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Dürr Delivers 20,000th Painting Robot
Dürr has announced the delivery of its 20,000th painting robot, marking a milestone in automated vehicle painting, according to the company.
Roberlo Renames to Briolf Coatings
Briolf, an industrial group specializing in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and other chemical solutions for a range of industrial sectors, announced that its subsidiary, Roberlo S.A.U. has been renamed Briolf Coatings S.A.U.
The Protech Group Acquires Italian Powder Coatings Manufacturer Ripol S.r.l.
The Protech Group, a global manufacturer of industrial coatings, has completed its acquisition of Ripol S.r.l, an Italian powder coatings manufacturer headquartered near Milan, Italy.
AkzoNobel Invests $60 million in Production of Powder Coatings in North America
AkzoNobel announced upgrades to production, infrastructure and technology at three of the company’s Powder Coatings sites in North America as part of a $60 million investment.
October Names in the News
Michelman appointed Ron Voigt to its Board of Directors. Voigt has served as CEO of Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global materials science company, since 2018. Prior to joining Hyperion, he served as President of X-Rite Pantone, Commercial President of Tektronix, and President, Industrial Automation at Kollmorgen.
ACA-supported 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a landmark bipartisan housing package that ACA championed — became law. ACA had actively supported and advocated for legislation that will expand and preserve the country's housing supply, improve housing affordability, and drive job growth.
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.
Dürr Delivers 20,000th Painting Robot
Dürr has announced the delivery of its 20,000th painting robot, marking a milestone in automated vehicle painting, according to the company.
Roberlo Renames to Briolf Coatings
Briolf, an industrial group specializing in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and other chemical solutions for a range of industrial sectors, announced that its subsidiary, Roberlo S.A.U. has been renamed Briolf Coatings S.A.U.
The Protech Group Acquires Italian Powder Coatings Manufacturer Ripol S.r.l.
The Protech Group, a global manufacturer of industrial coatings, has completed its acquisition of Ripol S.r.l, an Italian powder coatings manufacturer headquartered near Milan, Italy.
AkzoNobel Invests $60 million in Production of Powder Coatings in North America
AkzoNobel announced upgrades to production, infrastructure and technology at three of the company’s Powder Coatings sites in North America as part of a $60 million investment.
October Names in the News
Michelman appointed Ron Voigt to its Board of Directors. Voigt has served as CEO of Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global materials science company, since 2018. Prior to joining Hyperion, he served as President of X-Rite Pantone, Commercial President of Tektronix, and President, Industrial Automation at Kollmorgen.
ACA Seeks Nominations for 2027 Mattiello Lecture Award
ACA is seeking nominations for the 2027 Joseph J. Mattiello Lecture Award. The selected nominee will deliver the Mattiello Memorial Lecture at ACA’s CoatingsTech Conference, which will be held March 15-18 in Kansas City, Mo.
ACA Partners with Vincentz Network to Expand CoatingsTech through New Digital Platform
ACA has entered into an agreement with Vincentz Network (Vincentz) to expand and enhance its CoatingsTech publication through a new digital-first format. CoatingsTech — which ACA had produced as six printed issues annually, with an accompanying biweekly enewsletter, CoatingsTech Direct — will now be produced by Vincentz Network for ACA as an augmented, weekly e-newsletter with accompanying digital platform.
ACA Announces Call for Papers: 2027 CoatingsTech Conference
ACA is seeking submission of abstracts for its 2027 CoatingsTech Conference, which will be held March 15-18 at the Loews Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. Abstracts will be accepted through Sept. 24, 2026.
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.
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The Latest ASTM Specification for Real-time Measurement of Film Thickness
Cynthia A Gosselin, Ph.D., Director, The ChemQuest Group The film thickness of a paint or coating plays a critical role in the performance of the final product. While formulations govern […]
Listening, Learning, and Leading: Mike Johnson on Advocacy, Innovation, and the Future of ACA
After joining the ACA as president and CEO in 2024, Mike Johnson has spent the past 18 months listening, learning, and building relationships throughout the coatings community. Through visits to […]
Innovation Hotspots in Powder Coatings
By Eric Casebolt, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Although technology trends in areas such as powder coatings don’t shift dramatically from year to year—low-temperature cure and sustainability would top that list […]
Accelerated Alkyd Emulsification Through AI-Driven Experimentation
By Ioanna Tzortzi, Albin Jansfelt, and Marie Westerblad, Perstorp AB; Nils Honhon, Université Libre de Bruxelles; and Eirini Palaiologlou, National Technical University of Athens Introduction Waterborne alkyd binders remain an […]
Global Megatrends Shaping the Paints and Coatings Industry
By Crystal Morrison, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Understanding the forces shaping the paints and coatings industry requires looking beyond short-term market fluctuations to the larger societal and technological trends that […]
Advancing Sustainable Coatings
VOC Emissions and Performance of a Novel Bio-Based Acrylic Polymer for Interior Paint Applications By Michelle Gallagher, Tyler Weiss, Paul Doll, Dan Fonseca, and Erica Frankel, Dow The drive towards sustainability and a more circular […]
Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols for Enhanced Performance and Safety
By Sarah Findlater and Shaun Birss, Ingevity Introduction Polycaprolactone polyols have emerged as a pivotal component in the arsenal of coating formulators, offering a multitude of enhancements to coating systems. […]
Impact of Cooling Mode on Ice-Substrate Adhesion
By Matthew Wu, Fan-Wei Wang, Dev Gurera, Tyler Olson, and Anish Tuteja, University of Michigan Introduction Ice accretion and its strong adhesion to a variety of surfaces impact a wide range of applications, from essential […]
Dürr Delivers 20,000th Painting Robot
Dürr has announced the delivery of its 20,000th painting robot, marking a milestone in automated vehicle painting, according to the company. The robot, which operates in a new primer station […]
Roberlo Renames to Briolf Coatings
Briolf, an industrial group specializing in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and other chemical solutions for a range of industrial sectors, announced that its subsidiary, Roberlo S.A.U. has been renamed […]
The Protech Group Acquires Italian Powder Coatings Manufacturer Ripol S.r.l.
The Protech Group, a global manufacturer of industrial coatings, has completed its acquisition of Ripol S.r.l, an Italian powder coatings manufacturer headquartered near Milan, Italy. This acquisition includes Ripol’s affiliated […]
AkzoNobel Invests $60 million in Production of Powder Coatings in North America
AkzoNobel announced upgrades to production, infrastructure and technology at three of the company’s Powder Coatings sites in North America as part of a $60 million investment. These upgrades, implemented at […]
October Names in the News
Michelman appointed Ron Voigt to its Board of Directors. Voigt has served as CEO of Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global materials science company, since 2018. Prior to joining Hyperion, […]
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Tue, Nov 10, 2026 at 2:00pm
ACA Member Webinar: State Affairs Network Update for Maryland, Missouri & New Hampshire
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ACA Member Webinar: State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry — Geopolitics on Steroids
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ACA Member Webinar: Post-Election Analysis – A New Political Landscape?
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Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027
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