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ACA engages on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels to represent and advocate for the U.S. paint and coatings industry. Click on a title below to read our latest filed comments and letters, or click on ACA in Action to see all letters and comments.
ACA Supports USMCA in Feedback to U.S. Trade Representative
Letter to Senate EPW Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice and Regulatory Oversight
ACA Raises Concern about Staff Reductions at UNECE Transport Division
ACA Comments to CalRecycle on Proposed Regs for SB54
News
Covia Expands into North Carolina
Covia Holdings LLC has opened a new laboratory facility in Concord, N.C., to expand its network of innovation capabilities. The innovation center, which includes modular lab space, meeting rooms, and office space, will serve as a hub for customer engagement and product development.
Materion Signs Supply Agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Materion Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to supply beryllium fluoride for use in fusion power plants.
Siltech Unveils Manufacturing Facility in Canada
Siltech has unveiled their new 180,000 sq.ft manufacturing facility in Fort Erie, an investment of over 75 million USD. The new facility is a significant addition for Fort Erie, Niagara Region and the Province of Ontario.
Bodo Möller Chemie to Acquire Bridge Chemical Company
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its presence in Mexico by acquiring the Bridge Chemical Company (BCC). The merger has created additional capacities for sales and technical support in Mexico’s core industrial regions.
Sun Chemical Expands in Germany
Sun Chemical has expanded perylene pigment production capacity at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site, adding up to 200 metric tons of finished goods and intermediates. The expansion reinforces Sun Chemical’s long-term commitment to providing a secure and reliable supply of high-performance perylene pigments to customers across the coatings, plastics and automotive markets.
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.
Covia Expands into North Carolina
Covia Holdings LLC has opened a new laboratory facility in Concord, N.C., to expand its network of innovation capabilities. The innovation center, which includes modular lab space, meeting rooms, and office space, will serve as a hub for customer engagement and product development.
Materion Signs Supply Agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Materion Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to supply beryllium fluoride for use in fusion power plants.
Siltech Unveils Manufacturing Facility in Canada
Siltech has unveiled their new 180,000 sq.ft manufacturing facility in Fort Erie, an investment of over 75 million USD. The new facility is a significant addition for Fort Erie, Niagara Region and the Province of Ontario.
Bodo Möller Chemie to Acquire Bridge Chemical Company
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its presence in Mexico by acquiring the Bridge Chemical Company (BCC). The merger has created additional capacities for sales and technical support in Mexico’s core industrial regions.
Sun Chemical Expands in Germany
Sun Chemical has expanded perylene pigment production capacity at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site, adding up to 200 metric tons of finished goods and intermediates. The expansion reinforces Sun Chemical’s long-term commitment to providing a secure and reliable supply of high-performance perylene pigments to customers across the coatings, plastics and automotive markets.
David Fairhurst Presented with ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Best Paper Award
ACA presented its 2025 CoatingsTech Best Paper Award to David Fairhurst, Ph.D., president of Colloid Consultants, Ltd. Fairhurst received the honor at the 2025 CoatingsTech Conference for his paper, “Low Field (LF)-NMR Relaxation – A Useful Technique for QC and to Determine the Equivalency of Materials for Coatings Formulations,” coauthored by Ravi Sharma, Ph.D., and principal research fellow at Mageleka Inc.; and Ralph Jan Wörheide, M.Eng., and president and founder of Metromation Inc.
Follow ACA as it Celebrates the Inaugural World Paint and Coatings Week
From March 24 through March 28, ACA will join the World Coatings Council and paint and coatings associations and companies from around the world in this exciting global initiative launching across social media channels.
Dr. Lipiin Sung to Deliver Mattiello Memorial Lecture at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference
Dr. Lipiin Sung, research physicist and project leader in the Infrastructure Materials Group of the Materials and Structural Systems Division of the Engineering Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will deliver the Mattiello Memorial Lecture at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference.
ACA’s New Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry Now Available
The new Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024–2029) offers quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with 5-year projections for sector and segment performance. It is a robust resource for insight into the $202 billion global coatings industry.
Andrea Wagner Watts to Deliver Keynote Address at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference
Andrea Wagner Watts, building science education manager at GAF, will deliver the keynote address at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference. The conference — ACA’s leading technical event — will be held April 28-30, at the Omni William Penn, in Pittsburgh, Pa, and embrace the theme, “Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future.”
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One Industry, Numerous Paths: Voices in Coatings
Following the enthusiastic response to our 2024 “Voices” issue, CoatingsTech is delighted to showcase more profiles of industry members and highlight the myriad ways a career in coatings can offer ...
The Next Generation of Voices: Student Focus
We want to highlight student voices in coatings—the next generation of industry professionals. Their perspectives remind us that the path into this industry is as varied and dynamic as the ...
UV-Durable Hydrophobic Coatings for Enhanced Sensor Performance in ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Systems
The increasing adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) demands highly reliable sensors that can operate effectively in adverse environmental conditions. Fog, rain, mud, and debris ...
Coatings for Drop-on-Demand Application Technology as a Sustainable Solution for Vehicle Customization
Automotive manufacturers are increasingly interested in drop-ondemand (DOD) inkjet technology for its potential to enable high-resolution, on-demand customization while improving paint shop efficiency and sustainability. Compared to traditional spray application ...
Microns by the Manual: A Guide to ASTM Paint Film Thickness Measurement Techniques
film thickness is intrinsic to metallic, organic (paint), organometallic, and polymeric films. Every application has a prescribed ideal thickness to ensure durability, performance, and fitness for service. Film thickness governs ...
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American Coatings Show & Conference 2026
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