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PPG, Renault Collaborate in COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at School in Brazil

PPG experts carried out a color study to make the educational environment more playful, cheerful and stimulating for students.

09.13.24

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PPG Celebrates Start of WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Vocational Skills Event

Supporting future painters with hands-on experiences.

09.12.24

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AkzoNobel’s Name True Joy Color of the Year 2025

Supported by three complementary color palettes, True Joy is the result of extensive research.

09.10.24

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PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Special Education School in Hungary

PPG volunteers painted a special education school in Budapest as part of the New Paint for a New Start initiative.

09.06.24

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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Launches Cabinet & Furniture

Tinted to any color and offered in multiple sheens, this new product helps customers reimagine spaces without renovation

09.06.24

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Glasst’s Peelable UNPAINT Keeps Homes, Stores Fresh

UNPAINT can be applied to any surface, and once set, forms a solid film-like layer that can be peeled off the wall by hand.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 09.04.24

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C2 Paint Names C2 Raku 2025 Color of the Year

Raku is an earthy, burnt, brownish red with oxidized undertones that infuse spaces with drama and intimacy.

09.03.24

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PPG, Ardagh Metal Packaging Complete COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at School in Brazil

The project brought together 150 volunteers from PPG, the company’s customer Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) and local school and community members.

09.03.24

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Dutch Boy Paints Selects Mapped Blue as 2025 Color of the Year

Beautiful blue with a slight yellow undertone is a classic tone that provides comfort and modernity.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 08.28.24

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Lowe’s STAINMASTER Brand Selects Truffle as Its 2025 Color of the Year

Consumers are leaning into colors that are livable and easy to design and plan around.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 08.27.24

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Behr Paint Names ‘Rumors’ 2025 Color of the Year

'Rumors' is a deep ruby red that makes a statement in every space.

08.22.24

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BASF Boosts Architectural Market, Exits OEM Auto Segment

The company will end OEM paint and coatings production in Argentina and Brazil by mid-2025.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 08.13.24

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Valspar Reveals “Encore” as 2025 Color of the Year

Encore 8002-45G ushers in a modern take on timeless design that can be applied to almost any interior or exterior project.

08.12.24

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New Partnership for HMG and FC United of Manchester

HMG is now the “Official Paint Partner” of FC United.

08.12.24

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New Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Classic Interior Paint Line by KILZ Now Shoppable on Amazon

Designer quality meets online convenience in this exciting retail expansion.

08.12.24

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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Announces 2025 Color Collection

Quietude (HGSW6212) has been chosen as the brand’s 2025 Color of the Year.

08.05.24

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Benjamin Moore Announces Initiative to Empower Renters to Paint

Brand will offer up to 10,000 gallons of complimentary recoat paint at lease-end.

08.05.24

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Transforming a Small Bathroom into a Luxurious Sanctuary with Color

Every small bathroom deserves as much creativity and attention as the most grandiose room in your home.

Online Exclusives Philippa Radon, Interior Designer and C2 Paint Color Specialist 07.30.24

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Krylon Offers Insights into Transforming Outdoor Spaces

A fresh coat of paint can create a new look, whether it is a door, fences, lights, planters or shutters, or much more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 06.26.24

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Fresh Coat for First Responders: New Hampshire Fire Station Gets a Makeover by California Paints

This effort not only improved the station's functionality and appearance but also highlighted ICP's strong ties to Laconia.

06.26.24

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PPG Launches TOMORROW INCLUDED Sustainability Marketing Concept

TOMORROW INCLUDED is introduced for architectural coatings segment in EMEA.

06.21.24

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Joanna Gaines, KILZ Debut ‘Magnolia Lakehouse Collection’

New color collection from Magnolia Home can refresh your space with the serenity of lakeside living.

06.18.24

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Behr Announces First-Ever Commercial Color Forecast

The collection offers a palette of 50 colors for commercial spaces of the future.

06.10.24

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PPG Volunteers to Beautify 25 Schools with New Paint for a New Start Initiative

Third annual initiative is part of company’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program.

06.06.24

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Liquisol Helps Keep Your Home Cool in the Summer

Belgian company’s energy saving coatings are ideal for reflecting the heat of the sun.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 06.06.24

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Cabot Offers Advanced Stain + Sealer for Cooler, Safer Decks

Cool Feel Technology reduces surface temperatures to 20°F compared to other solid color stains.

