Kristin Johansson

The laboratory will support the formulation needs for pigments, resins, performance and formulation additives that are used in transportation, industrial, furniture and floor coatings, and plastics applications.

This new laboratory not only aids BASF customers, but is part of a larger plan that is transforming southeast Michigan's economy from one that is manufacturing based to one that is knowledge-based.

As Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI) magazine continues to evolve, we are always looking for ways to improve our product for our readers, and have decided to form an editorial advisory board to help further develop our editorial content.

The coatings industry is back in full swing with a lineup of conferences and shows to keep us busy until the holidays. First up - CTT and ABRAFATI.

PCI welcomes a new Publisher and East Coast Sales Manager, Tom Fowler, to the team.

The sustainability trend is driving additive suppliers to develop products that promote durability, efficiency, emissions reduction, extended lifespan and health, and that reduce production, application and energy costs.

With 1,024 exhibitors from 42 countries and 28,500 trade visitors representing nearly 110 nationalities, the European Coatings Show closed with new record highs.

A new blog at www.pcimag.com highlights industry insights.

This is our first Green Issue, which focuses on perspectives on our industry’s role in sustainability and new technologies designed with the environment in mind.

A variety of technologies are under development, including waterborne polyolefin and alkyd dispersions, acrylic coatings for metal, isocyanate-free polyurethane coatings and BPA-free can coatings.