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ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

Demand for high-performance organic pigments continues to rise as packaging, automotive coatings and premium paint applications expand globally.

ACD research shows how Responsible Distribution supports safer chemical handling, stronger environmental controls and more reliable coatings supply chains.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

Shifts in inventory, capacity and trade flows are beginning to reshape outlook across global pigment markets.

Color Marketing Group® forecasts go beyond trend cycles, offering pigment suppliers and formulators a research-based framework for long-range planning and innovation.

Market trends, functional performance demands and evolving research are reshaping how pigments are selected and evaluated in modern coatings formulations.

A two-part Coat It! podcast conversation with Montaha Hidefi previews how CMG approaches long-range color forecasting for 2027+.

Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year reflects macro trends, longevity and how decorative color decisions intersect with coatings strategy.

Color of the Year announcements reveal shifting strategies in palettes, launches and forecasting, with growing implications for pigment development and coatings formulation.