Explore the freshest and most trending topics currently making waves in the paint and coatings industry. Dive into the latest buzz, timely insights, and noteworthy content that's driving our industry forward. https://www.pcimag.com/rss/4560 en-us As ChemQuest marks 50 years, its new CEO and longtime leader discuss succession, global growth and how clients’ needs are changing. As ChemQuest marks 50 years, its new CEO and longtime leader discuss succession, global growth and how clients’ needs are changing.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115504 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115504-podcast-inside-chemquests-leadership-handoff Recorded live at the 2026 CTT Summit, IPG Photonics' Chance Willis explains how laser cleaning and curing could shorten powder coating production times, reduce equipment footprints and create new opportunities for coating formulators. Recorded live at the 2026 CTT Summit, IPG Photonics' Chance Willis explains how laser cleaning and curing could shorten powder coating production times, reduce equipment footprints and create new opportunities for coating formulators.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115456 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115456-video-laser-curing-could-change-powder-coating-production Recorded live at the 2026 CTT Summit, Ink Invent CEO Paul Mijnen explains how Crystal Glass Pigments and new color measurement technology could improve the visibility of vehicles to human eyes and automotive sensors. Recorded live at the 2026 CTT Summit, Ink Invent CEO Paul Mijnen explains how Crystal Glass Pigments and new color measurement technology could improve the visibility of vehicles to human eyes and automotive sensors.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115438 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115438-video-can-coatings-make-vehicles-more-visible A hospital painting project opens a wider conversation with CEO Brian Carson about factory upgrades, customer needs and rebuilding an independent paint business. A hospital painting project opens a wider conversation with CEO Brian Carson about factory upgrades, customer needs and rebuilding an independent paint business.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115437 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115437-podcast-the-business-work-behind-pittsburgh-paints-first-colors-for-courage-project Grand View Research projects 6.5% annual growth for coating additives, with sustainability, infrastructure investment and higher performance expectations helping shape the market outlook. Grand View Research projects 6.5% annual growth for coating additives, with sustainability, infrastructure investment and higher performance expectations helping shape the market outlook.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115428 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115428-coating-additives-market-outlook-for-2026-and-beyond 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 An emissions-control specialist explains how capture design, oxidizer selection, heat recovery and future capacity shape VOC-control decisions for coating operations. An emissions-control specialist explains how capture design, oxidizer selection, heat recovery and future capacity shape VOC-control decisions for coating operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115405 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115405-voc-control-in-coatings-manufacturing-planning-beyond-todays-permit Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115403-pci-news-now-self-repairing-coating-evonik-closures-and-fords-1b-paint-shop Polyamide wax additives form reversible three-dimensional networks that help waterborne coatings balance pigment suspension, sag resistance, application flow and structural recovery after shear. Polyamide wax additives form reversible three-dimensional networks that help waterborne coatings balance pigment suspension, sag resistance, application flow and structural recovery after shear.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115398 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:13:26 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115398-optimizing-rheology-in-waterborne-industrial-coatings-with-polyamide-wax-additives 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 PPG researchers explore how thermolatent tin catalyst design changes the balance between working time and low-temperature cure in polyurethane coatings. PPG researchers explore how thermolatent tin catalyst design changes the balance between working time and low-temperature cure in polyurethane coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115394 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115394-thermolatent-tin-catalysts-for-low-temperature-polyurethane-cure A PPG scientist traces his path from molecular research to customer problems, including corrosion protection, application efficiency and the teams behind innovation. A PPG scientist traces his path from molecular research to customer problems, including corrosion protection, application efficiency and the teams behind innovation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115386 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115386-podcast-from-molecular-research-to-coatings-innovation-a-conversation-with-kalsani The deal transfers the Dulux brand, three production sites and an R&D center as AkzoNobel completes its Asian decorative-paints review. The deal transfers the Dulux brand, three production sites and an R&D center as AkzoNobel completes its Asian decorative-paints review.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115350 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:17:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115350-akzonobel-to-sell-southeast-asia-decorative-paints-business-to-nippon-paint-for-135-billion PCI’s updated digital edition pairs a cleaner, page-based design with streamlined navigation and direct access to complete technical coverage online. PCI’s updated digital edition pairs a cleaner, page-based design with streamlined navigation and direct access to complete technical coverage online.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/115320 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/115320-a-new-way-to-read-pci 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 PCI’s roundtable examines where distributors are taking on formulation, testing and scale-up work, and what coatings manufacturers should reconsider for 2027. PCI’s roundtable examines where distributors are taking on formulation, testing and scale-up work, and what coatings manufacturers should reconsider for 2027.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115272 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115272-reflecting-on-the-changes-of-today-to-prepare-for-the-future 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 Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership. Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115238 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115238-pci-names-axalta-cto-dr-robert-k-roop-2026-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient Eric Byer examines how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape transportation, tax, trade and regulatory priorities for chemical distribution and coatings. Eric Byer examines how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape transportation, tax, trade and regulatory priorities for chemical distribution and coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115248 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115248-planning-for-change-what-the-midterm-elections-could-mean-for-chemical-distribution 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 In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists. In an exclusive PCI Q&A, CCA President Dave Carey explains why the clearest early tariff signal is uncertainty, and why packaging, inputs and equipment may matter more than finished-product lists.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115239-tariff-uncertainty-extends-beyond-finished-coatings-cca-president-says 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 A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois. A PPG keynote, an R&D strategy panel, more than 50 technical presentations and PCI's Lifetime Achievement Award reveal are set for Sept. 15-17 in Lombard, Illinois.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:25:48 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/115182-what-formulators-shouldnt-miss-at-ctt-summit-2026 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