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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.

With the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, businesses across the United States have started to identify ways to improve and remove carbon emissions for a successful de-carbonization transformation. In this article, eight ways to use the right technology and machinery are explored and identified.

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.

PCI recently visited Wacker Chemical Corp’s new Innovation Center and Regional Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Read more to learn about the trip and the new facility.

The health and safety of workers are among the top priorities for HR and plant managers. While the intent and purpose of focusing on safety are undeniable, it can pose a challenge for manufacturing and production services. Read five tips to ensure OSHA standards are being implemented and applied to your production floor.

Chemours technical experts quantify how interior wall color can impact both emissions and energy costs.

PCI magazine has undergone several major staff changes this summer. Read more to learn about new team members and responsibilities.

Exposure to hazardous toxins and dangerous machinery is prevalent for workers in the paint and coatings industry. The risks are more common in metal fabrication, sandblasting and coating, and auto body shop businesses.

Associate Editor, Karen Parker, provides a snapshot of the 2021 year in coatings based on information she gathered for our annual Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings of the top coatings manufacturers.

The coatings industry – including paint – is just one of many industries that are slowly adapting to tech-friendly innovations. Now, with technological advances like Big Data, artificial intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning taking the digital world by storm, the paint and coatings industry can definitely benefit in more ways than one.