https://www.pcimag.com/rss/4567 en-us The completed deal adds manufacturing operations and a network of European affiliates, expanding the company's reach in a competitive coatings market. The completed deal adds manufacturing operations and a network of European affiliates, expanding the company's reach in a competitive coatings market.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115478 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115478-protech-expands-european-powder-coatings-business-with-acquisition Seiwa Holdings plans to acquire Miyama Riken Kogyo, expanding its capabilities in metal and plastic surface finishing. Seiwa Holdings plans to acquire Miyama Riken Kogyo, expanding its capabilities in metal and plastic surface finishing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115477 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115477-japanese-manufacturer-to-acquire-decorative-plating-specialist A new executive appointment changes how the coatings manufacturer manages two global functions, bringing experience from automotive and industrial manufacturing. A new executive appointment changes how the coatings manufacturer manages two global functions, bringing experience from automotive and industrial manufacturing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115475 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115475-ppg-separates-supply-chain-and-procurement-leadership The project combines anti-static flooring, water-based epoxy coatings and an exterior finish for a tightly controlled manufacturing environment in Shaanxi Province. The project combines anti-static flooring, water-based epoxy coatings and an exterior finish for a tightly controlled manufacturing environment in Shaanxi Province.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115470 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115470-nippon-paint-details-coating-system-used-in-semiconductor-production-line The transaction makes Tohpe a wholly owned subsidiary as Natoco expands its coatings portfolio and manufacturing network. The transaction makes Tohpe a wholly owned subsidiary as Natoco expands its coatings portfolio and manufacturing network.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115476 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115476-natoco-completes-acquisition-of-japanese-coatings-manufacturer The supplier's updated certification adds chemical-industry guidance to an existing methodology used to provide customers with product-level emissions information. The supplier's updated certification adds chemical-industry guidance to an existing methodology used to provide customers with product-level emissions information.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115474 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115474-arkema-expands-third-party-certification-of-carbon-footprint-calculations A new licensing deal expands access to advanced materials for coatings and other applications, although several manufacturing and commercialization hurdles remain. A new licensing deal expands access to advanced materials for coatings and other applications, although several manufacturing and commercialization hurdles remain.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115473 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115473-drexel-agreement-opens-new-path-for-mxenes-in-industrial-coatings The next-generation 2K coating is now used by Changan brands AVATR and Deepal, including the AVATR 07L. The next-generation 2K coating is now used by Changan brands AVATR and Deepal, including the AVATR 07L.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115469 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115469-nippon-paint-clear-coat-enters-mass-production-across-seven-ev-models As voters head to the polls today, PCI examines the policy decisions affecting coatings formulation, raw-material access, manufacturing investment and demand. As voters head to the polls today, PCI examines the policy decisions affecting coatings formulation, raw-material access, manufacturing investment and demand.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:33:01 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115505-the-policy-decisions-facing-coatings-after-election-day The new collection explores calming neutrals, expressive finishes and changing color preferences across automotive, electronics and aerospace interior applications. The new collection explores calming neutrals, expressive finishes and changing color preferences across automotive, electronics and aerospace interior applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115482 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115482-akzonobel-announces-automotive-color-of-the-year New adjustments affect alcohols, acetates, acids and specialty esters, with regional differences and implications for several materials used in coatings formulations. New adjustments affect alcohols, acetates, acids and specialty esters, with regional differences and implications for several materials used in coatings formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115472 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115472-oxea-raises-prices-across-two-chemical-portfolios The acquisition adds industrial hard chrome plating and surface restoration capabilities for components measuring up to 23 feet long. The acquisition adds industrial hard chrome plating and surface restoration capabilities for components measuring up to 23 feet long.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115468 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115468-jit-industries-acquires-alabama-hard-chrome-plating-facility New rates take effect Nov. 1 as the supplier cites higher diesel fuel costs and transportation expenses. New rates take effect Nov. 1 as the supplier cites higher diesel fuel costs and transportation expenses.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115467 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115467-oxea-adjusts-north-american-freight-adders-for-truck-and-rail-shipments The report points to softer pastels, deeper reds and browns, nature-technology hybrids and evolving neutrals as influences on vehicle design over the next three to five years. The report points to softer pastels, deeper reds and browns, nature-technology hybrids and evolving neutrals as influences on vehicle design over the next three to five years.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115466 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115466-axalta-maps-four-automotive-color-directions-for-2026-2027 The acquisition adds high-speed dispersion mixers, dry grinding mills and parts and rebuild support for equipment used in coatings and pigment production. The acquisition adds high-speed dispersion mixers, dry grinding mills and parts and rebuild support for equipment used in coatings and pigment production.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115464 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115464-pulva-acquires-epworth-manufacturing-adds-paint-dispersion-mixers Sherwin-Williams, Axalta and Eastman reported higher quarterly sales, but segment margins, volumes and regional demand are more complicated. Sherwin-Williams, Axalta and Eastman reported higher quarterly sales, but segment margins, volumes and regional demand are more complicated. