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H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of IAC
H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G.") announced that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC).
Covestro Launches Energy Efficiency Project in Dormagen, Germany
Covestro plans to reduce its energy consumption in Germany with the investment of a new steam compressor at its Dormagen site. The compressor is the company’s largest energy efficiency project to date and will save a low three-digit GWh volume of energy and more than 40,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
WEG Announces Industrial Coatings Distribution Center in Colombia
WEG announced the inauguration of its newest Coatings Distribution Center in Bogotá, Colombia, which took place on May 7, 2026.
Biesterfeld Acquires Majority Stake in OSP
Biesterfeld, an international distribution and service company in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired a majority stake in South Korean company OSP, a distributor of specialty chemicals and polymers for industrial applications.
PPG Introduces SEM Products for Body Shops in Mexico
PPG has announced the launch of its SEM® brand to the automotive repair industry in Mexico. The SEM brand manufactures products for vehicle surface preparation and repair, including abrasives and finishing products.
Compliance Date for National Aerosol Rule Moved to January 2027
On July 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register interim final action to revise the compliance date in the recent amendments to the national aerosol coatings rule. In response to industry concerns, EPA is delaying the compliance date from July 17, 2025, to Jan. 17, 2027.
PHMSA Issues Notices of Proposed Rulemaking Aimed at Reducing Regulatory Burdens
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued several notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register aimed at reducing existing regulatory burdens that impact our industry. Notably, one of the NPRMs responds to a petition ACA filed in 2017.
California’s DTSC Proposes to Add Microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List of Safer Consumer Products Program
California’s Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC) is proposing a definition of microplastics, and the addition of microplastics to the candidate chemicals list under California’s Safer Consumer Products Program. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal through Aug. 4, 2025.
SCAQMD Public Hearing for Proposed Amendments to Solvent Cleaning Operations Rule Set for June 6
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on May 6 issued a notice of public hearing for Proposed Amended Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning Operations). The district has also published the draft rule language and draft staff report on its website.
Statement of the American Coatings Association on Tariffs Imposed on Canada, Mexico and China
New tariffs imposed on the paint and coatings industry’s largest trading partners will introduce disruptions and increased costs into the production of essential consumer products, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals, food production equipment and grocery items, automobiles, and aerospace applications, among others.
H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of IAC
H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G.") announced that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC).
Covestro Launches Energy Efficiency Project in Dormagen, Germany
Covestro plans to reduce its energy consumption in Germany with the investment of a new steam compressor at its Dormagen site. The compressor is the company’s largest energy efficiency project to date and will save a low three-digit GWh volume of energy and more than 40,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
WEG Announces Industrial Coatings Distribution Center in Colombia
WEG announced the inauguration of its newest Coatings Distribution Center in Bogotá, Colombia, which took place on May 7, 2026.
Biesterfeld Acquires Majority Stake in OSP
Biesterfeld, an international distribution and service company in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired a majority stake in South Korean company OSP, a distributor of specialty chemicals and polymers for industrial applications.
PPG Introduces SEM Products for Body Shops in Mexico
PPG has announced the launch of its SEM® brand to the automotive repair industry in Mexico. The SEM brand manufactures products for vehicle surface preparation and repair, including abrasives and finishing products.
ACA Honors Dave Penichter with Distinguished Service Award
ACA presented Dave Penichter — who retired as director of business development for Specialties at Univar Solutions last year — with its Distinguished Service Award. Moore received this recognition during ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held prior to the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
ACA Honors Meika Vogel with Industry Achievement Award
ACA presented Meika Vogel, Vice President & General Counsel at Diamond Vogel, with its Industry Achievement Award. Vogel received this honor during ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held prior to the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
ACA Honors John Vanderpool with Industry Achievement Award
ACA presented John Vanderpool, Senior Vice President of True Value Manufacturing and General Paint Manufacturing, with its Industry Achievement Award.
ACA Honors Brian Okerberg with Industry Achievement Award
ACA presented Brian Okerberg, Senior Research Associate at PPG, with its Industry Achievement Award. Okerberg received this honor during ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held prior to the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
ACA Honors Mary Garceau with Industry Champion Award
ACA presented Mary Garceau, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for the Sherwin-Williams Company, with its Industry Champion Award. Garceau was honored during ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held prior to the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
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Names in the News May 2026
Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” in the ...
New Products May 2026
Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions ...
Names in the News April 2026
Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” in the ...
New Products April 2026
Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions ...
Names in the News March 2026
Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” in the ...
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