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The negative health effects from exposure to lead are well known, the most severe being lifelong irreversible effects on children’s brains, yet in some parts of the world lead compounds are still added to paints as coloring pigments and drying agents.

This new laboratory not only aids BASF customers, but is part of a larger plan that is transforming southeast Michigan's economy from one that is manufacturing based to one that is knowledge-based.

We often advise that buying coatings according to a low cost-per-unit cost isn’t a smart approach. Every OEM wants to reduce cost.

As Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI) magazine continues to evolve, we are always looking for ways to improve our product for our readers, and have decided to form an editorial advisory board to help further develop our editorial content.

Back in March, I wrote a blog for the PCI website that reflected on the rout in the oil markets of the world and discussed how this might impact the commitment of the coatings industry to sustainable development.

The coatings industry is back in full swing with a lineup of conferences and shows to keep us busy until the holidays. First up - CTT and ABRAFATI.

The passing of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew earlier this year triggered a nationwide outpouring of grief and tributes from leaders from across the world.

PCI welcomes a new Publisher and East Coast Sales Manager, Tom Fowler, to the team.

Passive fire protection tends to fall into one of the following three categories: dense concrete, lightweight cementitious and intumescent coating.

It is time again to look at what’s happening in the coatings industry in North America and around the world. In this issue of PCI, we feature our annual study of the global top-10 and the top-25 North American coatings manufacturers.