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Inside the Susonity Rebrand

PCI Magazine Michael Weiden Carsten Plueg

October 10, 2025

In an exclusive PCI interview, Susonity leaders explain how four sites, lab support and supply security anchor its next phase.

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Navigating Uncertainty, Driving Innovation in the Coatings Market

Economic uncertainty may dominate today’s market, but distributors are finding opportunity in innovation, sustainability, and stronger partnerships to build a more resilient coatings industry.

PCI Magazine Eric Byer

October 7, 2025

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Even amid tariffs, tightening supply chains, and shifting regulations, coatings distributors are leaning on technical expertise, digital tools, and sustainable solutions to shape the industry’s future.

New Products Featured at the WCS!

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November 8, 2023

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The recent Western Coatings Show in Las Vegas featured an exhibit hall packed with new technology for coatings formulators. This article offers a sampling of some of the raw materials and services showcased.

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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