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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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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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Changing the World One Sustainable Idea at a Time

André Veneman
May 16, 2017
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I’ve headed up sustainability at AkzoNobel for 14 years now. During that time, I have often been utterly amazed – and disappointed – about how some segments of the corporate world (even in our own industry sector) have gone about adopting and incorporating sustainable business practices.


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March Madness - Four Coatings Suppliers in One Month

Kristin Johansson
May 3, 2017
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Throughout the month of March I visited with four different coatings suppliers during two separate trips to Germany – a whirlwind experience that taught me a lot of new technology, and offered me the opportunity to meet some wonderful people and make many new friends.


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I have some brake calipers that I powder coated and I would like to add lettering...

April 25, 2017
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I have some brake calipers that I powder coated and I would like to add lettering then then add a clear powder coat and put in the oven and bake it. I would like to know of any material (vinyl, decal or anything) that can withstand 200 ⁰C to be powder coated over.


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Advancing Innovation in Industrial Coatings: The PC Summit

Kevin Biller
April 6, 2017
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In concert with the latest advancements in powder coatings, Paint and Coatings Industry magazine, BNP Media and The Powder Coating Research Group have designed an event that celebrates innovation as a path to market expansion, higher profits and a cleaner environment.


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AkzoNobel and PPG: a Sustainable Combination?

Tony Mash
March 29, 2017
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One of the opportunities afforded by the strong dollar is that acquisitions outside the United States by American corporations become increasingly attractive.


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Why are we seeing random flat spots in a textured powder after the metal has been washed?

March 28, 2017
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This is a very interesting problem and one that allows me to dust off my chemistry wizard’s hat to help you understand and solve this caper.


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International Coatings Community Meets at ECS

Kristin Johansson
March 3, 2017
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The European Coatings Show (ECS) and Conference will soon open its doors to formulators and manufacturers of paints, coatings, varnishes, adhesives, sealants, construction chemicals and printing inks.


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Cured powder does not stick readily to edges...

February 28, 2017
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We notice that the cured powder does not stick readily to edges that have been cut by a laser. What are the causes of this and what can be done to overcome the adhesion issues?


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From ‘Supply Chain’ to ‘Value Chain’

Kristin Johansson
February 1, 2017
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LANXESS recently hosted its 3rd Pigments Symposium, focusing on identifying challenges, demonstrating possible approaches and making visible the valuable contributions of all the different stakeholders in the pigment industry.


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