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A year-long Paint and Coatings Academy program delivers applied education across formulation, processing and polymer science through expert-led short courses.

This article examines fire testing standards for cellulosic passive fire protection coatings and their role in structural steel performance and compliance.

Aftermarket growth continues to support refinish coatings, even as formulation and performance expectations evolve.

A practical look at how high-temperature masking supports efficiency, surface quality and cost control in finishing operation.

As MEKO faces increasing regulatory scrutiny, alkoxy silicone roof coatings are gaining attention for reduced emissions and adhesion performance.

A coastal water tower rehabilitation paired advanced coating systems with detailed application control to deliver corrosion protection, color retention and long-term potable water performance.

Extended-durability architectural coatings improve sustainability by reducing recoating frequency, lowering VOC emissions and extending material service life.

This article examines circular reuse practices that transform unsaleable paint materials into valuable products, supporting sustainability, cost stability, and waste minimization.

This study evaluates LNG fleet operations, hull condition, biofouling levels and ISO 19030 performance metrics to assess coating efficiency over a 60-month period.

This feature presents sustainability perspectives, including research from Nagoya Institute of Technology on room-temperature defluorination and fluorine recovery from PTFE and PFAS.