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Honeywell announced it has entered into an amended agreement to acquire the Catalyst Technologies business of Johnson Matthey, revising the total consideration to £1.325 billion from £1.8 billion and extending the transaction’s long stop date. pcimag.com/articles/11445…

BASF expanded dispersion production capacity at its manufacturing site in Durban, South Africa, strengthening supply for customers in architectural coatings, construction materials and paper applications across the region. pcimag.com/articles/11446…

IMCD announced that its Supervisory Board has nominated Andreas Igerl to serve as chief commercial officer and member of the company’s Management Board. pcimag.com/articles/11446…

Brilliant Group, Inc. describes its fluorescent pigment technologies as enabling high-visibility color effects used to enhance product visibility and visual impact. pcimag.com/articles/11446…

Chemical Coaters Association International launched the EDGE Leadership Training Program, a new leadership development initiative designed for rising and midlevel managers working in finishing and manufacturing environments. pcimag.com/articles/11443…

Paul N. Gardner Company positions its GARDCO portfolio as offering access to multiple brands and testing solutions across a wide range of paint and coatings quality control and inspection needs. pcimag.com/articles/11440…

AkzoNobel introduced Eco+, a new designation that brings together its most sustainable powder coating products across the Interpon and Resicoat ranges. pcimag.com/articles/11443…

Integrity BioChem describes its bio-based surfactant technologies as supporting pigment dispersion and compatibility with waterborne coatings systems while aligning with low-VOC formulation goals. pcimag.com/articles/11428…

PCI’s March issue: Fluorine-free additives, color forecasting, automotive refinish demand, TiO₂ signals and durability advances in architectural coatings. Read it now: digitaledition.pcimag.com/march-2026/

Dürr introduced EcoNextJet, a high-resolution application system that prints complex graphics, patterns and lettering directly onto vehicle bodies as part of the automated painting process. pcimag.com/articles/11443…

What does the next phase of industrial coatings strategy actually look like? 🎧 On Coat It!, Luis Fernández of PPG, breaks down what’s changing and why it matters heading into 2026. Listen now: pcimag.com/media/podcasts…

Polyol technologies from Ingevity support coatings formulations focused on durability, appearance and higher-solids systems with lower solvent demand. pcimag.com/articles/11427…

Print Showcase Issue! 🖨️ Explore emerging trends shaping the coatings market—from architectural coatings and pigments to sustainability, automation, finishing technologies, and materials of concern. Discover what’s driving the industry forward 👉bnp.dragonforms.com/PCIeNews?pk=SN…

This study from Dow explores paint film degradation through accelerated aging to better understand the relevant degradation mechanisms and improve long-term performance. pcimag.com/articles/11402…

Steelpaint GmbH completed application of its Stelpant corrosion-protection system on Min Hua 17, the fourth newbuilding in the Xiamen Minhua Shipping fleet scheduled to enter service after the Lunar New Year. pcimag.com/articles/11443…

Recognizing the contributions of women across the industry, and especially during Women’s History Month, this reflection from Women in Chemicals looks at allyship in the chemical sector. digitaledition.pcimag.com/march-2026/fea… Image: BojanMirkovic / DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

The automotive aftermarket continues to influence demand patterns across refinish coatings. A recent market analysis highlights how passenger vehicle repair activity, primer usage and fast-drying resin technologies are shaping formulation strategies. pcimag.com/articles/11436…

Association for Materials Protection and Performance announced its endorsement of America’s Maritime Action Plan, a federal strategy introduced earlier this month by the White House to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding capacity and the maritime workforce. pcimag.com/articles/11443…

Color Marketing Group and NIFT VisioNxt announced plans to host an international roundtable examining the structural impact of single annual color declarations on global markets. pcimag.com/articles/11445…

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