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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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In-Person Events are Back!

Kristin Johansson
June 9, 2021
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This event is a step in the right direction, and proves that live events can be successful and safe.
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Small Quantities, Big Impact

Kristin Johansson
May 28, 2021
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While they compose a very small percentage of a formulation, usually less than 2% of the final formula, additives have a significant impact on a coating's production, in-can stability, application and final film properties.
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How Has the Pandemic Shifted Color Trends for 2022?

How Has the Pandemic Shifted Color Trends for 2022?

Kristin Johansson
April 8, 2021
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How has the pandemic impacted the color forecasting process? Has the pandemic increased the importance of color in different markets? Learn the answers to these questions and more!
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Pandemic Accelerates Digital Pace

Kristin Johansson
March 23, 2021
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PCI is excited to launch our new e-Magazine platform and design with this March issue. Rather than reading like a page-turning magazine, each department, column or feature article reads like a web page.
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Buckle Up – Its 2021

Kristin Johansson
February 21, 2021
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Lots of breaking news and changes already in 2021 – it's looking to be an active year!
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Mentoring at Its Best

Kristin Johansson
January 12, 2021
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Specialty chemicals provider, Nouryon, has partnered with New York-based American Corporate Partners (ACP) to provide mentorships that assist post-9/11 veterans transition from active military duty to civilian careers.
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2020

Kristin Johansson
December 8, 2020
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Yes, 2020 has been a difficult year. But let’s choose to celebrate the things we have learned, the new skills we have developed, the new ways business and learning can take place, and the people we have come to appreciate more this year.
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COVID-19 and M&A Activity

COVID-19 and M&A Activity

Kristin Johansson
December 4, 2020
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This interview dives into how COVID-19 has impacted mergers and acquisitions in the coatings market.
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Emerging Technologies

Kristin Johansson
November 12, 2020
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While we always strive to publish the most cutting-edge technology, every November we focus a bit more "outside the box" with our Emerging Technologies issue.
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Did You Know?

Kristin Johansson
October 26, 2020
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PCI's monthly online articles are typically more market-focused, and cover finished coatings, case studies, application/end-user technology or more fringe topics.
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