https://www.pcimag.com/rss/4567 en-us The federal case details safety failures before the 2021 blast. The corporation said it had sold its operating businesses before dissolving Aug. 18. The federal case details safety failures before the 2021 blast. The corporation said it had sold its operating businesses before dissolving Aug. 18.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115185 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:25:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115185-yenkin-majestic-pleads-guilty-in-fatal-resin-plant-explosion-case Packaging, chemical treatment, product form and logistics will determine how individual grades and market segments are affected. Packaging, chemical treatment, product form and logistics will determine how individual grades and market segments are affected.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115163 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115163-thiele-kaolin-raises-prices-with-some-increases-above-10 The Toledo facility produced TMP, pentaerythritol and other chemical building blocks used in paints, coatings and resin systems. The Toledo facility produced TMP, pentaerythritol and other chemical building blocks used in paints, coatings and resin systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115179 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115179-perstorp-ends-production-at-ohio-polyols-plant The latest TSCA evaluation identifies preliminary occupational and consumer risks for a different chlorinated chemical than the solvent EPA assessed last week. The latest TSCA evaluation identifies preliminary occupational and consumer risks for a different chlorinated chemical than the solvent EPA assessed last week.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115177 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115177-epa-draft-flags-risks-for-1-2-dichloropropane The search-and-seizure operation moves the investigation beyond the Cheonan site to company records, safety systems and possible legal violations. The search-and-seizure operation moves the investigation beyond the Cheonan site to company records, safety systems and possible legal violations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115169-authorities-raid-daewon-offices-after-fatal-plant-fire The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system. The federal research award targets flexible corrosion protection for aircraft, although public records provide limited detail about the proposed coating system.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115126 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115126-sherwin-williams-receives-12m-award-for-chromium-free-aircraft-primer-research The investment puts several next-generation powder priorities under one roof at the company's largest R&D center. The investment puts several next-generation powder priorities under one roof at the company's largest R&D center.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115178 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115178-akzonobel-opens-75m-powder-coatings-innovation-lab The proposed transaction would add European manufacturing and a specialized technology platform to Performance Surfaces. The proposed transaction would add European manufacturing and a specialized technology platform to Performance Surfaces.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115171 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115171-apogee-agrees-to-acquire-groglass-for-up-to-625m The transaction combines complementary epoxy, polyurethane, waterproofing and structural-repair capabilities in India. The transaction combines complementary epoxy, polyurethane, waterproofing and structural-repair capabilities in India.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115124 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115124-tri-polarcon-acquires-industrial-flooring-and-protective-coatings-company The European adjustment is already in effect, and a separate Americas change is scheduled next. The European adjustment is already in effect, and a separate Americas change is scheduled next.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115162 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115162-stepan-raises-european-case-polyol-prices-by-150-mt The draft rule reaches several coatings and CASE categories, with a compliance timetable that gives companies time to adjust. The draft rule reaches several coatings and CASE categories, with a compliance timetable that gives companies time to adjust.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115128 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115128-dc-proposes-new-voc-limits-for-paint-thinners-and-adhesives The collaboration combines nanoimprint film manufacturing with automotive display integration to support future head-up displays and in-vehicle interfaces. The collaboration combines nanoimprint film manufacturing with automotive display integration to support future head-up displays and in-vehicle interfaces.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115125 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115125-surventis-aumovio-partner-on-automotive-optical-films A first commercial shipment moves the anticorrosion technology into a new phase, while one important customer detail remains undisclosed. A first commercial shipment moves the anticorrosion technology into a new phase, while one important customer detail remains undisclosed.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115183 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115183-sparc-ships-graphene-additive-to-tier-1-coatings-customer The expanded role brings global operations, marketing and strategic initiatives under one executive as the specialty materials supplier pursues its next phase of growth. The expanded role brings global operations, marketing and strategic initiatives under one executive as the specialty materials supplier pursues its next phase of growth.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115123 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115123-microcare-promotes-sean-gallimore-to-chief-operating-officer The deal adds another specialty chemistry business to a platform built through a series of recent acquisitions. The deal adds another specialty chemistry business to a platform built through a series of recent acquisitions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115143 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115143-mfg-chemical-acquires-ap-tech-expands-water-treatment-platform The acquired platform takes the company deeper into adhesive dispensing and production-line quality control. The acquired platform takes the company deeper into adhesive dispensing and production-line quality control.