Image courtesy of: Wirestock (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate architectural coatings. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2633 en-us A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints. A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115407 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115407-challenges-in-selecting-bio-based-dispersing-additives-for-latex-paints Courtney Bassett reflects on her first CTT Summit as PCI’s chief editor, from abstract selection and moderator support to student research, panel planning and industry conversations. Courtney Bassett reflects on her first CTT Summit as PCI’s chief editor, from abstract selection and moderator support to student research, panel planning and industry conversations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/115406 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/115406-thats-a-wrap-on-ctt-summit-2026 JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study found that paint prices increased across all measured segments, while exterior paint value satisfaction improved year over year. JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study found that paint prices increased across all measured segments, while exterior paint value satisfaction improved year over year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115402 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115402-what-drives-paint-buyer-satisfaction A FEVE-polyester powder topcoat showed differences in flexibility and gloss retention. Hear the researchers explain the results and the processing decisions behind them. A FEVE-polyester powder topcoat showed differences in flexibility and gloss retention. Hear the researchers explain the results and the processing decisions behind them.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115401 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115401-podcast-what-a-one-pass-powder-topcoat-test-revealed Waterborne durability, pigment efficiency, renewable feedstocks and major supply decisions are reshaping what formulators need from binders. Waterborne durability, pigment efficiency, renewable feedstocks and major supply decisions are reshaping what formulators need from binders.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115273 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115273-the-resin-developments-defining-2026 Benjamin Moore Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses two investments designed to expand manufacturing, premium offerings and customer access across Europe. Benjamin Moore Chairman and CEO Dan Calkins discusses two investments designed to expand manufacturing, premium offerings and customer access across Europe. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115266 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115266-two-moves-behind-benjamin-moores-uk-growth-strategy Solvent-free performance creates an opening, but cost, appearance and established liquid-coating infrastructure continue to limit adoption. Solvent-free performance creates an opening, but cost, appearance and established liquid-coating infrastructure continue to limit adoption.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115259 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115259-why-powder-coatings-hold-an-estimated-25-of-the-us-architectural-aluminum-market The forecast ties nostalgic color and finish combinations to rooms designed for games, music, hobbies and casual gathering. The forecast ties nostalgic color and finish combinations to rooms designed for games, music, hobbies and casual gathering.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115209 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115209-sherwin-williams-fall-report-focuses-on-less-scrolling-and-more-doing A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control. A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115251 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115251-advancing-pigmented-powder-coating-topcoats-via-resin-blending-and-single-pass-extrusion-processing CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations. CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115249 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:56:50 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115249-ctt-conference-kicks-off-tomorrow-select-sessions-available-live-online Dennis Karnstein of The Pittsburgh Paints Company discusses commercial and industrial coatings demand, product innovation, supply chain pressures and technology investments. Dennis Karnstein of The Pittsburgh Paints Company discusses commercial and industrial coatings demand, product innovation, supply chain pressures and technology investments.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115215 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115215-product-innovation-for-pros State, federal and EU actions are creating overlapping reporting, product-use and documentation demands, making 2026 a key compliance year. State, federal and EU actions are creating overlapping reporting, product-use and documentation demands, making 2026 a key compliance year.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115009 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115009-pfas-update-2026 Polymer architecture can help formulators balance film formation, adhesion, hiding and long-term weathering across demanding exterior applications. Polymer architecture can help formulators balance film formation, adhesion, hiding and long-term weathering across demanding exterior applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114987 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114987-optimizing-exterior-durability-of-waterborne-coatings-through-advanced-polymer-design Reflective systems are becoming part of a broader resilience strategy as cities confront hotter, longer summers. Reflective systems are becoming part of a broader resilience strategy as cities confront hotter, longer summers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114936 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114936-cool-roof-reflective-coatings-for-a-warming-planet Behr Paint Co., a Masco Corp. company, reported estimated 2025 coatings sales of $2.34 billion and continued building its North American paint business. Behr Paint Co., a Masco Corp. company, reported estimated 2025 coatings sales of $2.34 billion and continued building its North American paint business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114863 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114863-2026-pci-25-no-5-behr-paint-co Benjamin Moore’s PCI 25 profile examines a publicly reported 2025 revenue figure alongside contractor, product, partnership and color initiatives across North America. Benjamin Moore’s PCI 25 profile examines a publicly reported 2025 revenue figure alongside contractor, product, partnership and color initiatives across North America.