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2024 October

PCI's October issue features our Focus on Distributors Annual Industry Spotlight. Distributors play a critical role in the paint and coatings industry. This year's spotlight explores key market trends and offers expert insights, while showcasing notable distribution companies driving innovation and efficiency across the sector.

Feature Articles

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Strong Momentum in Chemical Distribution M&A

The chemicals and materials science sector is stabilizing, with distributors playing a crucial role in supply chain reliability, driving growth and M&A activity amid global complexity.
Eric Sabelhaus
October 10, 2024
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Recent shocks in supply chains that manifested in increased inventory holdings and subsequent destocking have subsided, and the industry has relearned a critical lesson from the volatility—the importance of supply chain reliability.


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Shortcut to a Natural Look—Inherently Matte Acrylic

A water-based acrylic polymer technology delivers high transparency and low gloss, preserving a substrate’s natural look, while enhancing scratch and stain resistance, and long-term durability.
Fabian Gyger, Michael Lucas Benjamin van den Boom Kim Öhlenschläger Kaitlyn Funk
October 10, 2024
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In the realm of wood coatings, achieving a "natural look" has become a hallmark of modern design. To accomplish this, not only is low gloss required but also high transparency to preserve the vibrant colors of the wood.


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A New High-Performance Alternative to Cobalt Driers

A novel, cobalt-free drier featuring manganese neodecanoate and an amine ligand delivers faster drying times for alkyd coatings, reducing toxicity without compromising performance.
Hiroaki Nakano
October 10, 2024
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Cobalt carboxylates are commonly used as catalysts for the oxidative crosslinking of alkyd resins, which accelerate the drying of paints, inks, and coatings. Despite their effectiveness, alternatives are increasingly sought after.


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Products

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ROSS Fixed Tank Dual Shaft Mixer/Pressure Reactor

September 14, 2024
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Built to handle a wide range of formulations and viscosities, the ROSS FDA-50 fixed tank dual shaft mixer is a custom-design agitated pressure reactor ideal for processes that require meticulous control over mixing, temperature, and pressure in a compact and portable module.


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