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Home » Authors » Kristin Johansson

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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Sustainability

Sustainability: A Challenge and an Opportunity

Kristin Johansson
August 2, 2019
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Sustainability has been a hot topic for many years, but it seems to be experiencing a resurgence in recent months. PCI recently reached out to Helen Mets, President DSM Resins & Functional Materials, to get her thoughts on the topic.
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Coatings Manufacturers Can’t Miss CTT

Kristin Johansson
August 1, 2019
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CTT continues to grow every year, in both numbers and the quality of the content presented. This article lists four key takeaways from this year's event that coatings formulators won't want to miss.
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New TiO2 Initiative Gives Customers Greater Control Over Long-Term Business Planning

Kristin Johansson
July 12, 2019
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PCI recently met with Bryan Snell, President of Chemours Titanium Technologies, to discuss the current state of the industry, challenges customers face when purchasing TiO2 and a new initiative that Chemours is offering to offset some of these challenges - the Ti-Pure™ Value Stabilization (TVS) customer model.
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New Monomer Technology

From Inception to Commercialization
Kristin Johansson
July 10, 2019
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Because of their versatility, methylene malonate monomers have shown potential in a wide variety of applications, such as one- and two-component clear coatings for automotive and industrial use, adhesives for packaging and industrial use, waterborne coatings and adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, encapsulated pigments, and composite binders.
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FOCUS: On the Road to New Technologies

Kristin Johansson
June 3, 2019
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A recap of the Detroit Society for Coatings Technology's recent FOCUS event in Plymouth, MI.
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Startups Prepare to Paint the Future

Kristin Johansson
May 9, 2019
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Out of 160 submissions, AkzoNobel selects finalists in its Paint the Future challenge, which was an open invitation to startupsand scale-ups to collaborate with AkzoNobel on new ideas to drive innovative solutions for customers.
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ECS roundup

Global Coatings Advancements Showcased at European Coatings Show

Kristin Johansson
May 1, 2019
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The European Coatings Show provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest technology in the industry. This article provides a glimpse at some of the advancements and new solutions presented at this year’s event.
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ECS Survey Addresses Key Industry Issues

Kristin Johansson
April 1, 2019
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A survey of ECS delegates reveals information about key coatings industry issues, including market focus, future technologies, R&D activities and sustainability.
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Global Coatings Industry to Convene at ECS

Global Coatings Industry to Convene at ECS

Kristin Johansson
March 19, 2019
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The European Coatings Show will focus on trends and technologies covering all aspects of the production of paints, coatings, sealants, construction chemicals and adhesives. For the first time, the show will extend into eight halls. Below is a snapshot of some of the technology that will be presented at this year's ECS.
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Promoting STEM Education

Kristin Johansson
March 14, 2019
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As fewer students pursue careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), many initiatives have been introduced to develop an interest in these fields at a young age.
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