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114864 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:20:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114864-2026-pci-25-no-6-benjamin-moore-and-co PCI’s No. 7 profile follows Pittsburgh Paints Co.’s first full year after leaving PPG and the late-year CIL transition in Canada. PCI’s No. 7 profile follows Pittsburgh Paints Co.’s first full year after leaving PPG and the late-year CIL transition in Canada.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114865 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:10:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114865-2026-pci-25-no-7-the-pittsburgh-paints-company TV Paints LLC’s PCI 25 profile follows the Cary paint-manufacturing operation through a transition year under Do it Best Group. TV Paints LLC’s PCI 25 profile follows the Cary paint-manufacturing operation through a transition year under Do it Best Group.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114873 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:50:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114873-2026-pci-25-14-tv-paints-llc Farrell-Calhoun’s PCI 25 profile follows the family-owned paint manufacturer through its 120th anniversary year and continued retail expansion. Farrell-Calhoun’s PCI 25 profile follows the family-owned paint manufacturer through its 120th anniversary year and continued retail expansion.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114878 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114878-2026-pci-25-no-19-farrell-calhoun-inc Florida Paints & Coatings’ PCI 25 profile covers its 2025 coatings-sales range, Florida retail network and coatings formulated for Southern climates. Florida Paints & Coatings’ PCI 25 profile covers its 2025 coatings-sales range, Florida retail network and coatings formulated for Southern climates.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114880 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:40:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114880-2026-pci-25-no-21-florida-paints-and-coatings-llc H-I-S Paint Manufacturing reported 2025 coatings sales of $40-$42 million and appointed longtime coatings executive Mike Black as CEO. H-I-S Paint Manufacturing reported 2025 coatings sales of $40-$42 million and appointed longtime coatings executive Mike Black as CEO.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114881 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114881-2026-pci-25-no-22-h-i-s-paint-manufacturing Mercury Paint’s PCI 25 profile examines a carried-forward $32 million-$35 million sales estimate and the company’s architectural, industrial and dealer-brand portfolio. Mercury Paint’s PCI 25 profile examines a carried-forward $32 million-$35 million sales estimate and the company’s architectural, industrial and dealer-brand portfolio.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114884 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114884-2026-pci-25-no-25-mercury-paint-corporation Heirloom Traditions Paint reported 2025 sales of $30-$35 million while expanding its direct-to-consumer model and Kentucky manufacturing operations. Heirloom Traditions Paint reported 2025 sales of $30-$35 million while expanding its direct-to-consumer model and Kentucky manufacturing operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114920 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114920-2026-pci-25-honorable-mention-heirloom-traditions-paint Blue River Coatings’ PCI 25 addendum profile covers the company’s high-performance coating technologies, substrate focus and 2026 leadership transition. Blue River Coatings’ PCI 25 addendum profile covers the company’s high-performance coating technologies, substrate focus and 2026 leadership transition.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114910 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:02 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114910-2026-pci-25-honorable-mention-blue-river-coatings 3TREES reported RMB 12.527 billion in 2025 revenue as stronger home-decoration wall paint sales helped lift profitability. 3TREES reported RMB 12.527 billion in 2025 revenue as stronger home-decoration wall paint sales helped lift profitability.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114762 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114762-2026-global-top-10-honorable-mention-3trees Berger Paints reported ₹11,880.25 crore in FY2026 revenue as stronger fourth-quarter volumes improved momentum across decorative and industrial coatings. Berger Paints reported ₹11,880.25 crore in FY2026 revenue as stronger fourth-quarter volumes improved momentum across decorative and industrial coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114763 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114763-2026-global-top-10-honorable-mention-berger-paints-india-ltd PCI’s free Voices from the Top eBook reveals the industry’s largest coatings manufacturers by 2025 sales, along with perspectives from leading companies. Voices from the Top eBook reveals the industry’s largest coatings manufacturers by 2025 sales, along with perspectives from leading companies. ]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114748 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114748-ebook-2026-voices-from-the-top eBook in-body image suppressant A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints. A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114831 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114831-challenges-in-selecting-bio-based-dispersing-additives-for-latex-paints LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings. LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114684 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114684-sustainable-pigment-production-for-100-years Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance. Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114686 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114686-how-pigment-and-surface-treatment-advances-are-shaping-coatings-performance