2026 October

PCI’s October issue features its annual Distributor Issue, PVDF water-based resins, colloidal silica for improved block resistance and powder coatings for architectural aluminum. Also covered are FEVE-polyester resin blending, 2027 distribution priorities, Benjamin Moore’s UK growth strategy and the potential impacts of the 2026 midterm elections on chemical distribution.

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Reflecting on the Changes of Today to Prepare for the Future

Distribution leaders examine tighter buying cycles, supply resilience, technical and regulatory support, and the roles of AI and human expertise as coatings manufacturers plan for 2027.

John Schierlmann Eric Byer PCI Magazine John Metaxas Jonathan Parker Matthew Oliver Muge Tamkan

September 24, 2026

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PCI’s roundtable examines where distributors are taking on formulation, testing and scale-up work, and what coatings manufacturers should reconsider for 2027.

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Planning for Change: What the Midterm Elections Could Mean for Chemical Distribution

Potential shifts in transportation, tax, trade, AI and regulatory policy could affect investment, affordability and supply-chain resilience across chemical distribution.

Eric Byer

September 16, 2026

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Eric Byer examines how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape transportation, tax, trade and regulatory priorities for chemical distribution and coatings.

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Two Moves Behind Benjamin Moore’s UK Growth Strategy

Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses the company’s new manufacturing presence in Prudhoe, the Craig & Rose acquisition and its plans for Western Europe.

Courtney Bassett

September 23, 2026

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Benjamin Moore Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses two investments designed to expand manufacturing, premium offerings and customer access across Europe.

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A Comprehensive Evaluation of PVDF Water-Based Resins for Exterior Coatings Performance

Nicholas Michael

September 1, 2026

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A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways.

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Advancing Pigmented Powder Coating Topcoats via Resin Blending and Single-Pass Extrusion Processing

Connie Przeslawski Noelle Smith

September 18, 2026

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A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control.

The Resin Developments Defining 2026

PCI’s coverage through early September shows how resin suppliers and formulators are balancing higher performance, renewable content and a changing supply base.

Courtney Bassett

September 25, 2026

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Waterborne durability, pigment efficiency, renewable feedstocks and major supply decisions are reshaping what formulators need from binders.

Why Powder Coatings Hold an Estimated 25% of the U.S. Architectural Aluminum Market

Powder coatings offer solvent-free performance and distinctive finishes for architectural aluminum, while cost, aesthetics and entrenched liquid-coating systems continue to limit U.S. adoption.

Eric Casebolt

September 21, 2026

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Solvent-free performance creates an opening, but cost, appearance and established liquid-coating infrastructure continue to limit adoption.

Increasing Block Resistance in Low-VOC Acrylic Paints with Colloidal Silica

A study of three commercial semigloss paints examines how silane-modified colloidal silica, drying time and rheology modifiers influence block resistance.

Dr. Peter Greenwood Oleg Afanasyev PhD

March 11, 2026

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Testing shows how colloidal silica loading, drying time and rheology chemistry influence block resistance in three commercial low-VOC acrylic paints.

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A New Way to Read PCI

The updated digital edition brings a cleaner, page-based layout, direct navigation and an easy path to complete technical coverage online.

Courtney Bassett

September 30, 2026

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PCI’s updated digital edition pairs a cleaner, page-based design with streamlined navigation and direct access to complete technical coverage online.

In this webinar, we will use case studies from industry to illustrate how AI can be used to identify PFAS-free formulations and select surfactant blends for water-based products.

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Feature Articles

Reflecting on the Changes of Today to Prepare for the Future

Planning for Change: What the Midterm Elections Could Mean for Chemical Distribution

Two Moves Behind Benjamin Moore’s UK Growth Strategy

A Comprehensive Evaluation of PVDF Water-Based Resins for Exterior Coatings Performance

Advancing Pigmented Powder Coating Topcoats via Resin Blending and Single-Pass Extrusion Processing

The Resin Developments Defining 2026

Why Powder Coatings Hold an Estimated 25% of the U.S. Architectural Aluminum Market

Increasing Block Resistance in Low-VOC Acrylic Paints with Colloidal Silica

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A New Way to Read PCI

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