https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/sherwin-williams-gains-as-akzonobel-deal-collapses https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626863517646-2377ce0dbb30?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Sherwin-Williams gains as AkzoNobel deal collapses Sherwin-Williams shares surge following AkzoNobel's failed consolidation bid, signalling market confidence in the US coatings leader. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/bmo-capital-cuts-sherwin-williams-target-on-raw-material-costs https://media.bizj.us/view/img/11825842/sherwin-williams*1200xx1200-675-0-16.jpg BMO Capital cuts Sherwin-Williams target on raw material costs Analyst firm BMO Capital lowers guidance for US paint maker Sherwin-Williams citing sustained pressure from rising material expenses. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/bmo-capital-cuts-sherwin-williams-target-on-raw-material-costs https://media.bizj.us/view/img/11825842/sherwin-williams*1200xx1200-675-0-16.jpg BMO Capital cuts Sherwin-Williams target on raw material costs Analyst firm BMO Capital lowers price target for US paint maker Sherwin-Williams amid rising material costs. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/sherwin-williams-quartalszahlen-under-scrutiny-as-market-watches-closely https://media.bizj.us/view/img/11825842/sherwin-williams*1200xx1200-675-0-16.jpg Sherwin-Williams: Quartalszahlen under scrutiny as market watches closely US paint giant Sherwin-Williams faces investor scrutiny as quarterly earnings approach. Analysts assess whether the company can meet market expectations amid competitive pressure. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/richter-frenzel-and-grohe-launch-exclusive-cooperation-for-renovation-market https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Richter+Frenzel and GROHE Launch Exclusive Cooperation for Renovation Market The sanitary wholesaler Richter+Frenzel and the fitting manufacturer GROHE have concluded an exclusive partnership for the renovation business. The cooperation targets the growing market for bathroom and apartment modernizations, which is also becoming increasingly important for painting and coating… https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-releases-ssp-guide-for-painting-and-decorating-contractors https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA Releases SSP Guide for Painting and Decorating Contractors The Painting & Decorating Association publishes free guidance on new statutory sick pay rules affecting UK trade professionals. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-launches-trade-decorator-live-2026-as-dedicated-decorator-industry-event https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1615473984498-28c2a4f2c7cd?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA launches Trade Decorator LIVE 2026 as dedicated decorator industry event The Painting & Decorating Association establishes a specialist trade fair exclusively for decoration contractors, signalling sector growth and independent market representation. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-moves-national-painting-competition-to-preston-college https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626863517646-2377ce0dbb30?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA moves national painting competition to Preston College The Painting & Decorating Association hosts its national skills competition at Preston College for the first time, signalling closer ties between trade bodies and vocational institutions. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/uk-painting-trade-body-warns-firms-on-inadequate-risk-assessments-and-method-statements https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1615473984498-28c2a4f2c7cd?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK painting trade body warns firms on inadequate risk assessments and method statements The Painting and Decorating Association highlights widespread deficiencies in RAMS documents across painting contractors. Poor-quality risk assessments can trigger site bans, insurance issues and enforcement action. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/purdy-launches-new-products-at-p-d-show-2026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626863517646-2377ce0dbb30?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Purdy launches new products at P&D Show 2026 Brush manufacturer Purdy will present new products at the Painting & Decorating Show 2026, signalling renewed confidence in trade fairs as product launch platforms. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/ct1-launches-lightweight-surface-repair-solution https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1615473984498-28c2a4f2c7cd?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 CT1 launches lightweight surface repair solution Irish specialist CT1 introduces new generation of surface repair products with significantly reduced weight, backed by industry association promotion. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-warns-painters-poor-bookkeeping-drains-profits https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA warns painters: poor bookkeeping drains profits Trade body launches guidance for self-employed painters to combat financial mismanagement costing businesses real money. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/data-protection-compliance-new-legal-duties-for-painting-contractors https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Data protection compliance: New legal duties for painting contractors The Painting & Decorating Association alerts members to stricter data protection requirements that could impose significant penalties on small firms. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-announces-johnstone-s-painter-of-the-year-awards-2025-winners https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA announces Johnstone's Painter of the Year Awards 2025 winners The Painting & Decorating Association has named the winners of the 2025 Johnstone's Painter of the Year Awards, the UK's leading industry recognition. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-raises-tradepoint-member-discount-to-12-5 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA raises TradePoint member discount to 12.5% The Painting & Decorating Association has increased its member discount at TradePoint to 12.5%, signalling closer ties between the trade body and the supplier network. