https://www.pcimag.com/rss/4567-news en-us The coatings companies unveiled the identity and planned ticker symbol for their combined business ahead of the expected 2027 merger closing. The coatings companies unveiled the identity and planned ticker symbol for their combined business ahead of the expected 2027 merger closing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115404 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:05:34 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115404-akzonobel-and-axalta-reveal-name-of-combined-company The investment pairs an established protective-coatings contractor with acquisition capital aimed at expanding geographic reach, services and relationships across critical infrastructure markets. The investment pairs an established protective-coatings contractor with acquisition capital aimed at expanding geographic reach, services and relationships across critical infrastructure markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115373 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115373-longwater-buys-majority-stake-in-blastco-to-build-industrial-coatings-platform Two tank rehabilitation projects were recognized for coating and lining work addressing biological growth, moisture intrusion and long-term corrosion protection. Two tank rehabilitation projects were recognized for coating and lining work addressing biological growth, moisture intrusion and long-term corrosion protection.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115327 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115327-sherwin-williams-names-2026-water-infrastructure-impact-award-winners A contractor-commissioned analysis obtained by The Washington Post documents problems involving expansion joints, blisters and peeling, while identifying cure timing, material compatibility and application variables as likely contributors. A contractor-commissioned analysis obtained by The Washington Post documents problems involving expansion joints, blisters and peeling, while identifying cure timing, material compatibility and application variables as likely contributors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:17:19 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115400-report-identifies-85-reflecting-pool-liner-failures The transaction adds industrial wood-coatings R&D and manufacturing in Italy, the Philippines and the United States, marking Star Step’s first expansion outside the country. The transaction adds industrial wood-coatings R&D and manufacturing in Italy, the Philippines and the United States, marking Star Step’s first expansion outside the country.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115399 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:15:15 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115399-star-step-acquires-daas-and-chemicals-expands-industrial-coatings-platform The agreement expands regional access to Eastman additives, resins, solvents and other materials used in coatings and inks. The agreement expands regional access to Eastman additives, resins, solvents and other materials used in coatings and inks.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115358 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115358-biesterfeld-expands-eastman-coatings-distribution-in-southern-africa François Desné has joined Arkema as senior vice president of High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases and a member of the company’s executive committee. François Desné has joined Arkema as senior vice president of High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases and a member of the company’s executive committee.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115395 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115395-arkema-appoints-former-basf-coatings-executive-to-leadership-team Sparc reported the result after 2,688 hours of cyclic corrosion testing conducted in its laboratory; the test was not independently verified. Sparc reported the result after 2,688 hours of cyclic corrosion testing conducted in its laboratory; the test was not independently verified.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115290 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115290-graphene-additive-shows-25-lower-scribe-creep-in-solventborne-epoxy-test The acquisition adds a proprietary thin-film surface-modification technology and West Coast medical-device testing capabilities. The acquisition adds a proprietary thin-film surface-modification technology and West Coast medical-device testing capabilities.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115357 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115357-surmodics-adds-thin-film-coating-technology-in-acquisition The pending transaction would add two Northeast distribution and packaging facilities, more than 80 employees and a customer base exceeding 1,500 accounts. The pending transaction would add two Northeast distribution and packaging facilities, more than 80 employees and a customer base exceeding 1,500 accounts.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115356 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115356-emco-to-acquire-pride-chemical-solutions The sprayable silicone coating remains flexible after curing and forms a hard ceramic thermal barrier when exposed to temperatures above 600 °C. The sprayable silicone coating remains flexible after curing and forms a hard ceramic thermal barrier when exposed to temperatures above 600 °C.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115396 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115396-ceramic-forming-silicone-coating-targets-battery-thermal-runaway The operating finishing facility gives the manufacturer immediate e-coat and powder capacity as it expands production for data center and critical-power markets. The operating finishing facility gives the manufacturer immediate e-coat and powder capacity as it expands production for data center and critical-power markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115353 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115353-mayville-engineering-acquires-georgia-e-coat-and-powder-coating-facility Australia's competition regulator has opened its initial assessment of the proposed combination, with a determination period running through Nov. 13. Australia's competition regulator has opened its initial assessment of the proposed combination, with a determination period running through Nov. 13.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115355 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115355-australia-opens-review-of-olin-huntsman-merger The electronic coating uses UV/visible light and secondary moisture cure to reach shadowed areas in complex printed circuit board assemblies. The electronic coating uses UV/visible light and secondary moisture cure to reach shadowed areas in complex printed circuit board assemblies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115324 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115324-dual-cure-coating-protects-wearable-electronics Jotun says its analysis found an approximately 50% lower carbon footprint over 30 years compared with a conventional antifouling specification. Jotun says its analysis found an approximately 50% lower carbon footprint over 30 years compared with a conventional antifouling specification.