PCI Blog

Subscribe

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.

The market for antimicrobial coatings is creating opportunities because of (1) the growing need for antimicrobials in traditional healthcare/medical markets and (2) the emergence of entirely new markets for antimicrobials.

The sustainability trend is driving additive suppliers to develop products that promote durability, efficiency, emissions reduction, extended lifespan and health, and that reduce production, application and energy costs.

While the emphasis of the European Coatings Show was principally one of incremental technical improvements across the board designed to enhance the performance and functionality of coatings, there is a growing expectation that sustainable development will become the critical source of competition for coating companies and their suppliers in the future.