#ICYMI Sweden has adopted a national PFAS action plan and is considering 2028 restrictions covering selected consumer products, including impregnating agents. The proposed ban is not yet in force. See what the plan covers: pcimag.com/articles/115226-s… #PFAS #Regulation

Corechem develops high-performance dispersants for organic and inorganic pigments, carbon black, titanium dioxide and fillers. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115090-b…

*FREE Webinar* ADVANCING POLYESTER POWDER COATINGS Nov. 5 | 11:00 a.m. EST See how new polyester technologies can improve toughness, impact resistance, weatherability and appearance while supporting lower-temperature cure. Register now: onlinexperiences.com/Launch/…

AI, semiconductors and batteries are adding demand for fluorinated materials as PFAS restrictions tighten. A new ChemSec analysis links production expansion to those markets. Read what the report found: pcimag.com/articles/115246-r… #PFAS #Coatings

Evonik plans to close two German sites in 2027 as weak demand, margin pressure and global competition drive further production consolidation. About 90 employees work at the locations. See how it fits the company’s wider restructuring: pcimag.com/articles/115252-e…

Innovation doesn't stop at the paint can. PPG associate fellow Venkateshwarlu Kalsani joins PCI's Coat It! podcast to discuss corrosion protection, polymer chemistry and turning research into customer solutions. 🎧pcimag.com/media/podcasts/84… #CoatingsIndustry #CoatingsInnovation

Hempel A/S has secured a three-year agreement covering a substantial share of Maersk’s 2026-2028 dry-docking program. The companies will also work on in-service coating performance. Read the agreement details: pcimag.com/articles/115253-h… #MarineCoatings

PPG has launched the PPG ONE RANGE™ portfolio of five one-component marine coatings designed to simplify onboard fleet maintenance. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115129-m…

Researchers at The University of Queensland report that a self-repairing waterborne polyurethane coating slowed corrosion more than 600-fold in testing. Pilot-scale work is next. See the reported results: pcimag.com/articles/115254-s… #Corrosion #WaterborneCoatings

Asian Paints has started commercial production at a new 150,000-ton VAE operation in Gujarat. Bringing a major coatings input in-house puts vertical integration and supply strategy in focus. See why it matters: pcimag.com/articles/115257-a… #Coatings #Manufacturing

New formulation research in PCI’s October issue includes PVDF water-based resin testing from APV Engineered Coatings and block-resistance work from Nouryon and Omya, and resin blending from AGC Chemicals. digital.pcimag.com/october-2… #CoatingsFormulation

Axalta has confirmed in an SEC filing that it plans to divest its North American Building Products business to address regulatory requirements tied to the proposed $25 billion combination. Read more from PCI: pcimag.com/articles/115430-a…

Olin Corp. and Huntsman Corp. announced Sept. 11 that the waiting period under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired in connection with their pending merger of equals. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115242-u…

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. has developed two epoxy powder coating grades for electrical insulation of coil ends in automotive motors. See more: pcimag.com/articles/115108-l…

Join Paint & Coatings Academy on Oct. 22 as Michael Praw examines adhesion fundamentals, substrate surface effects, coating failures and prevention. Register now: brnw.ch/21x6xOI #Coatings #Adhesion #CoatingsFormulation

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Spray-Lock, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and distributor of aerosol spray adhesives for flooring and wall applications. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115241-q…

#ICYMI BASF increased prices for neopentylglycol in the United States and Canada effective Sept. 1, 2026, or as existing contracts permit. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115066-b…

BASF announced a $250-per-metric-ton price increase for its Lupranate® methylene diphenyl diisocyanate basic products and Lupranate toluene diisocyanate in ASEAN and South Asia. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115243-b…

H.B. Fuller has rejected a second unsolicited proposal from Ancora to acquire its Building Adhesive Solutions business for $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion in cash. Read more: pcimag.com/articles/115429-h… #HBFuller #Adhesives #CASE #MergersAndAcquisitions

The Lubrizol Corporation has introduced Solplus™ ES2000, a styrene emission suppressant designed for ambient-cured thermoset composite systems. Learn more: pcimag.com/articles/115140-s…