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The PCI Blog is written by our team of editors, as well as industry contributors, and includes thought provoking opinions, trends, and essential paint and coatings industry information.

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From Water to Powder

Kristin Johansson
March 19, 2018
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A short recap of the 2018 Waterborne Symposium, as well as an introduction of a new column in PCI magazine called The PC Kitchen.


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A Wake-Up Call to the Paint Industry

Kristin Johansson
February 9, 2018
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Paint manufacturers can help solve the global mosquito crisis.


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Print Still Packs a Punch

Kristin Johansson
January 11, 2018
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A reader preference study and a December article in Folio notes that print magazines are still important to readers and media buyers.


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TiO2 Market Sees Strong Demand and Tight Supply

Kristin Johansson Kevin H. Joesel
December 5, 2017
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Economic sentiment remains strong globally, and is expected to remain so through 2018. Demand for TiO2 is robust, with both a strong housing market and healthy automobile sales. TiO2 demand growth for 2017 is forecast at around 2%, with 6.1 million tonnes in demand for 2017-2018.


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Manufacturing Day

Kristin Johansson
November 7, 2017

Perhaps introducing students to the full manufacturing process would increase awareness and appeal to more young people.


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Wood Coatings Put to the Test

Kristin Johansson
October 3, 2017
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With the improvements in today’s waterborne finishes, it’s not easy to tell the difference by the look or feel.


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The Cost of Corrosion

Kristin Johansson
September 1, 2017
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Corrosion is the cause of too many accidents each year.


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Using the “Want, Find, Get, Manage®” Model to Commercialize Technology

Kristin Johansson
August 1, 2017
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This year, CTT will feature a panel discussion with four professionals from various areas of the value chain to discuss technology transfer – the process of innovating, scouting new technologies and leveraging them into business.


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2016: More Consolidation, But Some Pushback

Karen Parker
July 1, 2017
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A look at sales, and merger and acquisition activity in the coatings industry over the past year.


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Be a Part of the Conversation

Kristin Johansson
June 1, 2017
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Many of us have profiles on LinkedIn, but how many of us participate in LinkedIn groups and conversations?


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