Industrial Coatings

What 50 Years of Industrial Wood Finishing Teaches Us About the Future of Manufacturing

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bilal Salahuddin of AkzoNobel discusses what 50 years of Chemcraft reveals about color science, factory-floor innovation and the future of industrial wood coatings.

Attapulgite Thixotropic Thickeners

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This study examines how attapulgite thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis control and sag resistance in paint formulations.

An Ultra-Low-Reflectance Structural Black Pigment and the Optical Behavior of Its Coating Films

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A sea-urchin-like bismuth sulfide pigment combines ultra-low visible reflectance, near-zero gloss and selective near-infrared reflectance in thin coatings.

Artificial Intelligence in the Chemical and Coatings Industries

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Supply chain, R&D, formulation and color matching are among the use cases, but security, accuracy and governance remain significant barriers.

PFAS Update 2026

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

State, federal and EU actions are creating overlapping reporting, product-use and documentation demands, making 2026 a key compliance year.

Polyurea vs. Polyurethane Chemistry for Concrete Waterproofing

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable-water requirements can push concrete projects toward very different choices.

2026 PCI 25: No. 10, Diamond Vogel

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:40:00 -0400

Diamond Vogel reported 2025 sales of $225 million-$250 million as it sharpened its manufacturing focus and restructured its architectural retail business.

2026 PCI 25: No. 12, Ultimate Linings, LLC

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:20:06 -0400

Ultimate Linings reported $160 million in 2025 coatings sales, supported by polyurea manufacturing, technical service and application expertise across industrial markets.

2026 PCI 25: No. 15, Cardinal Paint and Powder, Inc.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:40:00 -0400

Cardinal Paint and Powder reported $105 million in 2025 coatings sales and announced a Decatur expansion supporting manufacturing, laboratory and corporate operations.

2026 PCI 25: No. 17, Fenix Specialty Performance Coatings

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:20:00 -0400

Fenix Specialty Performance Coatings reported $75 million in 2025 coatings sales and added National Coatings to its industrial and concrete-coatings platform.

2026 PCI 25: No. 18, Star Step Performance Coatings Group, LLC

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:10:00 -0400

Star Step Performance Coatings Group reported $63 million in 2025 coatings sales and expanded its specialty flooring capabilities through a key acquisition.

2026 PCI 25: No. 19, Farrell-Calhoun Inc.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Farrell-Calhoun’s PCI 25 profile follows the family-owned paint manufacturer through its 120th anniversary year and continued retail expansion.

2026 PCI 25: No. 20, Sheboygan Paint Co.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:50:00 -0400

Sheboygan Paint Co. reported 2025 coatings sales of $55-$65 million while investing in manufacturing technology and expanding its operations team.

2026 PCI 25: No. 22, H-I-S Paint Manufacturing

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:30:00 -0400

H-I-S Paint Manufacturing reported 2025 coatings sales of $40-$42 million and appointed longtime coatings executive Mike Black as CEO.

2026 PCI 25: No. 23, APV Engineered Coatings

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:20:00 -0400

APV Engineered Coatings reported 2025 coatings sales of $39.96 million and continued supplying high-performance coating technologies to global industrial markets.

2026 PCI 25: No. 24, Everest Systems Co.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:10:00 -0400

Everest Systems’ PCI 25 profile covers its commercial roof-coating portfolio, 2025 sales range and MEKO-free Silkoxy silicone technology.

2026 PCI 25: No. 25, Mercury Paint Corporation

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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.

2026 PCI 25: Honorable Mention, Tnemec Company, Inc.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:40:00 -0400

Tnemec’s PCI 25 profile tracks its protective-coatings portfolio, 2025 waterborne launches and a water-tank project recognized for its design and community impact.

2026 PCI 25: Honorable Mention, Induron Protective Coatings

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:20:00 -0400

Induron Coatings’ 2025 PCI 25 profile follows an estimated sales range alongside product, manufacturing and market-access developments.

2026 PCI 25: Honorable Mention, Fortech Products Inc.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:10:00 -0400

Fortech Products reported 2025 coatings sales of $20-$25 million and marked 30 years serving automotive and industrial manufacturing markets.

2026 PCI 25: Honorable Mention, Blue River Coatings

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:02 -0400

Blue River Coatings’ PCI 25 addendum profile covers the company’s high-performance coating technologies, substrate focus and 2026 leadership transition.

eBook | 2026 Voices from the Top

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PCI’s free Voices from the Top eBook reveals the industry’s largest coatings manufacturers by 2025 sales, along with perspectives from leading companies.

Attapulgite Thixotropic Thickeners

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New testing examines how thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis and sag resistance across paint formulations.

How Pigment and Surface Treatment Advances are Shaping Coatings Performance

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

Triple-Resin DTM Coating Shows Atmospheric Durability in Lab Testing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lab testing examined how a triple-resin DTM coating performed under UV exposure, heat aging, ISO 12944-6 corrosion testing, chemical spot exposure and humidity.

50 Years of Automotive Coatings Innovation — and What Comes Next

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D.

The Organic Pigment Market

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Demand for high-performance organic pigments continues to rise as packaging, automotive coatings and premium paint applications expand globally.

Fast-Cure, Low-Emission Epoxy for Moisture Vapor Barrier Coatings

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Low-emission epoxy curing agent delivers fast cure, high conversion and strong moisture vapor barrier performance in industrial concrete flooring systems.

Drones, Robotics and AI, Oh My!

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Automation technologies are reshaping coating application through drones, robotics and AI-driven systems designed to improve safety, consistency and productivity.

Additives Shift Toward Multifunctional and Nanomaterial-Driven Performance

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

New developments in graphene, nanoparticle and silicone additives point to more integrated performance, improved durability and evolving formulation strategies.