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Union Coating & Chemical Industries Invests in Kentucky

September 29, 2025

Union Coating & Chemical Industries, in partnership with the Barren County Economic Authority and Kentucky’s Gov. Andy Beshear, announced plans for a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Ky. Union is a global producer of advanced powder coating solutions headquartered in Egypt. The company will invest $11.9 million in the first phase of the project, with total investment expected to reach $20 million. The plant will initially produce powder coating compounds, with future expansion into additional product lines as demand grows. Read More…

Canadian Business of Pittsburgh Paints Co. to become CIL

September 29, 2025

Pittsburgh Paints Company’s Canadian business will transition into a stand-alone company under the name Canadian Industries Limited (CIL). The company says this move revives the brand’s long heritage while positioning it for renewed growth and investment in Canada, with a continued focus on delivering innovative architectural paints and stains for commercial and residential markets. Read More…

AkzoNobel announces 2026 Colors of the Year

AkzoNobel Announces 2026 Colors of the Year

September 10, 2025

AkzoNobel has announced its 2026 Colors of the Year, which the company describes as an upbeat and versatile color family. The 2026 Colors of the Year include Mellow Flow™, a light blue shade; Slow Swing™, a dark blue shade; and Free Groove™.  Read More…

PantoneLIVE Adds New Color Libraries for Two-Piece Aluminum Beverage Can Packaging

September 9, 2025

Sun Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated announced new metal packaging color libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. Designed for the beverage sector, these libraries enable accurate visualization and communication of Pantone and brand colors on two-piece aluminum cans with metal deco inks in a matte finish. Read More…