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-alerts-members-to-government-jobs-guarantee-grants-for-painters https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA alerts members to government jobs guarantee grants for painters The Painting and Decorating Association notifies members of new funding rounds supporting staff recruitment in the painting trades. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/heat-on-site-painting-trades-face-health-risks-without-legal-limits https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Heat on Site: Painting Trades Face Health Risks Without Legal Limits UK industry body warns of heat hazards for painters as extreme temperatures rise, but statutory workplace temperature caps remain absent across many regions. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/chartwell-green-set-to-dominate-exterior-projects-in-2026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Chartwell Green set to dominate exterior projects in 2026 HMG Paints and the PDA forecast Chartwell Green as the leading exterior colour for 2026, signalling shift in residential and commercial projects across the UK. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/chartwell-green-dominates-exterior-colour-forecast-for-2026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Chartwell Green dominates exterior colour forecast for 2026 HMG Paints and the PDA predict Chartwell Green will lead exterior colour choices across UK gardens and facades in 2026. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-warns-painting-firms-over-deficient-safety-documentation https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA warns painting firms over deficient safety documentation Painting and Decorating Association flags widespread compliance gaps in RAMS documentation among UK trade contractors. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/heat-risk-on-site-painting-firms-face-gaps-in-workplace-rules https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Heat risk on site: painting firms face gaps in workplace rules The Painting and Decorating Association warns of health risks from extreme heat; most countries lack legal temperature limits for outdoor work. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-warns-painting-firms-of-inadequate-risk-documentation https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1615473984498-28c2a4f2c7cd?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 PDA warns painting firms of inadequate risk documentation Painting and Decorating Association alerts contractors to dangerous gaps in safety assessments and method statements. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/monument-restoration-in-germany-market-situation-between-skilled-labor-shortage-and-standards-adaptation https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Monument Restoration in Germany: Market Situation Between Skilled Labor Shortage and Standards Adaptation The market for historic building restoration in Germany in the second half of 2026 is in a state of tension between stable demand and structural bottlenecks. Painting and plastering companies specializing in historic building fabric report robust order levels, driven particularly by municipal renova… https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/facade-cleaning-which-method-damages-what-it-costs-and-what-clients-must-pay-attention-to https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1615473984498-28c2a4f2c7cd?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Facade Cleaning: Which Method Damages, What It Costs – and What Clients Must Pay Attention to Facade cleaning is one of the maintenance-intensive trades in building maintenance. Many owners underestimate the complexity: not every method is suitable for every material, and incorrect cleaning procedures cause long-term damage that is more expensive than the cleaning job itself. Providers adver… https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/building-research-establishment-publishes-fire-safety-test-results-amid-regulatory-pressure https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1597766659740-599f3e7f4a51?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Building Research Establishment publishes fire-safety test results amid regulatory pressure The UK Building Research Establishment has released new fire-safety testing data. The findings affect building regulations across Europe, particularly for facade materials and insulation systems. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/knauf-uk-expands-insulation-product-range https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1629118672062-dd2d66f3c87e?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Knauf UK expands insulation product range Knauf UK strengthens its insulation portfolio as UK building regulations tighten energy efficiency standards for new construction. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/willmott-dixon-s-quality-promise-reality-check-on-uk-construction-standards https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Willmott Dixon's Quality Promise: Reality Check on UK Construction Standards British contractor Willmott Dixon positions quality as its core brand message. We examine how that claim translates into site practice, material choices and subcontractor relationships across commercial and residential projects. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/knauf-uk-pushes-into-ventilated-facade-market-with-rainscreen-systems https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Knauf UK pushes into ventilated façade market with RainScreen systems Knauf UK is actively promoting ventilated façade systems as building regulations tighten following Grenfell Tower fire. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/future-homes-standard-uk-insulation-sector-gears-up-for-2025-low-carbon-mandate https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Entrance_to_a_construction_site_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4008071.jpg Future Homes Standard: UK insulation sector gears up for 2025 low-carbon mandate From 2025, UK new-builds must meet near-zero carbon performance. Knauf Insulation positions itself early as the Future Homes Standard reshapes housebuilder requirements and insulation demand. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/knauf-insulation-intensifies-thermal-efficiency-messaging https://media.knauf.com/a/F9KTe2eyGkFuyjLLAuaXnF?wid=612&dpr=on,2.625&qlt=85&fmt=webp&bgc=255,255,255 Knauf Insulation intensifies thermal efficiency messaging Knauf Insulation steps up focus on insulation solutions as EU building codes tighten and energy costs rise, intensifying market competition. