation support and training capabilities for coatings customers in North America.

DKSH Expands Fuji Silysia Partnership in Canada

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:59 -0400

The agreement builds on the companies’ U.S. partnership and adds technical, regulatory and local market support in Canada.

PPG Ties Aerospace Innovations to Sales Growth

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company pointed to 3D-printed sealants, sealant caps and chrome-free primer as technologies supporting long-term aerospace demand.

Waterborne Symposium Announces New Location

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Organizers announced 2027 dates and a location change for the annual coatings research event.

PPG Names New Architectural Coatings Leader for EMEA

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A former Signify and Philips executive will take over the regional business as longtime PPG leader Steve Pocock prepares to retire.

LANXESS Marks 100 Years of Iron Oxide Pigment Production

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:52:14 -0400

LANXESS is marking 100 years of iron oxide pigment production, with more than 15 million tons produced since the business began.

PPG Highlights Electrostatic Application for Marine Hull Coatings

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The technology can improve transfer efficiency, reduce overspray and support sustainability goals in marine coating applications.

Reflecting Pool Resurfacing Completed Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Reflecting Pool is being refilled after resurfacing work that AP reports is tied to at least $14.8 million in federal contracts.

Wisconsin Reaches PFAS Settlement With Tyco Fire Products

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A proposed PFAS settlement in Wisconsin includes a $10 million payment and additional requirements for the Marinette area.

RadTech Names New EHS Committee Co-Chair

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RadTech is adding INX International regulatory expertise to its EHS Committee as UV and EB technologies face evolving compliance demands.

ChemQuest Adds Specialty Chemicals Director

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

The new director brings more than 30 years of specialty chemicals experience, including $750 million in negotiated supply agreements.

BASF Coatings Names New Global Refinish Leader

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:26:00 -0400

A former Axalta and FinishMaster executive will lead BASF Coatings’ global automotive refinish business through its next phase.

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.

Chemical Incidents Raise Storage Safety Questions

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A fatal Washington tank implosion and a California methyl methacrylate emergency have renewed attention on storage risks and emergency response.

Asian Paints Reports Growth Amid Coatings Momentum

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company reported quarterly and fiscal-year results, with industrial coatings contributing to performance across its broader business.

Jotun Reports Strong Start to 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company reported higher sales and earnings, while also flagging raw material and logistics risks tied to regional conflict.

What’s Next After AkzoNobel Rejected the Cash Offer?

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:20:00 -0400

A cash offer, pending shareholder vote and strong reader response are keeping attention on what could come next.

MNYPIA Sets Date for Annual Golf Outing

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The annual John Rutledge Memorial Golf Outing includes breakfast, golf, cocktails and an awards banquet luncheon.

BASF Coatings Pushes Into Robotic Refinish

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company is connecting coatings, digital workflows and application expertise as body shop operations continue to evolve.

Tank Implosion Moves to Recovery as River Contamination Is Confirmed

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:03:00 -0400

Reuters reported the search has moved to recovery as officials confirmed contamination entered the Columbia River.

Univar Solutions Broadens Dow Additives Access

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The agreement expands access to silicone technologies across EMEA markets, including products used in coatings and related applications.

Azelis, Arxada Expand Industrial Partnership

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The agreement adds new products in France for industrial applications, including coatings-related market segments.

Nippon Tank Implosion Update: Death Toll Rises

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:38:00 -0400

Officials said another injured person has died after the Longview, Washington, tank implosion as recovery efforts remain complicated by unstable conditions.

Chemical Tank Emergency Prompts California Evacuations

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

An overheated tank at a California facility prompted evacuation orders and a hazardous materials response.

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.

Nippon Tank Implosion Leaves Workers Missing

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:35:00 -0400

A Washington pulp and paper facility reported a tank failure involving a caustic chemical mixture used in papermaking.