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Information on the key components in coatings that have specific functions and a significant impact.

Pigments

Information on the ground materials that are dispersed in coatings to provide bulk, color and hiding.

Resins & Polymers

Information on the material that forms the bulk of paint film and provides thermal, mechanical and weathering properties.

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Market Reports

Global reports and market forecasts on the various segments of the coatings industry.

Adhesives

Information on formulating pressure-sensitive, hot-melt, single- and multi-component adhesives.

Architectural Coatings

Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate architectural coatings.

Industrial Coatings

Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate industrial and protective coatings.

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Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate powder coatings.

Nanotechnology

New developments in the nano world, and how they can change the properties of coatings.

Solventborne

Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate solventborne coatings.

Transportation Coatings

Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate automotive, aerospace and railroad coatings.

UV Coatings

Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate UV-curable coatings.

Waterborne

Information on formulating waterborne coatings while still maintaining performance properties.

Wood Coatings

Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate wood coatings.

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Global Top 10 and PCI 25

PCI's annual ranking of the 10 leading global and 25 leading North American coatings manufacturers.

Finished Products

Information from coatings manufacturers on finished architectural, industrial, powder and marine coatings.

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