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Kristin Johansson

Kristin has been with BNP Media since 1992. She was named Editor of PCI in 2010 after being Managing Editor for 12 years.

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ARTICLES

50 years of FOCUS

50 Years of Automotive Coatings Innovation — and What Comes Next

Kristin Johansson
June 8, 2026
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Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D.


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Artificial Intelligence Brain Processor. AI Chip Technology Concept.

AI in Action Across the Coatings Value Chain

Kristin Johansson
September 2, 2025
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AI is moving from digital foundations to real-world applications in coatings, reshaping R&D, supply chains and customer engagement.


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CTT

Countdown to Innovation at Coatings Trends & Technologies

Kristin Johansson
August 5, 2025
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Technical sessions, short courses and networking await at this year’s CTT Summit, set for September in Illinois.


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FOCUS conference keynote

Consider Collaborating

Kristin Johansson
June 4, 2025
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The keynote at FOCUS explored how university collaborations can accelerate coatings innovations, with insights from NDSU’s Dean Webster.


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Architectural: Reimagining Architectural Paints with Plant-Based Acrylic Binders

A PCI Interview with Pratibha Mahale, Associate Research Scientist, Applications R&D, Dow Coating Materials
Kristin Johansson
May 20, 2025
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In this PCI interview, a Dow research scientist discusses the carbon-cutting potential of plant-based binders in interior paint formulations.


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How Would You Answer?

Kristin Johansson
May 12, 2025
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Survey insights from ECS 2025 reveal shifting R&D priorities, the growing role of AI, and rising momentum behind sustainability.


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What You May Have Missed at ECS 2025

Kristin Johansson Courtney Bassett
April 8, 2025
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From surprise launches to behind-the-booth insights, here’s what caught our attention at the recent European Coatings Show.


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Emerging Technology Improves Coating Quality and Eliminates Paint Waste

Kristin Johansson
April 7, 2025
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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.


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Small Innovations Can Make a Big Impact

Kristin Johansson
March 5, 2025
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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.


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PCI Magazine, Always Evolving

Kristin Johansson Courtney Bassett
February 3, 2025
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Discover PCI’s new initiatives: podcasts, webinars, courses, and more, designed to keep you informed on coatings industry innovations.


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