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115161 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115161-graco-closes-447m-valco-melton-acquisition The longtime executive will take on Christian Kullmann’s responsibilities during his recovery while retaining oversight of the company’s Asia business. The longtime executive will take on Christian Kullmann’s responsibilities during his recovery while retaining oversight of the company’s Asia business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115122 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115122-evonik-names-claus-rettig-interim-ceo Manufacturers and distributors reported more optimism than raw-material suppliers as costs increased and demand remained uneven. Manufacturers and distributors reported more optimism than raw-material suppliers as costs increased and demand remained uneven.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115121 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115121-asc-survey-finds-sentiment-improves-despite-pricing-pressure The distributor is replacing its combined CASE umbrella with separate coatings and adhesives-focused organizations. The distributor is replacing its combined CASE umbrella with separate coatings and adhesives-focused organizations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115120 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115120-palmer-holland-creates-dedicated-coatings-business-team A joint forensic inspection is focusing on the most heavily damaged portion of the Cheonan facility and its history of earlier fires. A joint forensic inspection is focusing on the most heavily damaged portion of the Cheonan facility and its history of earlier fires.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115119 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115119-investigation-expands-after-fatal-daewon-plant-fire 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 The European Commission formally published the transaction notice and invited third-party comments as Henkel works toward closing the specialty coatings acquisition. The European Commission formally published the transaction notice and invited third-party comments as Henkel works toward closing the specialty coatings acquisition.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115117 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115117-henkels-21b-stahl-deal-moves-into-eu-review The Sept. 1 adjustment covers two carboxylic acids and two specialty esters used in coatings and other industrial applications. The Sept. 1 adjustment covers two carboxylic acids and two specialty esters used in coatings and other industrial applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115118 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:22:10 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115118-oxea-raises-north-american-prices-10-on-four-products The additions complete the planned board as the coatings companies continue toward closing their merger. The additions complete the planned board as the coatings companies continue toward closing their merger.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115116 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:58:18 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115116-akzonobel-axalta-name-three-directors-to-complete-combined-board The chemical is used in cleaning, degreasing and processing. EPA’s preliminary findings could be the first step toward new workplace controls. The chemical is used in cleaning, degreasing and processing. EPA’s preliminary findings could be the first step toward new workplace controls.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115110 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:10:08 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115110-epa-draft-finds-worker-risks-from-trans-1-2-dichloroethylene The earthy olive green anchors a nature-led palette, while the program’s 10th-anniversary forecast reaches back to seven legacy colors. The earthy olive green anchors a nature-led palette, while the program’s 10th-anniversary forecast reaches back to seven legacy colors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115111 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115111-behr-names-its-2027-color-of-the-year The trade-show lineup spans polyurethane waterproofing, high-solids hardeners, waterborne curing agents and specialty amines. The trade-show lineup spans polyurethane waterproofing, high-solids hardeners, waterborne curing agents and specialty amines.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115109 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115109-apcs-portfolio-targets-low-voc-and-waterborne-coating-systems The transaction was announced less than two months earlier. The companies’ new statements point to what changed and what Solstice plans to do next. The transaction was announced less than two months earlier. The companies’ new statements point to what changed and what Solstice plans to do next.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115112 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:11 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115112-solstice-element-solutions-terminate-145b-deal Most core paint headings appear to be spared, but the published schedule may still create costs elsewhere in the supply chain. Members have until Sept. 4 to quantify the impact. Most core paint headings appear to be spared, but the published schedule may still create costs elsewhere in the supply chain. Members have until Sept. 4 to quantify the impact.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115115 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115115-cca-seeks-case-impact-data-ahead-of-sept-8-countertariffs ChemQuest’s 2026 outlook shows nearly flat overall volume, but the segment-by-segment picture is far less even. ChemQuest’s 2026 outlook shows nearly flat overall volume, but the segment-by-segment picture is far less even.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115114 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115114-chemquest-forecasts-353b-us-coatings-market-in-2026