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Finish Thompson, Inc. introduced the FTI Air Model FT30P, a 3-inch plastic air-operated double diaphragm pump designed for industrial fluid handling applications.

Check it out here: https://t.co/hnzFCZ1zyD

#FinishThompson #AODDpump #fluidhandling #chemicaltransfer

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Calling all student researchers: The 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit is accepting student poster submissions.

Poster submission deadline: July 1, 2026
Event dates: Sept. 15-17, 2026
Location: The Westin Lombard, IL

Submit your poster: https://t.co/Xjm86XWGLu

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For our June Focus on Equipment, we pulled together some of the production, testing, packaging, surface prep and emerging-technology coverage readers came back to most.

Take a look: https://t.co/3423dCzhUU

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Diamond Vogel sold select architectural paint store locations. Grace Matthews served as financial adviser to Diamond Vogel on the reported transactions.

Get the details: https://t.co/h5m5L28Y20

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INX International Ink Co. and SAKATA INX are highlighting a portfolio of inks and coatings technologies designed to support circular packaging systems.

Read more: https://t.co/91RAXlFumA

#INXInternational #SAKATAINX #inks #coatings #packaging

Image: INX

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The Western Coatings Technology Center at California Polytechnic State University will offer its annual Summer Polymers and Coatings Short Course Aug. 10-14, 2026.

Learn about the program: https://t.co/xNyKXCYWbp

Image: Cal Poly

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Throwback Thursday to the ACS in Indy.

ICYMI: Our podcast coverage continued with BYK and a conversation on additive technologies shaping coatings performance.

🎧Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/9OFykJEsnD

#Coatings #PaintAndCoatings #AmericanCoatingsShow #Additives

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DKSH received an improved MSCI ESG Corporate Rating of AA, up from A, placing the company in MSCI’s Leader category.

Read more about this rating: https://t.co/QhL2Q8ERVD

#DKSH #ESG #sustainability #chemicalindustry #coatings

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A new report points to rising demand for high-performance organic pigments driven by durability, dispersibility, gloss, weather resistance and vivid color performance.

https://t.co/jfUBpM4IDi

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BASF Coatings has named Steve Arndt senior vice president, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, effective July 1.

Find out more about Arndt and the transition: https://t.co/U3N08Acryd

#coatings #paintandcoatings #automotiverefinish

Photo: BASF Coatings

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A BIG thank you from PCI!

We reached 50,000 LinkedIn followers today, and we’re grateful to everyone who engages with our content!

Stay up to date in your inbox, too: https://t.co/1yOVWeTLzj.

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Just in overnight: A major coatings industry deal path has closed.

Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams have ended their pursuit of AkzoNobel. Now, the companies have confirmed where things stand.

Read the update: https://t.co/pV8IeHPG3v

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A manual powder coating system from Wagner introduces digital controls, automated recipe generation and data tracking to improve consistency and operator efficiency.

Check it out: https://t.co/DvGBZpVtUr

#Wagner #powdercoating #coatingequipment #digitalcontrols

Image: WAGNER

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Raw material consistency, documentation, emergency planning, safety practices and environmental controls can all affect what happens downstream in the plant.

Read why chemical distribution practices matter: https://t.co/dCzYB8Q4SL

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Covestro is investing in a new steam compressor at its Dormagen site in Germany, marking the company’s largest energy efficiency project to date.

Read about it here: https://t.co/uGkYzjugwQ

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Two recent chemical tank incidents are bringing renewed attention to how industrial facilities prepare for storage, monitoring and emergency response.

Read the full update: https://t.co/nqcZdJ13jL

#chemicalindustry #manufacturing #safety #coatings

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AkzoNobel is standing by its planned Axalta merger after a rejected cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams. Now, the industry is watching what happens next and what further consolidation could mean for coatings markets.

Read PCI's update: https://t.co/MKw5thS7gZ

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The #CTTSummit's Call for Student Abstracts closes one month from today! Take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your innovative work & gain feedback from #coatings industry experts at this year's event.

Submissions close July 1st. Apply today! https://t.co/TpMpAUJseb

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Alliance for Chemical Distribution and AFPM outlined a new agreement tied to broader chemical distribution and logistics priorities.

Learn the details: https://t.co/vEqvV0gOqv

#AllianceForChemicalDistribution #ACD #AFPM #ChemicalDistribution #Logistics #SupplyChain

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Diamond Vogel announced that two company leaders were recognized during the American Coatings Association Industry Awards Dinner and Reception held May 4 in Indianapolis.

Learn who received the honors: https://t.co/yIlsMoST8t