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115463 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115463-coatings-earnings-show-different-paths-to-sales-growth The acquisition adds solvent blending, recycling and logistics capabilities while expanding the specialty chemical distributor's footprint across the Southeast. The acquisition adds solvent blending, recycling and logistics capabilities while expanding the specialty chemical distributor's footprint across the Southeast.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115454 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115454-shrieve-acquires-industrial-solvent-distributor-and-recycler The PPG-Entrotech venture is expanding access to its paint protection film while adding window tint, windshield protection and film-cutting technology to its portfolio. The PPG-Entrotech venture is expanding access to its paint protection film while adding window tint, windshield protection and film-cutting technology to its portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115453 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115453-ppg-paint-films-jv-expands-distribution-adds-saint-gobain-products The agreement brings waterborne resins and complementary additives to Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with regional formulation and application support. The agreement brings waterborne resins and complementary additives to Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with regional formulation and application support.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115450 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:48:48 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115450-caldic-wanhua-expand-waterborne-resin-distribution-across-nordics Two new application systems cover powder and liquid coatings, with multiple feed configurations, touchscreen parts access and waterborne and solvent compatibility. Two new application systems cover powder and liquid coatings, with multiple feed configurations, touchscreen parts access and waterborne and solvent compatibility.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115451 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115451-powder-applicator-and-electrostatic-spray-gun-target-manual-finishing The board is keeping an informational exchange open, but its formal response stops short of the takeover negotiations BASF sought. The board is keeping an informational exchange open, but its formal response stops short of the takeover negotiations BASF sought.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115431-basf-reportedly-raises-evonik-offer-above-11-billion The deal brings four established brands and a route into retail and DIY markets, expanding beyond the company’s existing professional coatings business. The deal brings four established brands and a route into retail and DIY markets, expanding beyond the company’s existing professional coatings business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115461 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115461-remmers-acquires-rustins-adds-four-uk-brands The expansion supports coatings, adhesives and sealants formulators working to balance application performance with higher solids and reduced solvent content. The expansion supports coatings, adhesives and sealants formulators working to balance application performance with higher solids and reduced solvent content.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115460 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115460-arkema-doubles-rheology-modifier-capacity-in-spain A University of Tokyo collaboration targets knowledge in technical records, including the reasoning behind experiments. Researchers will test how it can support materials development. A University of Tokyo collaboration targets knowledge in technical records, including the reasoning behind experiments. Researchers will test how it can support materials development.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115459 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115459-nippon-paint-ai-project-targets-knowledge-in-r-and-d-records Researchers linked differences in black-paint appearance to behavior in the liquid formulation, offering a possible route to fewer trial films and less waste. Researchers linked differences in black-paint appearance to behavior in the liquid formulation, offering a possible route to fewer trial films and less waste.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115458 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115458-method-detects-pigment-aggregation-before-a-coating-film-forms The company’s latest outlook offers a more specific closing target alongside improving epoxy results, while regulatory approvals and other closing conditions remain. The company’s latest outlook offers a more specific closing target alongside improving epoxy results, while regulatory approvals and other closing conditions remain.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115457 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115457-olin-targets-first-quarter-2027-close-for-huntsman-merger The nearly 500-employee acquisition adds inductive, photoelectric and smart measurement sensing technologies to Nordson's Advanced Technology Solutions segment. The nearly 500-employee acquisition adds inductive, photoelectric and smart measurement sensing technologies to Nordson's Advanced Technology Solutions segment.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115449 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115449-nordson-acquires-sensor-manufacturer-to-expand-factory-automation-portfolio Several hydrocarbon-fluid families are included, but the changes are not identical across every product. The notice details the adjustments and applicable terms. Several hydrocarbon-fluid families are included, but the changes are not identical across every product. The notice details the adjustments and applicable terms.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115448 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115448-exxonmobil-raises-prices-on-solvent-and-hydrocarbon-fluids The new research network will connect coatings chemistry, surface engineering, digital materials science and industry to accelerate lower-impact surface technologies. The new research network will connect coatings chemistry, surface engineering, digital materials science and industry to accelerate lower-impact surface technologies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115447 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115447-uk-launches-138-million-sustainable-coatings-network Capacity and automation investments span three North American sites ahead of a previously announced closure, with changes to both production and development capabilities. Capacity and automation investments span three North American sites ahead of a previously announced closure, with changes to both production and development capabilities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115441 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115441-akzonobel-advances-60-million-north-american-powder-coatings-program