A recent trip to China gave a clearer understanding of the inorganic pigments market, how China is responding to its slowing economy and the environmental problems it faces, and strategies that suppliers are forming to take on these trends.

AkzoNobel’s Performance Coatings division hosted an editor’s roundtable discussion to review the company's performance, restructuring strategy and key markets in the industry.

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.

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.

The 42nd Annual International Waterborne, High Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium offered many new technologies.