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115225 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115225-jotun-reports-lower-lifecycle-footprint-for-fouling-protection-system The transaction combines thin-film coating, optical fabrication and metrology capabilities for aerospace, defense, life-science and semiconductor markets. The transaction combines thin-film coating, optical fabrication and metrology capabilities for aerospace, defense, life-science and semiconductor markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115323 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115323-optikos-acquires-precision-optical-coatings-manufacturer New concentration limits take effect for consumer mixtures and other specified products, but the measure is not a blanket ban on all PFAS in industrial coatings. New concentration limits take effect for consumer mixtures and other specified products, but the measure is not a blanket ban on all PFAS in industrial coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115392 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:39:01 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115392-eu-pfhxa-restrictions-take-effect-for-consumer-mixtures-and-other-products A potential sale of AkzoNobel’s vehicle-refinish business could help the proposed $25 billion merger secure EU approval, according to Reuters. A potential sale of AkzoNobel’s vehicle-refinish business could help the proposed $25 billion merger secure EU approval, according to Reuters.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115387 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:36:06 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115387-akzonobel-axalta-merger-may-require-refinish-divestiture-reuters-reports Reuters reports BASF could improve its rejected €10.3 billion approach, but no revised proposal has been made and Evonik says talks are not underway. Reuters reports BASF could improve its rejected €10.3 billion approach, but no revised proposal has been made and Evonik says talks are not underway.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115388 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:16:50 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115388-basf-could-raise-evonik-offer-if-talks-begin-reuters-reports Greatham can now manufacture all TIOXIDE and DELTIO pigment grades, with a second production line on track to restart in early 2027. Greatham can now manufacture all TIOXIDE and DELTIO pigment grades, with a second production line on track to restart in early 2027.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115393 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115393-tioxide-restores-full-coatings-grade-range-at-uk-tiosub2-sub-plant The updated adhesion-promotion system eliminates a downstream rinse and is designed for compact metal pretreatment lines and chrome-free conversions. The updated adhesion-promotion system eliminates a downstream rinse and is designed for compact metal pretreatment lines and chrome-free conversions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115391 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115391-no-rinse-pretreatment-update-targets-water-and-air-use The new Carling purification unit is designed to cut process energy use 25% and site carbon intensity 20% while supplying monomers for coatings and adhesives. The new Carling purification unit is designed to cut process energy use 25% and site carbon intensity 20% while supplying monomers for coatings and adhesives.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115390 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115390-arkema-opens-150-million-acrylic-acid-purification-unit The initial five-year recommendation follows a 299% year-over-year increase in May imports and would combine percentage and minimum-per-kilogram duties. The initial five-year recommendation follows a 299% year-over-year increase in May imports and would combine percentage and minimum-per-kilogram duties.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115389 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115389-uk-proposes-duties-up-to-6366-on-chinese-rutile-tiosub2-sub The acrylic acid and esters producer joins Mutares’ chemicals portfolio, transferring ownership of a business with approximately €110 million in annual revenue. The acrylic acid and esters producer joins Mutares’ chemicals portfolio, transferring ownership of a business with approximately €110 million in annual revenue.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115378 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115378-mutares-completes-purchase-of-synthomers-czech-acrylic-monomers-business The segment posted 10.2% sales growth and 18.2% adjusted EBITDA growth as RPM reset its full-year expectations amid raw-material inflation. The segment posted 10.2% sales growth and 18.2% adjusted EBITDA growth as RPM reset its full-year expectations amid raw-material inflation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115371 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115371-performance-coatings-leads-rpm-growth-as-full-year-outlook-narrows The transaction gives PyroGenesis equal ownership of a company commercializing a plasma process designed to produce fumed silica directly from quartz. The transaction gives PyroGenesis equal ownership of a company commercializing a plasma process designed to produce fumed silica directly from quartz.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115322 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115322-pyrogenesis-takes-50-stake-in-fumed-silica-technology-company The company has grown from an 1876 gold-beating workshop into an international supplier of metallic and pearlescent pigments for coatings and other markets. The company has grown from an 1876 gold-beating workshop into an international supplier of metallic and pearlescent pigments for coatings and other markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115311 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115311-eckart-marks-150-years-in-effect-pigments The agreement adds effect pigments and functional materials for coatings and other industrial applications to Azelis’ portfolio in the two markets. The agreement adds effect pigments and functional materials for coatings and other industrial applications to Azelis’ portfolio in the two markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115285 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:52:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115285-azelis-expands-susonity-distribution-in-uk-and-ireland A new support facility will free manufacturing space at an established aerospace site as demand grows across commercial, military and general aviation. A new support facility will free manufacturing space at an established aerospace site as demand grows across commercial, military and general aviation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115372 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:52:41 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115372-ppg-invests-70-million-in-alabama-aerospace-window-operations Amended Rule 1143 bars the specified compounds in affected products manufactured after Sept. 1, 2027 and permits a two-year sell-through period. Amended Rule 1143 bars the specified compounds in affected products manufactured after Sept. 1, 2027 and permits a two-year sell-through period.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115351 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115351-south-coast-aqmd-approves-pcbtf-t-bac-restrictions-for-consumer-paint-thinners