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PCI’s July issue features our annual ranking of the top 10 global and top 25 North American coatings manufacturers. This issue is also our Voices from the Top supplement, which includes articles and interviews from some of the leading coatings companies in the world.

2023 Global Top 10: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Annual Ranking of Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Courtney Bassett

July 6, 2023

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Who ranks on top? PCI’s annual ranking of the top 10 global paint and coatings manufacturers reveals who had the highest coatings sales in 2022.

2023 PCI 25: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Annual Ranking of Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Courtney Bassett

July 11, 2023

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PCI’s annual ranking of the top 25 North American paint and coatings manufacturers, based on 2022 coatings sales. Sales of non-coating products are not included.

Safely Transporting Essential Ingredients

Eric Byer

July 13, 2023

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This article explores the expertise, steadfast commitment to safety, and overarching mindset of responsibility that is invested to get chemical ingredients where they need to go.

Ask Joe Powder: Recoating Wrinkle Finishes

Kevin Biller

July 17, 2023

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We currently use a "midnight black” wrinkle powder coating supplied by a major powder producer. Can a second touchup coat be applied after the first coat has cured? Read the answer to this question and more in this edition of Ask Joe Powder.

Can Coatings: Unlocking the Future of Sustainable Packaging

Sarah Dubail

July 17, 2023

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When it comes to the packaging industry, sustainable solutions are essential in order to meet governments’ ambitious environmental targets as well as demands from the eco-conscious consumer. Sherwin-Williams discusses innovation in metal packaging technologies and how collaboration is required across the whole supply chain.

How Paint and Coatings Support the Green Building Industry

Sarah Trowse

July 17, 2023

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PPG discusses its multifaceted approach to sustainability and product stewardship; a comprehensive and multivariable methodology, which was informed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. This approach supports the idea that paint and coatings technologies are key to meeting green building standards.

How Businesses Can Reduce Energy and Further Improve Sustainability in Their Powder Coating Lines

Andy Cowling

July 17, 2023

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AkzoNobel offers insight on how businesses can reduce energy and further improve sustainability in their powder coating lines, from initial line loading and pretreatment, to application and curing.

Better, Faster, Smarter; Innovation at Axalta

Dr. Robert Roop

July 17, 2023

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This article explores one company’s efforts to further advance global industry trends such as electrification, energy, resilient infrastructure, and sustainability through innovation and advanced coatings.

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Leading a Business Through Challenging Times

Kristin Johansson Dan Calkins

July 17, 2023

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In an exclusive interview with PCI Magazine, Dan Calkins, Chairman and CEO of Benjamin Moore & Co., discusses leading his business through the extreme challenges of the last four years, and chasing the “new normal” in the paint and coatings industry.

How Small and Mid-Sized Paint Manufacturers Can Formulate for Success

Sara Davis

July 17, 2023

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A mid-sized paint company shares its strategies for staying competitive in the industrial paint industry.

VOCs Not Welcome in Exterior Coatings Projects

Lon Bauer

July 17, 2023

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Project specifiers and coatings contractors are demanding water-based coatings that keep outdoor air safer and nuisance-free.

Sherwin-Williams Launches Ultra-High-Solids Epoxy CUI-Mitigation Coating

June 13, 2023

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Pre-consumer recycled plastic is converted into durable powder coatings engineered to promote sustainability throughout the supply chain.

New DENIOS Checklist Details Collection and Disposal of Hazardous Laboratory Waste

June 14, 2023

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The practical guide includes 10 things to look for and covers pre-work steps such as preparing a risk assessment ahead of time, trying to avoid the use of hazardous materials if suitable alternatives are available, and keeping suitable collection containers on hand.

X-Rite’s Spectrophotometer Now Measures and Visualizes Effect Finishes

June 14, 2023

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The spectrophotometer and Pantora software now characterize complex material finishes in molded plastics, leathers, and coatings to improve virtual prototyping and quality control.

Evonik Launches New Defoamer Additive

June 14, 2023

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The product offers strong slip and scratch resistance with good release at low dosage and excellent defoaming and hydrophobicity for traditional UV and UV-LED curing.

Penn Color Launches New Dispersion Range

May 23, 2023

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The new portfolio offers a broad range of applications – automotive, architectural, and industrial.

Elementis Launches a New Solid Urethane Rheology Modifier

May 23, 2023

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The new RHEOLATE PHX 7025 is an addition to the company’s RHEOLATE Powder NiSAT range.

Titan Smart Sprayers with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

May 31, 2023

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“These new connected sprayers give contractors an unprecedented ability to control and manage their sprayers, jobs and information from the convenience of a mobile device,” said Brent Jane, Titan product manager.

ROSS Offers Large Scale Condensate Receiver Tanks and Other Pressure Vessels

June 7, 2023

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ROSS Engineering custom fabricates tanks, pressure vessels, and reactors up to 100,000 gallons or larger that are used throughout the process industries for various manufacturing and storage functions.

Neck and Neck

Kristin Johansson Courtney Bassett

July 13, 2023

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PCI Editors Kristin Johansson and Courtney Bassett provide a snapshot of the 2022 year in coatings based on information gathered for our annual Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings of the top coatings manufacturers.

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.

PCI eMagazine

2023 July

Feature Articles

2023 Global Top 10: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

2023 PCI 25: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Safely Transporting Essential Ingredients

Ask Joe Powder: Recoating Wrinkle Finishes

Can Coatings: Unlocking the Future of Sustainable Packaging

How Paint and Coatings Support the Green Building Industry

How Businesses Can Reduce Energy and Further Improve Sustainability in Their Powder Coating Lines

Better, Faster, Smarter; Innovation at Axalta

Leading a Business Through Challenging Times

How Small and Mid-Sized Paint Manufacturers Can Formulate for Success

VOCs Not Welcome in Exterior Coatings Projects

Products

Sherwin-Williams Launches Ultra-High-Solids Epoxy CUI-Mitigation Coating

New DENIOS Checklist Details Collection and Disposal of Hazardous Laboratory Waste

X-Rite’s Spectrophotometer Now Measures and Visualizes Effect Finishes

Evonik Launches New Defoamer Additive

Penn Color Launches New Dispersion Range

Elementis Launches a New Solid Urethane Rheology Modifier

Titan Smart Sprayers with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

ROSS Offers Large Scale Condensate Receiver Tanks and Other Pressure Vessels

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