Articles by Kristin Johansson

In an exclusive interview with PCI Magazine, Dan Calkins, Chairman and CEO of Benjamin Moore & Co., discusses leading his business through the extreme challenges of the last four years, and chasing the “new normal” in the paint and coatings industry.

PCI Editors Kristin Johansson and Courtney Bassett provide a snapshot of the 2022 year in coatings based on information gathered for our annual Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings of the top coatings manufacturers.

The spring conference season has been a busy one. PCI’s Editor gives highlights of four recent events that focus on specific regions, yet welcome attendees from throughout the United States and the global coatings community.

Sustainability dominated every conversation at the 2023 European Coatings Show. Learn about some of the innovative technologies that were introduced to help the industry formulate, manufacture, and apply the coatings of tomorrow.

In an exclusive PCI interview, PPG Architectural Coatings product expert John Salvadore answers questions on emerging product and service trends in the coatings space, meeting sustainable standards, and more.

Learn about PCI’s two new monthly eNewsletters designed for coatings formulators and end users/finishers. You’ll want to subscribe!

This viewpoint highlights the recent Waterborne Symposium in New Orleans, which celebrated its 50^th anniversary this year.

PCI editors visited AkzoNobel’s powder coating manufacturing site, North American headquarters, and a R&D Center, and learned about the company’s coatings innovations, sustainability efforts, digitalization, and commitment to continued value for customers.

In a PCI interview, Christina Mahally of Dow Polyurethanes discusses polyurethanes, how they are used in coatings and other industries, and the current market climate.

Read highlights from The Coating Summit 2022. This auspicious gathering of industry icons to exchange views, share insights, and be inspired provides a unique opportunity for coatings industry executives to gather in one place for interactive sessions that address a wide range of topics, from business strategy and economic forecasts to sustainability and new technology.