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PCI Managing Editor Courtney Bassett reviews a recent coatings conference.

PCI Editors Kristin Johansson and Courtney Bassett provide a snapshot of the 2022 year in coatings based on information gathered for our annual Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings of the top coatings manufacturers.

The spring conference season has been a busy one. PCI’s Editor gives highlights of four recent events that focus on specific regions, yet welcome attendees from throughout the United States and the global coatings community.

The recent European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany was met with a new obstacle; a nationwide strike by public transport workers on the opening day of the conference. The strike almost crippled public life in Germany, as all trains and flights were cancelled for a 24-hour period.

Learn about PCI’s two new monthly eNewsletters designed for coatings formulators and end users/finishers. You’ll want to subscribe!

This viewpoint highlights the recent Waterborne Symposium in New Orleans, which celebrated its 50^th anniversary this year.

This month’s viewpoint highlights travel of a PCI editor and how the world of coatings followers her wherever she goes.

Read highlights from The Coating Summit 2022. This auspicious gathering of industry icons to exchange views, share insights, and be inspired provides a unique opportunity for coatings industry executives to gather in one place for interactive sessions that address a wide range of topics, from business strategy and economic forecasts to sustainability and new technology.

Last month, PCI learned that Valspar donated its fourth mural, painted by local Louisiana artist, KaDavien Baylor, at the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston. The murals are part of Valspar’s Be Bright initiative, which aims to inject hope and brightness into selected communities. Read PCI editor Kristin Johansson’s insights.

In September, PCI’s editors attended our first meeting as members of the Detroit Colour Council (DCC), which was held at the Detroit Institute of Arts museum. Read more to find out what was discussed and PCI’s takeaways.