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In an exclsuive PCI Magazine interview, Patrick Van Waes, Global Marketing Director for Primient Covation LLC, explores the dynamic growth and future prospects of bio-based materials in the coatings industry, including the market's development, the rising demand for sustainable alternatives, and the evolving performance of bio-based materials compared to their petroleum-based counterparts.

AkzoNobel’s new North American Powder Coatings Commercial Director, Baron Schreuder, discusses the role coatings play in designing buildings of the future, and how powder coatings play an important role in making cities and communities more sustainable.

Read an Editor’s experience encountering coatings during their Mediterranean cruise from Athens to Barcelona

Moving industrial fluids can be dangerous and costly. Proper equipment can mitigate some of the challenges that come from liquid transfers. This article covers fluid-transfer equipment that promises to reduce spillage and waste, and eliminate downtime, among other benefits. 

By using modern mixing and dispersing technology, and centrally controlled peripheral devices with automated feeding and dosing of powder and liquid components, a Norwegian anti-fouling coatings manufacturer successfully tripled its production capacity at its new site, while keeping its staff levels the same.

The Great Supply Chain Crisis of 2021-2022 acted as a very loud and exceptionally clear wakeup call for all participants within the specialty chemicals value chain. As we move forward, everything needs to be re-examined in the light of the crisis.

When comparing the performance of polymer emulsions made with substituted styrene versus conventional styrene in direct-to-metal, wood coatings, concrete sealer, and FR/intumescent coating applications, the results demonstrate improved performance properties when the substitute is utilized.

AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand announced Prysmian’s new vessel, Monna Lisa, will use the company's primer and anti-fouling solution. This choice is expected to cut carbon and VOC emissions.

PCI’s “Did You Know” column has published a wealth of information about redox chemistries for use in emulsion polymerizations. This edition, the third in a series, focuses on its use in aqueous-based polymer dispersions.

Is my powder coating bad or do I have a grounding issue? The ChemQuest Group’s Joe Powder shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.