PCI is the global voice that offers technical solutions for the coatings, inks and adhesives industries, targeting formulators and manufacturers. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/articles Orion S.A. announced that Chief Financial Officer Jeff Glajch will retire in Q4 2025 after more than three years with the company.

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

]]> 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 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113881 Evonik announced all global epoxy curing agent plants now run on renewable electricity, supporting its long-term climate goals.

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

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

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:25:24 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113878-ppg-sees-mixed-q2-results http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113878 Discover how tightening regulations worldwide are reshaping coatings formulation and sustainability efforts.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113877-regulatory-challenges-and-compliance-in-the-global-coatings-market http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113877 The British Coatings Federation responded to a pivotal EU court decision on titanium dioxide's carcinogen classification.

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

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

]]> 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 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113874 The company received sustainability certification for all global acrylic monomer sites, enhancing its mass balance projects.

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

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

]]> 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 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113872 COIM USA announced facility expansions, new production capabilities and future plans during a 20th anniversary celebration in New Jersey.

]]> 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 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113871 Behr Paint Company announced a bold new 2026 Color of the Year, described as having timeless elegance and modern appeal.

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

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113863-basf-reaches-mechanical-completion-for-acrylics-complex-in-zhanjiang http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113863 Explore major shifts, cost-saving strategies, and leadership changes highlighted in this year's Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/113868-what-this-years-global-top-10-and-pci-25-rankings-reveal http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/113868 A watchdog investigation exposed federal shortcomings in managing state-run lead paint safety programs.

]]> 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 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113867 A new IBC funnel offers chemical resistance, full-surface coverage and high-visibility color for safer tote refilling operations.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113856-ibc-funnel-improves-tote-refilling-safety-and-visibility http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113856 Linfox announced a long-term agreement to manage DuluxGroup deliveries across five Australian states, expanding its decades-long partnership.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113864-linfox-secures-national-transport-contract-with-duluxgroup http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113864 A new robot system offers precision bag handling, integration flexibility and 24/7 operation for bulk material packing lines.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113854-robotic-palletizer-and-depalletizer-automate-bulk-packing-lines http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113854 Indovinya secured $1.5 billion through a syndicated term loan to restructure debt and reinforce its capital position.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113852-indovinya-raises-15-billion-to-support-growth-and-refinance-debt http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113852 A new report forecasts significant market expansion driven by infrastructure projects and stricter regulations.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113859-corrosion-protection-coatings-market-projected-to-nearly-double-by-2035 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113859 BASF announced a new supply agreement with AltaGas that will provide competitive access to butane from Western Canada beginning in 2027.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113865-basf-and-altagas-sign-long-term-butane-supply-agreement http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113865 A new 100% acrylic resin provides performance and low VOCs while supporting USDA BioPreferred certification in interior paints.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113849-bio-based-acrylic-emulsion-offers-sustainable-resin-option-for-interior-paints http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113849 New adhesive system enables thermal resistance and efficiency for flexible packaging in food, pet food and pharmaceutical applications.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113845-solvent-free-adhesive-system-supports-high-heat-packaging-needs http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113845 Steelpaint announced a new contract with Winning International to supply corrosion-resistant coatings for a capesize dry bulk vessel.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113846-steelpaint-wins-contract-to-coat-winning-international-bulk-carrier http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113846 President Trump delayed EPA HON Rule enforcement for Dow and others, citing national security and economic needs.

]]> 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 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113861 Brightplus Ltd. announced €2 million in growth funding to accelerate the industrial rollout of its recyclable, PFAS-free coating technology.

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

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113858-dow-reports-loss-cites-tariff-uncertainty-and-weak-margins http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113858 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.

]]> 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 http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113862