Image courtesy of: MR.SUTIN YUUKRUNG (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate industrial and protective coatings. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/2634 en-us 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 The registrations give shipowners vessel-level examples of how hull coating selections can affect propulsion demand and GHG ratings. The registrations give shipowners vessel-level examples of how hull coating selections can affect propulsion demand and GHG ratings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115204 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:15:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115204-nippon-paint-marine-logs-2-557-coated-vessels-on-rightship The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion. The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115168 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115168-how-coatings-are-powering-the-data-center-boom A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways. A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115167 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115167-a-comprehensive-evaluation-of-pvdf-water-based-resins-for-exterior-coatings-performance Line speed, substrate variability and color control are pulling coatings suppliers deeper into factory-floor problem solving. Line speed, substrate variability and color control are pulling coatings suppliers deeper into factory-floor problem solving.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/115059 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/115059-what-50-years-of-industrial-wood-finishing-teaches-us-about-the-future-of-manufacturing Tests in water-reducible and high-solids enamels compare dispersion, viscosity, suspension stability and sag resistance across aqueous and solvent systems. Tests in water-reducible and high-solids enamels compare dispersion, viscosity, suspension stability and sag resistance across aqueous and solvent systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115043 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115043-attapulgite-thixotropic-thickeners Sea-urchin-like particles trap visible light, retain near-infrared reflectance and provide hiding in films around 10 μm thick. Sea-urchin-like particles trap visible light, retain near-infrared reflectance and provide hiding in films around 10 μm thick.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115042 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115042-an-ultra-low-reflectance-structural-black-pigment-and-the-optical-behavior-of-its-coating-films Supply chain, R&D, formulation and color matching are among the use cases, but security, accuracy and governance remain significant barriers. Supply chain, R&D, formulation and color matching are among the use cases, but security, accuracy and governance remain significant barriers.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115040 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115040-artificial-intelligence-in-the-chemical-and-coatings-industries 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 Cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable-water requirements can push concrete projects toward very different choices. Cure speed, modulus, adhesion and potable-water requirements can push concrete projects toward very different choices.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114937 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114937-polyurea-vs-polyurethane-chemistry-for-concrete-waterproofing Diamond Vogel reported 2025 sales of $225 million-$250 million as it sharpened its manufacturing focus and restructured its architectural retail business. Diamond Vogel reported 2025 sales of $225 million-$250 million as it sharpened its manufacturing focus and restructured its architectural retail business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114868 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:40:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114868-2026-pci-25-no-10-diamond-vogel Ultimate Linings reported $160 million in 2025 coatings sales, supported by polyurea manufacturing, technical service and application expertise across industrial markets. Ultimate Linings reported $160 million in 2025 coatings sales, supported by polyurea manufacturing, technical service and application expertise across industrial markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114870 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:20:06 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114870-2026-pci-25-no-12-ultimate-linings-llc Cardinal Paint and Powder reported $105 million in 2025 coatings sales and announced a Decatur expansion supporting manufacturing, laboratory and corporate operations. Cardinal Paint and Powder reported $105 million in 2025 coatings sales and announced a Decatur expansion supporting manufacturing, laboratory and corporate operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114874 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:40:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114874-2026-pci-25-no-15-cardinal-paint-and-powder-inc Fenix Specialty Performance Coatings reported $75 million in 2025 coatings sales and added National Coatings to its industrial and concrete-coatings platform. Fenix Specialty Performance Coatings reported $75 million in 2025 coatings sales and added National Coatings to its industrial and concrete-coatings platform.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114876 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:20:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114876-2026-pci-25-no-17-fenix-specialty-performance-coatings Star Step Performance Coatings Group reported $63 million in 2025 coatings sales and expanded its specialty flooring capabilities through a key acquisition. Star Step Performance Coatings Group reported $63 million in 2025 coatings sales and expanded its specialty flooring capabilities through a key acquisition.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114877 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:10:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114877-2026-pci-25-no-18-star-step-performance-coatings-group-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 Sheboygan Paint Co. reported 2025 coatings sales of $55-$65 million while investing in manufacturing technology and expanding its operations team. Sheboygan Paint Co. reported 2025 coatings sales of $55-$65 million while investing in manufacturing technology and expanding its operations team.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114879 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:50:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114879-2026-pci-25-no-20-sheboygan-paint-co 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 APV Engineered Coatings reported 2025 coatings sales of $39.96 million and continued supplying high-performance coating technologies to global industrial markets. APV Engineered Coatings reported 2025 coatings sales of $39.96 million and continued supplying high-performance coating technologies to global industrial markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114882 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:20:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114882-2026-pci-25-no-23-apv-engineered-coatings Everest Systems’ PCI 25 profile covers its commercial roof-coating portfolio, 2025 sales range and MEKO-free Silkoxy silicone technology. Everest Systems’ PCI 25 profile covers its commercial roof-coating portfolio, 2025 sales range and MEKO-free Silkoxy silicone technology.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114883 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:10:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114883-2026-pci-25-no-24-everest-systems-co 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 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114923 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:40:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114923-2026-pci-25-honorable-mention-tnemec-company-inc Induron Coatings’ 2025 PCI 25 profile follows an estimated sales range alongside product, manufacturing and market-access developments. Induron Coatings’ 2025 PCI 25 profile follows an estimated sales range alongside product, manufacturing and market-access developments.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114921 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:20:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114921-2026-pci-25-honorable-mention-induron-protective-coatings Fortech Products reported 2025 coatings sales of $20-$25 million and marked 30 years serving automotive and industrial manufacturing markets. Fortech Products reported 2025 coatings sales of $20-$25 million and marked 30 years serving automotive and industrial manufacturing markets.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114919 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:10:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114919-2026-pci-25-honorable-mention-fortech-products-inc 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 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 New testing examines how thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis and sag resistance across paint formulations. New testing examines how thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis and sag resistance across paint formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114832 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114832-attapulgite-thixotropic-thickeners 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