Refinish volumes down double digits on comparison to strong first half of 2025, but U.S. claims trends signal earlier recovery. PPG reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $3.9 billion, up 7% year over year, and said the U.S. automotive refinish market is recovering faster than the company initially expected based on improving collision claims data […]
PPG Begins Global Price Hikes of Up to 20% Across Coatings Portfolio
PPG has begun raising prices by up to 20% on its paints, coatings and specialty products worldwide including automotive refinish, citing sharp cost inflation for raw materials, energy, logistics and packaging across the coatings supply chain. The Pittsburgh, Pa.-based coatings maker, which reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025, said April 15 that the […]
Axalta Wins Six Innovation Awards, Including Refinish Waterborne Clearcoat
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has received six Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Innovation Awards for products spanning its Refinish, Mobility Coatings, and Industrial Coatings business units. The refinish product recognized was Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC 8260 Premium Waterborne Clearcoat, which the company said reduces solvent emissions by more than 65 percent compared to conventional clearcoats. […]
BASF Coatings Expands Biomass-Balanced Products Offering to North America
BASF Coatings is expanding its biomass-balanced product line into North America in 2025, following successful launches in Europe and Asia. The move is part of the company’s sustainability strategy focused on reducing CO2 emissions and supporting circular economy principles. The company currently offers approximately 250 biomass-balanced products across three regions and three business areas, including […]
PPG Launches New Clearcoats for Collision Repair Markets
PPG has introduced new clearcoat products for the U.S. collision repair industry, targeting both value-focused and premium segments. The company announced two new products on May 7, including: PPG Super Value SC300 Series clearcoats, designed as a fast-drying, cost-effective solution PPG DELTRON NXT DC7020 Premium Glamour Speed Clearcoat, which features a five-minute bake time for […]
BASF Coatings Launches Enhanced Digital Color Solutions for Body Shops
BASF Coatings has expanded its cloud-based Refinity platform with new color identification technology for automotive refinish customers. The platform integrates digital business, training, and color solutions for body shops worldwide. The company has introduced a new spectrophotometer called ScanR, which can take five measurements in 30 seconds. The device includes automatic Vehicle Identification Number and […]
BASF to Sell Brazilian Decorative Paints business to Sherwin-Williams for $1.15 Billion
Will explore strategic options for remaining coatings activities in second quarter including automotive OEM and refinish. BASF and Sherwin-Williams have signed an agreement on the sale of the Brazilian decorative paints business, which is part of BASF’s Coatings division. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is $1.15 billion. The transaction is structured […]
3M and BASF Coatings Partner to Define Sustainable Collision Repair Practices
3M and BASF’s Coatings division announced a collaboration to co-develop and deliver new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training content to the collision repair industry. The new SOPs will be tailored to help body shops achieve greater sustainability and productivity within the automotive refinish process. In the video embedded below from I-CAR, 3M and BASF […]
PPG Automated Mixing System Used by Body Shops in All 50 U.S. States
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that its PPG MoonWalk automated paint mixing system has been sold to body shops in all 50 U.S. states. This month, PPG will complete installations at Central Paint and Body in Casper, Wyo., and at Morrow Collision Center in Lincoln, Neb. PPG plans to mark this achievement with a special event […]
Axalta and 3M Collaborate on Refinish Training Series
3M and Axalta yesterday announced a collaboration to introduce a new training content series focused on automotive refinishing. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to meaningfully help technicians and shops improve their understanding of repair process practices and drive greater operational outcomes. The brand-agnostic and accessible educational video content produced by […]
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