The first PCI News Now brings together coatings research, manufacturing investment, supplier changes and an industry recognition in a quick video update.
Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D.
Powder coatings and liquid paints work together across applications, balancing durability, appearance and processing constraints in hybrid finishing systems.
Sherwin-Williams and Dorsey Trailer announced a collaboration focused on boosting finishing throughput, color flexibility and corrosion performance at Dorsey’s Elba, Alabama facility.
Perfectly integrated into an already-existing building containing an overhead crane, the new preservation line allows not only a higher material throughput, but also improves the entire production flow, resulting in shorter lead times.