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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a partial repeal of the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants.
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#ICYMI Sherwin-Williams said it sees additional margin and growth opportunities across its Performance Coatings Group as the company expands manufacturing capacity, distribution and technical-service capabilities.
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PCI’s October issue looks at powder coatings from both sides.
New technical work from AGC Chemicals Americas. Market perspective from The ChemQuest Group. Plus, Benjamin Moore talks UK growth.
Where’s powder gaining ground?
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European Union consumer-protection rules targeting greenwashing and environmental marketing claims begin applying Sept. 27.
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INEOS is mothballing all three acetyls units at its Hull, U.K., complex until further notice, leaving Europe without a remaining world-scale acetyls operation, according to the company.
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Two resins. One extrusion pass. Some interesting results.
Can one extrusion pass improve powder coating performance?
AGC Chemicals Americas researchers discuss FEVE-polyester blends, flexibility and weathering results on PCI's Coat It! podcast.
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Ancora Holdings Group has renewed its public campaign at H.B. Fuller, calling on the company’s board to initiate a review of strategic alternatives.
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Flexicon's new screw conveyor pairs a 108-in. trough hopper with multiple feed points, level-sensor ports and quick-cleaning access. It is built for powders and materials that may pack, cake or smear. See the equipment details: pcimag.com/articles/115160-f…
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A self-repairing coating. Two planned Evonik site closures. Ford's $1B paint shop.
What do these developments mean for coatings?
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3M says its roof-applied cooling film reflects more than 85% of solar radiation and can cut vehicle interior temperatures by up to 10 °F. It targets fleet, refrigerated and rail uses. See the details: pcimag.com/articles/115181-3…
#FunctionalCoatings
Excelitas has added a lower-power option to its Phoseon UV LED curing platform for industrial coatings, wood, metal and other applications. The company says energy use can be up to 60% lower than mercury-vapor UV. See the specs: pcimag.com/articles/115193-l…
#UVCuring
AkzoNobel's new extrusion coating uses rainfall to help remove dust and stains from building façades. It is designed to reduce high-rise cleaning needs without limiting color or finish texture. See how it works: pcimag.com/articles/115153-s…
#ArchitecturalCoatings
LANXESS is using a major iron oxide pigment site to expand into battery materials. Its new lab will test iron oxide and iron phosphate grades directly in LFP cells. See why the site matters: pcimag.com/articles/115188-l…
#Pigments #BatteryMaterials
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#ICYMI Perstorp has raised global prices for oxo chemicals and plasticizers, citing higher raw-material and energy costs. Increases reach €180 per metric ton in Europe and $0.05 per pound in the U.S. See the full breakdown: pcimag.com/articles/115256-p…
#PriceAlert
WACKER’s REFOCUS strategy targets an EBITDA margin of about 15% and more than €300 million in annual savings beginning in 2028. The shift could shape investment at a major coatings supplier. Read the targets: pcimag.com/articles/115258-w…
#Coatings
#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.
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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…
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