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Digitalization is transforming many industries. How do paint and coatings suppliers effectively leverage digitalization? What are the pivotal strategic shifts required to succeed in the digital age? What synergies can be unlocked between digital innovation and legacy processes?

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.

Increased regulatory scrutiny of lead, chromium, and zinc is driving the migration to heavy-metal-free corrosion inhibitors. In this article, several water-based resin technologies were selected to demonstrate the performance of heavy-metal-free corrosion inhibitors versus their zinc-containing counterparts.

The architectural and industrial paint manufacturer and distributor celebrates its newest store with a September 14 grand opening event.

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.

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.

In addition to good adhesion and rust prevention, a metal coating must be equipped to meet force-dry, high-slip, or high-temp requirements in certain applications. To address these needs, one company offers two specialty versions of a high-performing, water-based, anti-corrosion coating for industrial applications.

Following a series of judging days conducted by an independent panel of judges in each category, the BCF reached a carefully selected short list from a variety of high-quality entries. The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on Thursday, October 19.

Project specifiers and coatings contractors are demanding water-based coatings that keep outdoor air safer and nuisance-free.

A mid-sized paint company shares its strategies for staying competitive in the industrial paint industry.