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PCI eMagazine

2026 April

PCI’s April issue highlights materials innovation, application processes and performance expectations across paint and coatings. Coverage includes surface preparation methods, resin technology advances, 2K application improvements and sustainability-driven performance claims, alongside market trends, workforce insights and a CTT Summit update.

Global Coating Resins Market Trends, Sustainability Drivers and Emerging Industry Opportunities

MarketsandMarkets

April 8, 2026

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Global coating resins demand is rising as sustainability regulations, emerging markets and bio-based technologies reshape binder innovation and coatings formulation strategies.

Surface Preparation Showdown: Dunk It, Sand It, Spray It or Blast It?

Why Each Segment Has Its Champion

Kalsani Venkateshwarlu Betsy Brown-Tseng David N. Walters Jonathan A. Love

April 3, 2026

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Surface preparation remains the most influential variable determining coating service life. This article evaluates prevailing metal surface preparation technologies, analyzes industry-specific pretreatment selection criteria and reviews emerging innovations in this space.

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Elevating Performance Across the Coatings Landscape

How Robust and Diverse Resins Offer Versatile, Trend-Aligned Solutions

Stan Brownell Katherine Davis

April 8, 2026

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Advances in acrylic and vinyl acrylic resin technologies improve hiding efficiency, durability and sustainability across interior and exterior architectural coating formulations.

Maintenance-Free Promise: Balancing Performance Claims with Sustainability Reporting Requirements

Rose Morrison

February 25, 2026

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Sustainability reporting and EPDs are reshaping how long-term performance claims are defined, verified and communicated in architectural coatings.

A Novel Approach for Applying 2K Coatings to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Cost

Michael Bonner

October 7, 2025

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Temperature control in 2K coating processes improves component mixing, induction time management and viscosity stability, helping manufacturers reduce waste and improve application outcomes.

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Mechanical Performance of a Triple Resin DTM Coating

Advanced Polymer Coatings

October 7, 2025

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This study evaluates a triple resin direct-to-metal coating’s adhesion, flexibility, and impact resistance compared to conventional multi-layer epoxy systems.

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Chemical Distribution and Beyond

Lucinda Schofer

April 6, 2026

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Labor shortages and generational shifts are reshaping chemical distribution, prompting companies to rethink recruitment, workforce development and STEM pipelines across supply chains.

Bung-Mount Mixer Supports High-Viscosity Blending in Drum Applications

March 20, 2026

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This bung-mount mixer delivers high torque, variable speed operation and stainless steel construction for blending viscous materials in drum applications.

Planetary Dual Disperser Supports Pilot-Scale Mixing and Dispersion

March 20, 2026

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This planetary dual disperser combines high shear and planetary mixing to process viscous materials, slurries and gels under vacuum conditions.

Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Supports High-Flow Chemical Transfer

March 20, 2026

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This air-operated double diaphragm pump delivers high flow, chemical resistance and simplified maintenance for demanding industrial fluid handling applications.

Epoxy Co-Hardener and Accelerator for Ambient-Cure Systems

March 16, 2026

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This co-hardener and accelerator improves cure speed and control in ambient-cure epoxy systems for coatings, composites and electrical applications.

Waterborne Shop Primer Supports Faster Curing for Structural Steel

March 20, 2026

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This waterborne shop primer delivers rapid curing, corrosion protection and smoother finishes while reducing VOC emissions in structural steel applications.

Powder Coating for One-Coat Edge Protection

March 16, 2026

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Powder coating system enhances edge coverage on laser-cut steel, improving corrosion resistance and durability while eliminating the need for primer.

2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit Connects Research to Application

Courtney Bassett

April 3, 2026

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The 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit, taking place September 15–17 in Lombard, Illinois, is now accepting abstracts, with the call for speakers closing April 10.

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.

PCI eMagazine

2026 April

Feature Articles

Global Coating Resins Market Trends, Sustainability Drivers and Emerging Industry Opportunities

Surface Preparation Showdown: Dunk It, Sand It, Spray It or Blast It?

Elevating Performance Across the Coatings Landscape

Maintenance-Free Promise: Balancing Performance Claims with Sustainability Reporting Requirements

A Novel Approach for Applying 2K Coatings to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Cost

Mechanical Performance of a Triple Resin DTM Coating

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Chemical Distribution and Beyond

Products

Bung-Mount Mixer Supports High-Viscosity Blending in Drum Applications

Planetary Dual Disperser Supports Pilot-Scale Mixing and Dispersion

Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Supports High-Flow Chemical Transfer

Epoxy Co-Hardener and Accelerator for Ambient-Cure Systems

Waterborne Shop Primer Supports Faster Curing for Structural Steel

Powder Coating for One-Coat Edge Protection

Editor's Viewpoint

2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit Connects Research to Application

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