06.05.24

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Low Environmental Impact Recycled Paints Arrive in Indonesia

The new Mowilex Recycled paints contain up to 40% premium recycled paint in each 2.5-liter pail.

05.28.24

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Tugboat is Behr Paint’s 2024 Exterior Stain Color of the Year

Tugboat is a blend of brown and gray tones, offering a timeless finish with a charming nautical appeal.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 05.24.24

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Sherwin-Williams Launches App Powered by AI Technology

Designed for homeowners, the Sherwin-Williams Color Expert app provides personalized, next-gen color recommendations.

05.24.24

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Dunn-Edwards Reveals New Multifamily Color Collection

With four unique colorscapes, this collection evokes the feeling of home with long-lasting colors.

05.15.24

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Trust in Paint Brand and Retailer Now Major Indicator of Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Cabot, Rust-Oleum and Sherwin-Williams Paint Store rank highest in respective segments.

05.07.24

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PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project in Poland

Company volunteers renovate a children’s rehabilitation facility in Jaworze.

04.25.24

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British Weather Doesn't Dampen Spirit for HMG’s New Garden Paint

The new HydroPro Garden Paint is ideal as a fence and shed paint but can also be used on terracotta pots and concrete.

04.24.24

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Diamond Vogel Introduces New Door, Trim, and Cabinet Enamel

Artistry is the next advancement in Diamond Vogel’s water-based coating solutions for doors, trim, and cabinets.

04.19.24

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Behr Paint Names ‘Tugboat’ 2024 Exterior Stain Color of the Year

The brownish gray wood stain anchors the new collection of expertly curated exterior paint and stain colors.

04.17.24

ResearchandMarkets: Global Paints and Coatings Market Analysis and Outlook 2024-2032

The global paints and coatings market reached $177.4 billion in 2023.

04.16.24

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AkzoNobel Helps Keep South Asia Cool with Heat Reflective Paint

Keep Cool Technology helps reduce the need for air conditioning in the region.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 04.15.24

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BEHR Paint Partner with Online 3D Platform, Mattoboard

Interior designers can now find 1,600+ BEHR Paint swatches online and see how they pair with the library of materials, textures and finishes available.

Online Exclusives Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.15.24

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Dutch Boy Paints Introduces Exclusive Line for Menards

Launches of brand-new line of Barn & Fence paint and Aluminum paint.

04.12.24

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Evonik Launches New TEGO Foamex Defoamers for Architectural Coatings

Setting sustainability standard: near-zero VOC, SVOC and cyclic content in line with environmental standards.

04.11.24

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PPG to Support WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Vocational Skills Competition

Largest international event for young skilled professionals

04.10.24

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Sherwin-Williams Launches “The Loneliest Color” with Dapper Dan as Creative Director

Sherwin-Williams launches ad campaign centered on its least tinted color – Kingdom Gold SW 6698.

04.05.24

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U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment

Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration

04.04.24

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Dunn-Edwards Hosts Annual Student Design Competition

Architecture and design students compete to win a cash prize.

04.03.24

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Stainmaster Paint Names English Green Its 2024 Color of the Year

Lowe’s and Stainmaster Paint’s inaugural Color of the Year offers a sense of nurturing and calm to any home.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Contributing Editor 03.28.24

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C2 Paint Releases C2 Loft Line of Accessible, Premium-Quality Paint

C2 Loft provides a performance that rivals its higher-priced counterparts.

03.27.24

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PPG’s US Woodcare Brands Reveal Black Walnut as 2024 Stain Color of the Year

A timeless hue that embraces elegance and warmth for DIY enthusiasts.

03.20.24

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Mowilex Provides Interior and Exterior Paint for Pioneering Bali International Hospital

Mowilex provided interior and exterior paints for the new hospital, which is expected to boost Indonesia's medical tourism sector and expand access.

03.18.24

Kansai Helios Names The Nordic Mark New Partner in Czech Republic

Kansai Helios and The Nordic Mark have entered into a distribution partnership to support the growth of Kansai Helios in the Czech market through joint expertis

03.08.24

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