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Line speed, substrate variability and color control are pulling coatings suppliers deeper into factory-floor problem solving.

Preview the short courses, keynote, technical agenda, exhibit hall and networking planned for the 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit.

PCI’s 2026 PCI 25 shows how privately held, regional and specialized manufacturers are shaping North America’s paint and coatings market.

Jotun reported NOK 34.33 billion in 2025 revenue as marine, protective and powder coatings achieved growth and record results across global markets.

PCI’s recent equipment coverage spans paint manufacturing, testing, finishing, packaging, process control, safety and emerging coating applications.

Automation is improving throughput, consistency and safety while reducing waste across paint and coatings operations.

Process and facility equipment choices influence dispersion quality, manufacturing efficiency and workforce productivity across modern paint and coating operations.

Total Cost of Ownership reveals how filling equipment choices affect maintenance, energy use, compliance risk and long-term production efficiency.

An overview of dispersion blade design, flow mechanics and best practices for achieving consistent particle dispersion in paint and coatings manufacturing.

Sherwin-Williams outlines process changes, inventory control and training practices that helped customers improve throughput and operational reliability.