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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.
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.
AkzoNobel to Sell AkzoNobel Pakistan to the Packages Group
AkzoNobel has signed an agreement to sell Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, which is part of the Packages Group. The transaction is based on a total enterprise value of 16.2 billion Pakistani rupee (approximately $58 million), at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14x.
Evonik Starts Operation of Expanded Specialty Amine Production in Nanjing
Evonik has inaugurated the expansion of its specialty amine production facility in Nanjing, China. According to the company, this investment significantly strengthens the Evonik’s capability to supply amine‑based additives for polyurethane and epoxy applications, supporting future market development and advancing the company’s long‑term global strategy.
PPG Acquires Pavement Markings Manufacturer Ozark Materials
PPG has completed the acquisition of Ozark Materials, LLC, a U.S.-based provider of pavement marking solutions, from Ingevity Corporation. The all-cash transaction includes a purchase price of $65 million, subject to customary adjustments.
Shrieve Chemical Company Acquires Vertec BioSolvents
Shrieve Chemical Company (Shrieve), a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a global distributor of specialized chemicals, announced it has acquired Vertec BioSolvents (Vertec), a manufacturer of bio-based solvents headquartered in West Chicago, Ill. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Nouryon Expands Manufacturing at China Site
Nouryon is expanding production capacity for its Levasil® colloidal silica at its manufacturing site in Guangzhou, China, to serve fast-growing segments like emissions control catalysts, electrical steel coatings, and non-stick coatings for cookware across Asia Pacific. According to the company, by bringing production closer to customers, Nouryon will supply a broader range of Levasil grades with shorter lead times.
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 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 ...
New Products March 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 ...
Tri-Cure Silsesquioxane Coating: Stemming the Tide of Invasive Mussel Spread
The growing problem of invasive mussel species in the Great Lakes has prompted researchers to create innovative solutions aimed at preventing their spread to inland lakes and reservoirs. These mussels ...
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