Get to Know ACA’s New President & CEO Mike Johnson
Michael (Mike) W. Johnson joined ACA as president and CEO on Nov. 1. He has deep roots in the association and advocacy world. Learn more about Mike, his background, and his goals for ACA. Read More…
Micro Powders, Inc. to Exit PFAS Market
Micro Powders, Inc. announced it will exit the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) market by the end of 2025. In its announcements it said this move affirms “its commitment to providing additive technology that aligns with company values and conforms to global environmental, health, and safety regulations.” Read More…
Nouryon Completes Expansion in China
Nouryon has completed a capacity expansion for organic peroxides at its manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China, doubling production capacity to 6,000 tons each of Perkadox® 14 and Trigonox® 101 organic peroxide products. Read More…
Axalta Opens its Global Headquarters in Philadelphia
Axalta opened its global headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and an employee appreciation event. This strategic relocation from Delaware County to the Navy Yard integrates the headquarters with Axalta's Global Innovation Center, unifying operations under the ONE Axalta initiative. Read More…
PPG Strengthens Powder Coatings Presence in Italy
PPG announced a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, the largest distributor of powder coatings in Italy. The collaboration aims tostrengthen PPG’s distribution network for powder coatings in the Italian market and broaden customer access to products and services. Read More…
Barentz and ddchem Announce Partnership
Barentz, a global specialty ingredients solution provider, has announced that ddchem, manufacturer of hardeners for epoxy resins, hot melt polyamides, and epoxy systems based in Italy, has appointed Barentz as U.S. Midwest and Canada distributor channel partner. Read More…
Andrea Wagner Watts to Deliver Keynote Address at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference
Andrea Wagner Watts, building science education manager at GAF, will deliver the keynote address at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference. The conference — ACA’s leading technical event — will be held April 28-30, at the Omni William Penn, in Pittsburgh, Pa, and embrace the theme, “Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future.” Read More…
PAX Services Group Acquires Consolidated Coatings
PAX Services Group ("PAX"), a provider of roofing and exterior services, has acquired Baltimore-based Consolidated Coatings, Inc. The Consolidated Coatings management team will remain with the company. Consolidated Coatings provides masonry restoration, concrete restoration, industrial coatings, floor coatings, exterior insulation and finish systems, and waterproofing systems across the Mid-Atlantic region. Read More…
Lone Star Announces Sale of AOC to Nippon Paint Holdings
Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) announced the signing by Lone Star Fund XI, LP of a definitive agreement to sell AOC, a global specialty chemicals company, to Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (“NPHD”). Read More…
Allnex Announces Investment in Core Solvent borne Resin Site
Allnex announced a strategic investment in its East St. Louis operations to develop the site as the primary U.S. location for solvent borne resin production, ensuring the company’s ability to support local and regional customers effectively. Read More…