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/guild-of-master-craftsmen-publishes-member-profiles-what-membership-means-in-practice https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581094288338-2314dddb7ece?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Guild of Master Craftsmen publishes member profiles – what membership means in practice The UK-based Guild of Master Craftsmen has released member profiles, offering insight into who holds the seal and what practical benefits membership delivers for painters and decorators. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/monument-restoration-in-germany-market-between-skilled-labor-shortage-and-regulatory-pressure https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Monument Restoration in Germany: Market between Skilled Labor Shortage and Regulatory Pressure The market for monument restoration in Germany is operating in a challenging environment in 2026. Demand for securing historic building fabric remains high, but businesses are struggling with capacity bottlenecks. At the same time, monument protection authorities are tightening their material specif… https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/insulation-materials-in-germany-regulatory-pressure-meets-funding-gaps https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Insulation Materials in Germany: Regulatory Pressure Meets Funding Gaps The German market for insulation materials is in a transitional phase in mid-2026. While the EU Building Directive (EPBD) prescribes stricter efficiency standards, the national funding landscape remains unclear after the expiration of BEG subsidies for individual measures in 2024. For painting contr… https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/knauf-insulation-enters-rainscreen-facade-market https://res.cloudinary.com/knauf-insulation/image/upload/v1628269407/Internal/Images/Corporate/corporate-building-exterior-1.jpg Knauf Insulation enters rainscreen facade market Insulation manufacturer targets ventilated facade systems as UK tightens fire safety regulations post-Grenfell. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/national-painting-competition-returns-to-birmingham https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 National Painting Competition Returns to Birmingham The Painting & Decorating Association hosts its annual national competition, drawing skilled tradespeople competing for recognition in decorative finishing. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/ubs-downgrades-sherwin-williams-on-weak-us-housing-market https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/04/00/30/51/360_F_400305124_mFMPhMVLl5FeqoWI2UKKUI1YNmhIbmfD.jpg UBS downgrades Sherwin-Williams on weak US housing market Swiss bank cites stalled US construction and renovation activity as major headwind for paint giant's growth prospects https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/eu-proceedings-against-19-states-building-renovation-plans-missing https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581094288338-2314dddb7ece?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 EU proceedings against 19 states: Building renovation plans missing The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Italy and 18 other Member States. The reason: They have not submitted their national building renovation plans in accordance with the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD IV) by December 31, 2025. For insulation mate… https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/dulux-trade-expands-colour-matching-threat-to-traditional-distribution https://images.ctfassets.net/j001bqnk84dk/6JWKNBSjgE7y0IP1ceEukJ/0175d338c4ab23c5b9f47b73fa83330f/dulux-products-header.jpg?fm=webp&h=600&fit=pad Dulux Trade expands colour-matching: threat to traditional distribution? Dulux UK intensifies matching service in trade segment, potentially bypassing merchant channel. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/dulux-uk-promotes-sustainability-claims-what-s-behind-the-promises https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562259949-e8e7689d7828?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Dulux UK promotes sustainability claims – what's behind the promises? Dulux UK advertises extensive sustainability initiatives on its trade platform. A critical look at the gap between communicated goals and measurable results in a chemically intensive industry. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/ubs-downgrades-sherwin-williams-on-weak-us-housing-market https://cbnygwylisuryohocndc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curated-pool/anstrich/6634c5c841d0e5e5.jpg UBS downgrades Sherwin-Williams on weak US housing market Swiss bank cites ongoing weakness in American residential construction as reason for downgrade. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/pda-offers-free-coshh-templates-to-members https://cbnygwylisuryohocndc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curated-pool/lack/27caad19199cba5f.jpg PDA offers free COSHH templates to members Trade body responds to workplace safety compliance demands with ready-made risk assessment forms. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/anglia-decor-uses-hmg-paints-system-for-warehouse-refurbishment https://cbnygwylisuryohocndc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curated-pool/daemmstoffe/545dae8d089d0d2e.jpg Anglia Decor uses HMG Paints system for warehouse refurbishment Painting contractor opts for single-coat DTM coating for industrial project. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/knauf-and-bsr-receive-approval-for-gypsum-recycling-plant-in-berlin https://res.cloudinary.com/knauf-insulation/image/upload/c_fill,w_2000,h_1500,ar_4:3,g_auto/v1760548788/knauf-performance-plus-certified-campaign-residential-image-033.jpg Knauf and BSR receive approval for gypsum recycling plant in Berlin Building materials manufacturer and municipal waste service secure permit for circular economy facility. https://painting-pro-today.com/articles/eu-complaint-filed-against-knauf-gypsum-quarry-plans https://res.cloudinary.com/knauf-insulation/image/upload/c_fill,w_2000,h_1500,ar_4:3,g_auto/v1760548788/knauf-performance-plus-certified-campaign-residential-image-033.jpg EU complaint filed against Knauf gypsum quarry plans Environmental groups challenge planned extraction site, raising supply security concerns for construction sector.