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CPMA Holds Spring Meeting at 2026 American Coatings Show

Highlights Trade Policy, Association Priorities and Expanded Member Programs The Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA), the leading voice for the North American color pigments supply chain, held its Spring Board…MORE >

In Memory of George Fuchs

We join colleagues across the printing ink and color industries in remembering George Fuchs, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Technology at NAPIM, whose contributions, leadership, and friendship left a lasting…MORE >

CPMA Announces 2026 Board of Governors

CPMA has announced its 2026 Board of Governors

Color Pigments Manufacturers Association Appoints Robert Helminiak as Executive Director

The Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA) today announced Robert F. Helminiak as its next Executive Director. 

Driving Sustainability & Innovation for Pigments Manufacturers, Processors, and Plastics Masterbatch Companies

In the dynamic world of color, the road to sustainability for the industry value chain isn’t a straight path—it’s more like navigating a national forest. There are countless routes to…MORE >

EPA Extends C.I. Pigment Violet 29 Comment Period

March 1, 2025 CPMA has successfully petitioned USEPA to extend the formal comment period on the proposed risk management rule for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 for another 60 days. CPMA…MORE >

Colour Index: A Valuable Resource for Global Consumer Brands, Coatings Industry, and Printing Ink Industry

The Society of Dyers & Colourists has made significant enhancements to the Colour Index website. The recent upgrades, implemented at the end of 2024, make it easier for marketing and…MORE >

CPMA Holds Fall Meeting at 2024 CAD RETEC

October 21, 2024 The Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA) held its Fall Meeting on September 25 at the 2024 CAD RETEC, the largest technical conference in North America devoted to…MORE >

Reflecting on CPMA’s Strong Partnership with Eurocolour Led by Long-Time President Stefan Sutterlin

August 7, 2024 | David Wawer, CPMA Executive Director Last month I had the privilege of attending the Eurocolour International Technical Conference where, Stefan Sutterlin, long-time Chair of the Eurocolour…MORE >

Economic and Regulatory Pressures in Europe

June 15, 2024 Blog by David Wawer, Executive Director, CPMA While attending the recent ETAD General Assembly meeting, held on May 23-24 in Zurich, Switzerland, I had the opportunity to…MORE >