https://www.pcimag.com/rss/4567 en-us Orion S.A. announced that Chief Financial Officer Jeff Glajch will retire in Q4 2025 after more than three years with the company.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113882 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113882-orion-cfo-jeff-glajch-to-retire-in-fourth-quarter BASF announced Q2 results showing flat sales and lowered EBITDA guidance amid weaker margins in base chemicals.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113881 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113881-basf-adjusts-2025-outlook-as-margin-pressures-weigh-on-q2-earnings Evonik announced all global epoxy curing agent plants now run on renewable electricity, supporting its long-term climate goals.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113880 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113880-evonik-shifts-epoxy-curing-agent-production-to-100-renewable-electricity Axalta announced second quarter 2025 results, reporting record adjusted EBITDA and EPS, with strength in Mobility Coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113879 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113879-axalta-reports-record-adjusted-earnings-in-q2-despite-soft-volumes PPG's latest results showcase strong growth in Performance Coatings despite divestiture impacts.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113878 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:25:24 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113878-ppg-sees-mixed-q2-results The British Coatings Federation responded to a pivotal EU court decision on titanium dioxide's carcinogen classification.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113876 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113876-bcf-applauds-eu-court-ruling-on-tiosub2-sub-classification The acquisition and new brand launch mark a significant expansion for Global New Material International’s pigment portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113875 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113875-gnmi-finalizes-acquisition-of-mercks-surface-solutions-business The Alliance for Chemical Distribution voiced opposition to an $85 billion merger, citing potential impacts on freight rail competition and service quality.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113874 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113874-acd-urges-surface-transportation-board-to-block-union-pacificnorfolk-southern-merger The company received sustainability certification for all global acrylic monomer sites, enhancing its mass balance projects.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113873 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113873-arkema-achieves-global-iscc-plus-certification-for-acrylic-monomer-sites Sherwin-Williams announced the second volume of its 2026 Colormix Forecast, spotlighting four trend-driven color families.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113870 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:35 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113870-sherwin-williams-unveils-volume-two-of-colormix-forecast-for-2026 Asian Paints reported growth in decorative paints, balancing slower home décor demand.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113872 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113872-asian-paints-reports-mixed-q1-results-as-decorative-paints-volumes-rise COIM USA announced facility expansions, new production capabilities and future plans during a 20th anniversary celebration in New Jersey.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113871 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113871-coim-usa-marks-20-years-with-customer-appreciation-event-and-growth-milestones Behr Paint Company announced a bold new 2026 Color of the Year, described as having timeless elegance and modern appeal.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113869 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113869-behr-paint-company-reveals-its-2026-color-of-the-year BASF announced mechanical completion of its glacial acrylic acid and butyl acrylate plants at its Zhanjiang Verbund site in China.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113863 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113863-basf-reaches-mechanical-completion-for-acrylics-complex-in-zhanjiang A watchdog investigation exposed federal shortcomings in managing state-run lead paint safety programs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113867 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113867-epa-inspector-general-cites-gaps-in-oversight-of-lead-based-paint-programs Linfox announced a long-term agreement to manage DuluxGroup deliveries across five Australian states, expanding its decades-long partnership.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113864 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113864-linfox-secures-national-transport-contract-with-duluxgroup A new report forecasts significant market expansion driven by infrastructure projects and stricter regulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113859 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113859-corrosion-protection-coatings-market-projected-to-nearly-double-by-2035 Indovinya secured $1.5 billion through a syndicated term loan to restructure debt and reinforce its capital position.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113852 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113852-indovinya-raises-15-billion-to-support-growth-and-refinance-debt BASF announced a new supply agreement with AltaGas that will provide competitive access to butane from Western Canada beginning in 2027.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113865 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113865-basf-and-altagas-sign-long-term-butane-supply-agreement Steelpaint announced a new contract with Winning International to supply corrosion-resistant coatings for a capesize dry bulk vessel.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113846 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113846-steelpaint-wins-contract-to-coat-winning-international-bulk-carrier BASF invited second-round bids for its coatings division, but questions remain about who’s in, who’s out and what it’s worth, according to Bloomberg.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113862 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113862-basf-advances-coatings-division-sale-with-second-round-bids-due-in-august President Trump delayed EPA HON Rule enforcement for Dow and others, citing national security and economic needs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113861 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113861-trump-grants-two-year-exemption-from-epa-hon-rule-for-dow-and-24-chemical-facilities Brightplus Ltd. announced €2 million in growth funding to accelerate the industrial rollout of its recyclable, PFAS-free coating technology.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113860 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113860-brightplus-secures-2-million-to-scale-bio-based-textile-coatings Tariffs, weak demand and restructuring costs drove Dow to a net loss, with all segments feeling the strain.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113858 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113858-dow-reports-loss-cites-tariff-uncertainty-and-weak-margins A new report forecasts strong growth in Asia-Pacific and sustainability-driven demand.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113847 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113847-global-paints-and-coatings-market-projected-to-reach-2275-billion-by-2029 A strong Q4 capped off RPM’s fiscal 2025, but a new three-group structure signals deeper strategic shifts ahead.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113857 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113857-rpm-reports-record-results-announces-segment-reorganization The new facility will focus on advancing sustainable decorative coatings across the region. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113855 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113855-akzonobel-opens-r-and-d-center-in-malaysia-to-accelerate-sustainable-innovation Cortec announced the promotion of COO Caleb Pheneger to president as part of a strategic internal leadership transition.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113853 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113853-cortec-names-caleb-pheneger-as-president-in-leadership-transition AkzoNobel reported stronger Q2 profitability and confirmed plans to divest its India business amid ongoing portfolio shifts.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113866 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113866-akzonobel-reports-higher-profitability-in-q2-despite-currency-headwinds Sherwin-Williams adjusted 2025 guidance as Q2 profit slipped despite modest sales growth and margin gains.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113851 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113851-sherwin-williams-sees-mixed-q2-performance-amid-demand-softness-and-restructuring-costs