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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.

A new blog at www.pcimag.com highlights industry insights.

Independent coatings sales reps are becoming something of a dying breed in industrial coatings these days.

This is our first Green Issue, which focuses on perspectives on our industry’s role in sustainability and new technologies designed with the environment in mind.

The rout in the oil markets of the world is having an impact in every corner of society.

The 42nd Annual International Waterborne, High Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium offered many new technologies.

“Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” (Oscar Wilde)