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Explore major shifts, cost-saving strategies, and leadership changes highlighted in this year's Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings.

The keynote at FOCUS explored how university collaborations can accelerate coatings innovations, with insights from NDSU’s Dean Webster.

Survey insights from ECS 2025 reveal shifting R&D priorities, the growing role of AI, and rising momentum behind sustainability.

A new terahertz robotic solution is revolutionizing automotive and aerospace manufacturing by eliminating paint waste and improving coating quality, with precision measurements down to 1 micron.

A new patent aims to reduce paint spills with an ergonomic grip for can handles, addressing loss prevention, safety risks and operational inefficiencies in retail.

Discover PCI’s new initiatives: podcasts, webinars, courses, and more, designed to keep you informed on coatings industry innovations.

Increased regulations and environmental concerns fuel advancements in PFAS-free coatings and remediation. Industry players and researchers are accelerating the shift to safer solutions.

The ACD's 2024 Annual Meeting gathered 671 industry leaders to address workforce gaps, diversity, resilience and innovation in chemical distribution.

Insights into 2025 color trends from leading coatings manufacturers, highlighting bold hues, versatile palettes, and evolving industry preferences.

Read about key takeaways from the CTT Summit and CoatingsFest, as well as our October issue’s focus on chemical distributors.