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Preview the short courses, keynote, technical agenda, exhibit hall and networking planned for the 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit.

PCI’s 2026 PCI 25 shows how privately held, regional and specialized manufacturers are shaping North America’s paint and coatings market.

The order held this year, but mergers, divestitures and acquisitions already underway suggest that stability may be short-lived.

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

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

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.

A disco kickoff set the tone for WCS, followed by focused keynotes, steady conversations and productive time on the floor.

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

AI is moving from digital foundations to real-world applications in coatings, reshaping R&D, supply chains and customer engagement.