January/February 2026 Issue is Now Live!

Features

The 2026 Architectural Coatings Market

There are a number of trends in the architectural coatings market, including concerns over affordability and a decline in first-time home buyers.

Features

The 2026 Pigment Report

The regulatory side of the pigment industry remains a challenge, although with the change of the government in the US, there might be some changes going forward.

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Production Equipment Update

Coatings World spoke to a number of select production equipment manufacturers: American Machining, Buhler, Custom Milling and Consulting (CMC), Hockmeyer Equipment and Charles Ross & Son.

India/Asia Pacific Reports

The Indian Paint Industry in 2025

Almost all the major paint majors reported modest growth numbers in their successive quarterly financial results.

Latin America Reports

EU Ratifies Mercosur Trade Pact

EU’s free trade agreement with Latin America’s Mercosur region includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Europe Reports

European Firms Lead Green Packaging Coatings Developments

One of the major substances being restricted is the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); heavy metals is another (Pb, Cd, Hg and Cr(VI)).

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Technical Papers

Impact of Dispersant on Coatings Performance

The choice of dispersant and neutralizer is critical for optimizing both interior and exterior coating performance.

Africa Report

New Year Likely to be Definitive for South Africa’s Lead Reduction Strategy

South Africa is taking the lead in the push towards enforcement of viable regulations for a lead-free environment through stronger industry partnerships.