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Market growth is driving workforce shifts, with training programs expanding access and addressing labor gaps in application services.

A two-part Coat It! podcast conversation with Montaha Hidefi previews how CMG approaches long-range color forecasting for 2027+.

Copper-anodized aluminum, fluoropolymer coatings, and curtain wall systems support durability, daylighting and sustainability at a renovated University of Minnesota chemistry facility.

Coatings technologies are helping beverage brands balance shelf appeal, sustainability goals and performance requirements.

A large-scale data center project underscores the role of finishing trades in complex construction environments.

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.

This overview examines how powder coating systems balance corrosion resistance, flexibility and weathering performance across demanding service environments.

Advances in laser cleaning and curing are pushing powder coating lines toward faster throughput, smaller footprints and greater manufacturing flexibility.

Low-cure powder coatings reduce oven temperatures while maintaining durability, helping OEMs improve throughput, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance across applications.