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That’s a Wrap on CTT Summit 2026!

The technical program, volunteer leadership, student poster session and in-person conversations all reinforced why CTT Summit matters to the coatings community.
Courtney Bassett
October 16, 2026
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Courtney Bassett reflects on her first CTT Summit as PCI’s chief editor, from abstract selection and moderator support to student research, panel planning and industry conversations.


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A New Way to Read PCI

The updated digital edition brings a cleaner, page-based layout, direct navigation and an easy path to complete technical coverage online.
Courtney Bassett
September 30, 2026
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PCI’s updated digital edition pairs a cleaner, page-based design with streamlined navigation and direct access to complete technical coverage online.


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Where Coatings Innovation Comes Together

CTT Summit combines practical technical education, emerging technologies and meaningful industry connections in one focused event.
Courtney Bassett
August 17, 2026
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Preview the short courses, keynote, technical agenda, exhibit hall and networking planned for the 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit.


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More Than a Matter of Size

The 2026 PCI 25 shows the breadth, movement and specialization of North America’s coatings market.
Courtney Bassett
July 31, 2026
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PCI’s 2026 PCI 25 shows how privately held, regional and specialized manufacturers are shaping North America’s paint and coatings market.


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Global Top 10 Analysis: Same Rankings, Major Changes Ahead

The 2026 Global Top 10 held its order, but mergers, divestitures, acquisitions and portfolio changes could alter the rankings next year.
Courtney Bassett
July 9, 2026
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The order held this year, but mergers, divestitures and acquisitions already underway suggest that stability may be short-lived.



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Gras Expectations: A Week Inside Waterborne 2026

Courtney Bassett
March 17, 2026
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A firsthand look at technical themes, community moments and coatings spotted across New Orleans during the Waterborne Symposium


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Inside the 2026 Colors of the Year

Courtney Bassett
February 6, 2026
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Color of the Year announcements reveal shifting strategies in palettes, launches and forecasting, with growing implications for pigment development and coatings formulation.


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A Fresh Look for a New Year

Courtney Bassett
January 6, 2026
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PCI enters 2026 with a refreshed eMagazine design focused on clarity, navigation and visual hierarchy while preserving its technical editorial depth.


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A Fond Farewell and a Forward Look for PCI

Courtney Bassett
December 15, 2025
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PCI reflects on a leadership transition, celebrates Tom Fowler’s retirement and looks ahead to new opportunities within BNP’s Manufacturing Division.


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Under the Mirrorball: WCS 2025

November 27, 2025
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A disco kickoff set the tone for WCS, followed by focused keynotes, steady conversations and productive time on the floor.


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