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This case history features Chicagoland's veteran-owned Rhino Shield elastomeric-ceramic coating business and highlights its newly updated formula that takes nanotechnology to the next level.

Marking the company’s 140^th anniversary, the 1,400-square-foot experience center is part of a recent renovation of the top two floors of One PPG Place, the company’s iconic, Philip Johnson-designed global headquarters. 

The warm honey beige hue reflects evolving consumer preference for softer, lighter shades.

These accent colors still get clicks. Are they timeless, or have trends moved on? See which Behr picks might still make a statement in home design today.

The color trend report, inclusive of 48 hues organized by color family, begins a new biennial approach to the Colormix® Forecast.

The designer-inspired 2024 Color Collection of the Year includes 10 refreshing neutrals combined with gentle, bright shades that create a new twist on traditional color combinations. The collection is composed of shades that embody tranquility, comfort, and rejuvenation. The company also released its 2024 Color of the Year.

The new addition of an eggshell sheen is available for interior cabinet, door, and trim coatings systems. 

Going water-based gives manufacturers a route for improving a coating’s environmental impact, and for reducing the carbon footprint. What existing support is available to overcome obstacles for formulators and facilitate the wider adoption of water-based solutions?

The global powder coatings market is estimated to be ~$13 billion and ~2.8 million MT in volume. It accounts for ~13% of the global industrial coatings market, and there are more than 1,200 companies involved in production and sales of powder coatings. This article discusses some of the emerging trends impacting this industry.