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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.

Urban Cooling: The Power of Paint in Reducing the Heat Island Effect

Rose Morrison

December 16, 2024

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Urban heat islands intensify city temperatures by up to 7°F, impacting energy use and sustainability. Innovative heat-reflective paints offer effective solutions for mitigating these effects.

Empowering the Future of Chemical Distribution

Insights from ACD’s Annual Meeting

Kristin Johansson

December 8, 2024

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The ACD's 2024 Annual Meeting gathered 671 industry leaders to address workforce gaps, diversity, resilience and innovation in chemical distribution.

Taking Steps Ahead of Obsolete Packaging Methods

The Growing Impact of Antimicrobial Nanocoatings in Various Industries

Research Nester

November 25, 2024

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Explore how antimicrobial nanocoatings are transforming industries like automotive, healthcare and packaging by providing advanced protection against microbes.

Coatings Companies Release 2025 Color Trends

Behind the Palettes

Courtney Bassett

November 11, 2024

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Insights into 2025 color trends from leading coatings manufacturers, highlighting bold hues, versatile palettes, and evolving industry preferences.

Effective Marketing for Paint and Coatings Providers

Unlocking B2B Success

Katie Brenneman

November 4, 2024

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B2B paint and coatings providers thrive with audience insights, strong relationships and brand trust in competitive markets.

2024 Coatings Trends and Technologies Summit

The Fall Show Season, and a Focus on Distributors

Kristin Johansson

October 10, 2024

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Read about key takeaways from the CTT Summit and CoatingsFest, as well as our October issue’s focus on chemical distributors.

The Role of Architectural Coatings in Creating Healthier Indoor Environments

Jennifer Whelan

September 23, 2024

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This article explores innovations in coatings technology aimed at improving human health and sustainability, from removing harmful chemicals to introducing anti-microbial and air-purifying solutions.