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PCI eMagazine

PCI Mar 2026

2026 March

PCI’s March issue focuses on formulation strategy, pigment performance and shifting market dynamics across paint and coatings. Coverage includes replacing fluorine-based additives in waterborne systems, long-range color forecasting, automotive refinish demand and pigment selection in modern formulations. Additional features examine durability advances in architectural coatings, aluminum flake technologies for chrome-like effects, titanium dioxide market signals and technical perspectives from the Waterborne Symposium.

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Automotive Business Analysis: Data-Driven Insights on Car Sales Trends

Growth in Automotive Aftermarket to Drive Market Demand

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January 28, 2026
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Aftermarket activity continues to support refinish coatings demand amid evolving formulation and performance requirements.



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Replacing Fluorine-Based Additives in Coating Formulations

Jim Reader
March 6, 2026
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This article examines non-fluorinated surfactant and defoamer strategies for maintaining wetting, defect control and performance in waterborne coating formulations.


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Contemporary design for masonry wall construction insulation systems for external wall. Generated with AI.

How Architectural Coatings Protect and Extend Building Performance

Emily Newton
March 10, 2026
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Advanced architectural coatings now protect structures from weathering, wear and microbes while improving energy efficiency and long-term durability.


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The Strategic Value of Color Marketing Group® Color Forecasts

Montaha Hidefi
March 10, 2026
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Color Marketing Group® forecasts go beyond trend cycles, offering pigment suppliers and formulators a research-based framework for long-range planning and innovation.


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Pigments in Modern-Day Coatings Formulations

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March 4, 2026
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Market trends, functional performance demands and evolving research are reshaping how pigments are selected and evaluated in modern coatings formulations.


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PPG Steelguard

Intumescent Coating for Interior Structural Steel

February 3, 2026
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The new water-based intumescent coating delivers long-lasting performance in compliance with industry standards.


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Nonleafing Aluminum Pigment for Powder Coating Applications

January 28, 2026
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The new pigment line is designed to deliver metallic effects with high coverage efficiency in powder coating systems.



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Turbine Flow Meter

High-Accuracy Turbine Flow Meter for Industrial Applications

February 11, 2026
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The turbine flow meter offers high repeatability and stainless steel construction for batching, dosing and test applications requiring precise liquid flow measurement.


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Rotational viscometer

Rotational Viscometer Designed to Reduce Measurement Errors

February 11, 2026
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The rotational viscometer supports guided setup, spindle traceability and consistent viscosity measurements for routine laboratory testing.


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Double Cone Tumbler Blender

Double Cone Tumble Blender for Heavy Duty Applications

January 23, 2026
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The blender delivers repeatable homogeneity and efficient deagglomeration while supporting heating, cooling, vacuum blending and drying.


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Dual-Intake Vacuum System for Dust-Free Bag and Container Unloading

January 28, 2026
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The dual-intake conveying system supports dust-free unloading from bags and containers, addressing both operator safety and process efficiency.


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N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

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.

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