Articles by Courtney Bassett

A firsthand look at technical themes, community moments and coatings spotted across New Orleans during the Waterborne Symposium

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

Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year reflects macro trends, longevity and how decorative color decisions intersect with coatings strategy.

Color of the Year announcements reveal shifting strategies in palettes, launches and forecasting, with growing implications for pigment development and coatings formulation.

A longtime PCI publisher reflects on industry change, editorial independence and how B2B media has evolved alongside coatings

PCI enters 2026 with a refreshed eMagazine design focused on clarity, navigation and visual hierarchy while preserving its technical editorial depth.

PCI reflects on a leadership transition, celebrates Tom Fowler’s retirement and looks ahead to new opportunities within BNP’s Manufacturing Division.

Early reactions to the AkzoNobel–Axalta merger reveal strategic optimism, investor pushback and muted market response. Here’s what industry commentary is signaling so far.

This year’s distributor coverage examines resilience and change across acquisitions, regulation, sustainability and supply chain strategies in paint and coatings.

Explore major shifts, cost-saving strategies, and leadership changes highlighted in this year's Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings.