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All-Black Racing Yacht Made Possible with Functional Pigments

February 1, 2016

The pigments are an innovative solution for solar heat management: through their use, the dark surfaces of the deck reflect a large part of the sunlight that they are exposed to.

Blending Tradition with Innovation

Coupling Traditional Polymers with Unusual Processing Technology to Create Unique Coating Solutions

Vaughn Schauss

February 1, 2016

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Through collaborative research methods, new solutions are becoming available to meet rising industry needs from decreasing your VOC footprint to using polymer technology to bridge the gap in packaging and coating needs.

Resource-Efficient Corrosion Protection

a Life Cycle Assessment of a Silicone-Epoxy Hybrid Resin-Based Coating

February 1, 2016

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The silicone-epoxy hybrid resin technology combines the positive effects of an aliphatic epoxy resin, like corrosion protection and chemical resistance, with the UV resistance and low yellowing characteristics of an alkoxy silicone resin.

Moving Forward in Sustainability

Kristin Johansson

January 5, 2016

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This new facility is an example of moving forward in sustainability by creating permanent high value for all stakeholders.

Graphene-Coated "e-Fabrics" Detect Noxious Gases

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

December 1, 2015

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Scientists in Korea have developed wearable, graphene-coated fabrics that can detect dangerous gases present in the air, alerting the wearer by turning on an LED light.

2015 Index of Articles

Kristin Johansson

December 1, 2015

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View the variety of articles published in PCI and at www.pcimag.com in 2015.

Sustainable Sustainability Claims

November 1, 2015

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The intent of this article is to highlight the vast complexities facing the coatings industry as it continues to respond to consumer and regulatory demands for “more environmentally friendly products.”

Design, Development and Evaluation of Super HydrophobicCoatings

Vijay Mannari Mahshid Niknahad

August 1, 2015

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The aim of this study was to design hydrophobic or super hydrophobic coatings based on sol-gel chemistry by incorporating hydrophobic moieties and controlling surface morphology.

Fundamentals in Choosing a Biocide

Cecilia McGough Wilson Nova-Ruiz

July 1, 2015

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Many factors are affected by the presence of microbes and their metabolic byproducts, including viscosity, pH, gas production, odor and color development and plant equipment.

Global Top 10 and the PCI 25

Karen Parker

July 1, 2015

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This report ranks coatings manufacturers by coatings sales, and includes information about each manufacturer, including products they manufacture and recent mergers and acquisitions.

Waterborne Symposium Honors 2026 Paper Award Winners

Business network concept. Human Resources. Group of businesspeople. Management strategy

Sun Chemical Plans $10M Quinacridone Investment

PPG announced the installation of a state-of-the-art pilot finishing line that features IPG’s PhotoniCURE™ laser curing system at its powder manufacturing and technical facility in Strongsville, Ohio.

PPG Tests New Laser-Based Approach to Powder Coating Curing

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Events

September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

March 24, 2026

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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