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PPG Renovates Inclusive Kindergarten in Poland

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Paint donations, murals and volunteer work reshaped four classrooms and shared areas at a school serving children with varied educational needs.

Nippon Paint Indonesia Uses Color to Improve Nursing Home Safety

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A community project applied visual cues and purpose-selected finishes in areas where visibility and wayfinding matter most.

Trinseo Raises EMEA PMMA Resin Prices €250 per Metric Ton

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The October 1 adjustment applies to all ALTUGLAS PMMA resins sold across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Paint Zero Plans North American Entry for Dry Paint Concentrate

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The U.K. company is seeking partners for a localized production model built around powder-form architectural paint.

Automated Mixing and UV-A Systems Target Faster Refinish Workflows

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:42:09 -0400

A connected Axalta refinish launch targets two persistent body-shop bottlenecks: color mixing and small-repair cure time.

EPA Finalizes Partial Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Standards

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:33:00 -0400

The final rule removes most provisions of the 2024 standards, but a separate proposal would address the requirements that remain. See what changed now and what is still under consideration.

U.S. Air Force Awards $5 Million Cold Spray Contract

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The turnkey installation combines robotic automation, process monitoring and real-time verification for component repair, dimensional restoration and corrosion protection.

PPG Names Venkateshwarlu Kalsani Associate Fellow

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:36:35 -0400

Kalsani serves as a member of PCI's Editorial Advisory board.

RPM to Acquire Italian Waterproofing Supplier Volteco

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:13:54 -0400

The proposed deal would add below-grade membranes, mortars, resins and repair materials to Tremco CPG’s global building-envelope portfolio.

Low-Temperature Automotive Coating Targets Integrated Body-and-Bumper Process

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Two lower-temperature cure paths aim to widen the process window across metal bodies and heat-sensitive plastic components. Global automaker line trials are next.

UltiCoat Brings Three Finishing Facilities Under One Brand

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The platform combines regional scale and aerospace qualifications while customers continue working with the same teams, facilities and processes.

IFS Coatings Adds Indiana Powder Coatings Production Site

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The multimillion-dollar acquisition adds powder production and bonded-metallic capacity, with startup timing and expected output still undisclosed.

Oxea Announces Two Global Price Actions for Acids, Esters and Oxo Intermediates

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The supplier issued separate September notices covering 17 products, with one adjustment effective immediately and another beginning Oct. 1.

Dürr Wins Final Assembly Project for Volvo EV Plant

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The turnkey scope spans conveyor, fluid filling and end-of-line inspection at a new European manufacturing site.

IMCD Names Walter Ripple to New U.S. Commercial Role

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The appointment adds specialty-chemicals experience as the distributor sharpens its focus on suppliers, customers and organic growth.

Sherwin-Williams Fall Report Focuses on Less Scrolling and More Doing

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The forecast ties nostalgic color and finish combinations to rooms designed for games, music, hobbies and casual gathering.

Registration Now Open for The Assembly Show 2026, Co-Located With the Quality Show and SMTA International

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Three industry-leading events return October 27–29 in Rosemont, bringing together the best in manufacturing, quality, and electronics assembly.

National PFAS Wastewater Survey Remains Pending at OMB

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The proposed data collection could shape future industrial discharge priorities, but it has not moved into field sampling.

Lower-Power UV LED Lamps Add Flexibility to Industrial Curing

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A second performance tier retains the platform’s controls and integration features for applications that do not require its highest UV dose.

WACKER Targets 15% Margin Under REFOCUS Strategy

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:18:27 -0400

The supplier outlined new growth, investment and savings priorities for its polymers, silicones and other businesses.

Asian Paints Starts 150,000-Ton VAE Production

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:16:08 -0400

The new Dahej capacity supports captive paint production, while a related VAM plant remains under construction.

Perstorp Raises Global Oxo Chemical and Plasticizer Prices

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:10:37 -0400

The immediate increases cover 12 products across Europe, the United States and the rest of the world.

EPA Withdraws PFAS Guidance for NPDES Permits

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:07:45 -0400

The agency removed nonbinding permit and pretreatment guidance while leaving underlying Clean Water Act authority in place.

Self-Repairing Waterborne Coating Slows Corrosion More Than 600-Fold

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:46:28 -0400

Damage-triggered nanocontainers release inhibitor only when local conditions change. The next challenge is proving the laboratory result at a larger scale.

Hempel Secures Three-Year Maersk Hull-Coatings Agreement

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:42:53 -0400

The agreement covers a substantial share of Maersk’s 2026–2028 dry-docking program and expands joint work on in-service hull performance.

Evonik to Close Two German Sites

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:21:56 -0400

About 90 employees are affected as operations move to larger facilities amid weak demand, low utilization and competitive pressure.

Sika Completes Akkim Adhesives and Sealants Acquisition

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The completed deal adds manufacturing capacity and a broader distribution network across several growth regions.

Report Links PFAS Capacity Growth to AI and Semiconductor Demand

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ChemSec found expansion plans among most major producers as data centers, batteries and chip manufacturing increase demand.

Atotech to Highlight Battery Surface Technologies in Seoul

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The portfolio includes protective coatings for aluminum busbars, surface treatments for EV battery components and technologies targeting corrosion resistance and conductivity.

TOR Minerals Names Michael Dalton CEO

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The specialty minerals supplier promoted a longtime executive to lead the company, which serves paints, industrial coatings and other formulated-material markets.