Coatings

PPG Appoints New Senior VP and CFO

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:02 -0400

The board of directors has elected Jamie A. Beggs to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 6.

RPM International Makes Leadership Changes Within Its Consumer Group

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:25:41 -0400

RPM reports that the changes will help accelerate growth and efficiency in a more global, diversified consumer business.

ChemQuest Focuses on APAC Specialty Chemicals with Strategic Partnership

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:24:25 -0400

The ChemQuest Group has entered into a strategic partnership with PCI&KM, a leading industrial ecosystem platform for China’s coatings, inks, and adhesives sector.

Newsweek Places PPG Among America’s Most Charitable Companies

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:01:05 -0400

PPG has been included in the inaugural Newsweek America’s Most Charitable Companies 2026 list, presented in partnership with Statista.

Industry Strategist with Diverse International Experience Joins ChemQuest

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:23 -0400

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the appointment of its latest new director, Edward Johnson.

Inteplast Group Acquires STA LLC

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:55:19 -0500

The acquired company has joined Inteplast’s BOPP Films business unit within the AmTopp Division to expand its capabilities into custom coatings.

Manufacturing & Automation eXchange Announces Keynote Speaker

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Jaemin Kim, marketing director, Smart Factory Solutions Center & Production Engineering Research Institute at LG Electronics, will be delivering the keynote address for the Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX).

PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems Acquires Universal Chemicals and Coatings

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:32:21 -0500

PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems LLC recently announced the acquisition of Universal Chemicals and Coatings, Inc.

Henkel Announces Plan to Acquire Specialty Coatings Company

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:17:24 -0500

The acquired company is a player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials active across the automotive, fashion and lifestyle, and packaging markets.

PPG Makes Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ List

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:08:17 -0500

The list, considered the ultimate corporate reputation indicator, identifies the largest, best-regarded companies across 51 industries as voted on by industry peers.

RPM’s Second-Quarter Financial Results Reflect Softer Demand

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:02:20 -0500

RPM International Inc. has reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended November 30, 2025.

PPG Again Ranks on Best Places to Work in IT List

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:44:28 -0500

PPG was recently named among the "Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) in 2026" by Foundry’s Computerworld.

RPM Announces Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:35:26 -0500

RPM International Inc.'s board of directors has again declared a regular quarterly cash dividend, keeping up a 52-year tradition of increased dividends to stockholders.

PPG Announces Planned Retirement of Senior VP and CFO

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:07:50 -0500

Vincent (Vince) J. Morales, who has served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at PPG since 2017, has announced his intention to retire.

For Second Consecutive Year, PPG Receives 'AAA' Sustainability Rating from MSCI

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:01:36 -0500

MSCI ESG Research provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis of the ESG-related business practices of thousands of companies globally.

AkzoNobel and Axalta to Combine in All-Stock Merger

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:33:54 -0500

Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a global coatings company with an enterprise value of approximately $25 billion.

The Evolution of Functional Industrial Coatings

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Over time, advancements in materials science and application technologies have transformed functional industrial coatings into versatile solutions that provide an array of specialized functions.

Avery Dennison Completes Acquisition of Flooring Business

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:21:20 -0400

Avery Dennison Corp. announced it has completed the acquisition of the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group.

BASF and Carlyle Announce Agreement on Coatings Business

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:40:29 -0400

The agreement represents a significant step in unlocking the value of BASF’s standalone businesses, as the company swiftly executes its Winning Ways strategy.

RPM International Makes Leadership Changes Aligned with Streamlined Operations

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:33:24 -0400

RPM International Inc. has announced key leadership changes that come as part of a broader strategic reorganization.

Henkel Opens Adhesive Technologies Inspiration Center in Shanghai

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:19:34 -0400

The facility is designed to accelerate the development of impactful and sustainable solutions, foster deeper customer collaboration, and drive Henkel’s long-term growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

H.M. Royal Celebrates 100 Years as a Supplier for CASE Formulations

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:54:08 -0400

Specialty chemicals and raw materials distributor H.M. Royal Inc. is celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2025.

PPG Makes Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies 2025 List

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:39:49 -0400

The list recognizes 650 U.S. companies that are operating at the highest caliber when it comes to business performance.

National Association of Home Builders Reports that Builder Confidence has Plateaued at Low Level

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:42:28 -0400

Elevated mortgage rates, weak buyer traffic and ongoing supply-side challenges continued to act as a drag on builder confidence in August, as sentiment levels remain in a holding pattern at a low level.

Siegwerk Acquires Dutch Coating Specialist Allinova

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:41:27 -0400

Siegwerk announced it is further boosting its packaging coating business with the signing of a contract to purchase the Dutch coating specialist Allinova.

RPM International Posts Sales Increase for Fiscal 2025, Announces Reorganization of Business Segments

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:15:06 -0400

RPM International Inc. has reported fourth-quarter sales of $2.08 billion, an increase of 3.7% compared to the prior year.

PPG Reports Decrease in Net Sales for Q2 2025

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:22:43 -0400

Coatings provider PPG has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting a decrease of 1% in net sales compared to the same period last year.

PPG Recognized for Sustainability Progress by FTSE4Good

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:01:51 -0400

PPG recently announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the seventh consecutive year.

Bodo Möller Chemie Consolidates Presence in Spain

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:05:45 -0400

The Bodo Möller Chemie Group announced that on June 1, 2025, the company integrated the client base of Spanish specialty chemicals distributor Química Tecnológica Norte S.L. (Quitec) into its distribution network.

ChemQuest Appoints Three New Directors

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:38:51 -0400

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that three new directors have joined the firm to support ongoing growth.