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In an exclsuive PCI Magazine interview, Patrick Van Waes, Global Marketing Director for Primient Covation LLC, explores the dynamic growth and future prospects of bio-based materials in the coatings industry, including the market's development, the rising demand for sustainable alternatives, and the evolving performance of bio-based materials compared to their petroleum-based counterparts.

AkzoNobel’s new North American Powder Coatings Commercial Director, Baron Schreuder, discusses the role coatings play in designing buildings of the future, and how powder coatings play an important role in making cities and communities more sustainable.

The Great Supply Chain Crisis of 2021-2022 acted as a very loud and exceptionally clear wakeup call for all participants within the specialty chemicals value chain. As we move forward, everything needs to be re-examined in the light of the crisis.

The coatings resins market is poised for remarkable growth driven by a confluence of factors, including technological advancements, increased demand across various industries, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This article delves into the key drivers, market trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the resins market.

The J.D. Power Paint Satisfaction Study^SM examines key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased and applied interior paint, exterior paint, interior stain, and/or exterior stain. Which brands and retailers ranked highest in terms of overall customer satisfaction? Read the results of the 2024 study to find out. 

Waterborne coatings have well-known benefits including a far-lower VOC-emissions profile, and lower inherent flammability, which make them generally safer to store and handle. There are still some common misperceptions around waterborne coatings, slowing their use. This article debunks a few of the most common myths.

A coating with low gloss and high transparency is the basis for a matte finish, without affecting the color strength and thus, leading to a very natural wood look even with dark tones. The work presented here outlines the development and application data of an inherently matte, waterborne acrylic polymer. 

By recapturing and reprocessing components from unused inventory bound for disposal, rather than manufacturing with virgin raw materials, the carbon footprint of the recycled paint is reduced by up to 60% compared to paint products equal in quality and formulation.

Linetec provided architectural aluminum product manufacturers with a textured terra cotta specialty coating for aluminum, providing the desired, natural clay-colored appearance and stone-like texture with the advantages of metal and fluoropolymer (PVDF) coatings.

Methylene chloride is one of the 10 chemicals that EPA has evaluated and determined to pose an unreasonable risk to human health for certain conditions of use.