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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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Maintenance-Free Promise: Balancing Performance Claims with Sustainability Reporting Requirements

Rose Morrison
February 25, 2026
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Sustainability reporting and EPDs are reshaping how long-term performance claims are defined, verified and communicated in architectural coatings.


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Packaging Coatings Shape Beverage Brand Strategy

Chloe Alverson
February 11, 2026
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Coatings technologies are helping beverage brands balance shelf appeal, sustainability goals and performance requirements.



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The True Cost of Filling Equipment

Why Upfront Savings Can Lead to Long-Term Losses and How to Choose the Right Supplier
Jack Johnson
January 21, 2026
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Total Cost of Ownership reveals how filling equipment choices affect maintenance, energy use, compliance risk and long-term production efficiency.


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Beyond Life Cycle Analysis: How Extended-Durability Coatings are Redefining Sustainability Metrics

Rose Morrison
January 7, 2026
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Extended-durability architectural coatings improve sustainability by reducing recoating frequency, lowering VOC emissions and extending material service life.


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Steel Integrity in the Heat of the Moment

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December 5, 2025
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Jotun's report explores how coatings and corrosion awareness can help mitigate fire hazards in oil and gas operations.


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Smart Coatings Market Expands Beyond Traditional Protective Roles

DataM Intelligence
December 3, 2025
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Smart coatings enable responsive and multifunctional surfaces through self-healing, antimicrobial and adaptive technologies across multiple industries.



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Real-Time Data Helps Manufacturers Boost Productivity

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October 29, 2025
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Manufacturers struggle to act on real-time data despite widespread digital capture. This article examines how edge computing improves responsiveness and productivity.


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High-Performance Ceramic Coatings: Nanotechnology, Self-Healing and Sustainable Trends

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October 20, 2025
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A technical look at high-performance ceramic coatings, spotlighting nanotechnology, self-healing systems and sustainable formulations shaping automotive and aerospace applications worldwide.


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How Will Europe’s New Packaging Rules Affect Inks?

Natasha Jeremic
October 8, 2025
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The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is reshaping how labels, inks and recyclability standards intersect across the supply chain.


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Robotic Testing Powers AkzoNobel’s New R&D Centre in Malaysia

PCI Editorial Staff
September 17, 2025
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AkzoNobel’s new Nilai facility will accelerate regional innovation in sustainable decorative paints, with advanced labs and robotic testing capabilities.


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