by Annie Dameworth | Nov 6, 2026 | Industry News
Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. recently received conditional approval from the European Commission for their proposed all-stock merger of equals, which will create a premier global coatings company. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 5, 2026 | Industry News
Coverings, North America’s largest ceramic tile and natural stone trade show and conference, has opened Coverings 2027 early-bird attendee registration, special hotel rates and the impactful Coverings Cares program. The event, which will take place April 6-9, 2027, at...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 4, 2026 | Industry News
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the October 2026 HIRI Economic & Industry Update, a monthly report covering general economic data, housing market data and home improvement market data and evaluations of key economic indicators and their...
by Jacob Musselman | Nov 3, 2026 | Industry News
PPG announced the appointment of Anthony DeGram as the vice president of global supply chain. DeGram will report to Kevin Braun, PPG senior vice president, and will be responsible for leading PPG’s global supply chain team, processes and strategy. “Anthony is an...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 31, 2026 | Operational Insights
For 20 years, Sam Mackey served in the U.S. military, working his way through the ranks in the U.S. Navy to become a Navy SEAL. Inspired to join after watching the movie “Navy SEALs,” Mackey enlisted in January 2004 and graduated BUD/S Class 266 in Coronado,...