In 2019, the coatings industry did not anticipate any problems surrounding raw material supplies and availability. Then COVID and the global supply chain crisis hit. This article offers an analysis of the current and future outlook of the raw materials market, highlighting lingering issues with raw material production, pricing, transportation, and delivery.

In an exclusive interview with PCI Magazine, Dan Calkins, Chairman and CEO of Benjamin Moore & Co., discusses leading his business through the extreme challenges of the last four years, and chasing the “new normal” in the paint and coatings industry.

When it comes to the packaging industry, sustainable solutions are essential in order to meet governments’ ambitious environmental targets as well as demands from the eco-conscious consumer. Sherwin-Williams discusses innovation in metal packaging technologies and how collaboration is required across the whole supply chain.

This article explores the expertise, steadfast commitment to safety, and overarching mindset of responsibility that is invested to get chemical ingredients where they need to go.

NACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer released a statement calling on the White House to help resolve the ongoing labor contract negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union after ongoing recent port closures in order to avoid another supply chain crisis. 

The Aerospace Coatings business of AkzoNobel has achieved the highest supplier award acknowledging the company's ongoing focus to deliver sustained performance across their sites. 

The increases will be 10% and will be effective as per May 1, as contracts allow. 

Supply chain diversity is a critical component of ensuring the continuity of your operations and planning for inevitable interruptions in the future. 

The new manager leads all manufacturing operations to ensure AkzoNobel’s supply chain has continuous improvement.

An industry expert cites three common supply chain risks and how to safeguard against inevitable turbulence and uncertainty.