Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
  • MATERIALS
  • TECHNOLOGIES
  • FINISHING
  • RESOURCES
  • EVENTS
  • DIRECTORIES
  • EMAGAZINE
  • CONTACT
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • NEWS
  • Latest News
  • Market Trends & Reports
  • Price Alerts
  • Subscribe to eNewsletters
  • Global Top 10/ PCI 25
  • Weekly Featured Article
  • COATLE Word Game
  • PRODUCTS
  • Product News
  • Must See Products and Services
  • MATERIALS
  • Additives
  • Resins/Polymers
  • Pigments
  • Equipment
  • Distributors
  • TECHNOLOGIES
  • Adhesives
  • Architectural Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Nanotechnology
  • Powder Coatings
  • Solventborne
  • Special Purpose Coatings
  • Sustainability
  • UV Coatings
  • Waterborne
  • Waterborne
  • FINISHING
  • Finishing News
  • Finishing Technologies
  • Finishing Equipment
  • RESOURCES
  • Columns
  • Blogs
  • Coatings Supplier Handbook
  • Podcasts and Videos
  • PCI Store
  • eBooks
  • Sponsor Insights
  • White Papers
  • COATLE Word Game
  • Columns
  • Ask Joe Powder
  • Did you know?
  • Distribution Dive
  • Focus on Canada
  • Formulating With Mike
  • Innovation Insights
  • Moody's Coatings Conundrums
  • Powder Coating Perspectives
  • Target the Market
  • TiO2 Insider
  • Blogs
  • Editor's Viewpoint
  • Industry Insights
  • Podcasts and Videos
  • COAT-IT! Podcast
  • Videos/PCI TV
  • EVENTS
  • Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit
  • Paint and Coatings Academy
  • Webinars
  • Calendar of Events
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • DIRECTORIES
  • Buyer's Guide
  • Equipment Directory
  • Materials Directory
  • EMAGAZINE
  • Current Issue
  • eMagazine Archive
  • China Issue Archive
  • Editorial Advisory Board
  • CONTACT
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe to eMagazine
  • Subscribe to eNewsletters
Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
  • NEWS
    • Latest News
    • Market Trends & Reports
    • Price Alerts
    • Subscribe to eNewsletters
    • Global Top 10/ PCI 25
    • Weekly Featured Article
    • COATLE Word Game
  • PRODUCTS
    • Product News
    • Must See Products and Services
  • MATERIALS
    • Additives
    • Resins/Polymers
    • Pigments
    • Equipment
    • Distributors
  • TECHNOLOGIES
    • Adhesives
    • Architectural Coatings
    • Industrial Coatings
    • Nanotechnology
    • Powder Coatings
    • Solventborne
    • Special Purpose Coatings
    • Sustainability
    • UV Coatings
    • Waterborne
    • FINISHING
      • Finishing News
      • Finishing Technologies
      • Finishing Equipment
    • RESOURCES
      • Columns
        • Ask Joe Powder
        • Did you know?
        • Distribution Dive
        • Focus on Canada
        • Formulating With Mike
        • Innovation Insights
        • Moody's Coatings Conundrums
        • Powder Coating Perspectives
        • Target the Market
        • TiO2 Insider
      • Blogs
        • Editor's Viewpoint
        • Industry Insights
      • Coatings Supplier Handbook
      • Podcasts and Videos
        • COAT-IT! Podcast
        • Videos/PCI TV
      • PCI Store
      • eBooks
      • Sponsor Insights
      • White Papers
      • COATLE Word Game
    • EVENTS
      • Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit
      • Paint and Coatings Academy
      • Webinars
      • Calendar of Events
      • Lifetime Achievement Award
    • DIRECTORIES
      • Buyer's Guide
      • Equipment Directory
      • Materials Directory
    • EMAGAZINE
      • Current Issue
      • eMagazine Archive
      • China Issue Archive
      • Editorial Advisory Board
    • CONTACT
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise
      • Subscribe to eMagazine
      • Subscribe to eNewsletters
    Home » Publications » PCI eMagazine

    PCI eMagazine

    PCI April 2025

    2025 April

    PCI’s April issue explores innovations in special purpose coatings, low-VOC technologies, and advanced resins. Topics include ultramatte 2K binders, fast-curing epoxy systems, graphene’s impact on performance and sustainability, and UV coatings that boost efficiency while eliminating VOCs. Market trends and formulation strategies for corrosion resistance and adhesion are also featured.

    • Feature Articles
    • Products
    • Editor's Viewpoint

    Feature Articles

    Back to Top
    Natural Disasters: top view of a hurricane

    Best Practices for Crisis and Disaster Response

    Preparing for the Unexpected
    Caroline Brooks
    April 7, 2025
    No Comments

    The evolving landscape of chemical distribution presents challenges and opportunities, from regulatory shifts to market consolidation shaping the industry's future.


    Read More
    Modern kitchen with black matte cabinets

    Carboxylic-Functional Ultramatte Binders

    A Breakthrough in Two-Component Coating Technology
    Dr. André Derksen Sara Roig Francisco Chico Joan Parareda
    April 11, 2025
    No Comments

    A new carboxylic-functional ultramatte binder for 2K coatings enhances durability, self-healing and environmental performance, offering a breakthrough in matte coating technology.


    Read More
    Texas Hill Country Landmark Suspension Bridge

    Innovative Approaches to Water-Based DTM Coatings

    Formulating for Corrosion Resistance and Adhesion
    Kimberly Henderson Andy Balgeman
    April 14, 2025
    One Comment

    Water-based DTM coatings present unique formulation challenges, requiring innovative resin and additive combinations to enhance adhesion, corrosion resistance and durability.


    Read More
    Abstract architecture design of modern building with shiny concrete floor

    Fast-Cure, Flexible and EHS-Friendly Epoxy Coatings

    Shiying Zheng Shafiq Fazel
    April 15, 2025
    One Comment
    A new generation of epoxy coatings delivers fast cure speeds, high flexibility and improved EHS profiles without compromising tensile strength or adhesion.
    Read More
    Stainless steel pipes with UV light

    Eliminating VOCs While Enhancing Process Efficiency and ROI with UV Coatings

    Michael Kelly
    April 15, 2025
    One Comment
    A leading tube producer transitioned to UV coatings, eliminating VOCs while achieving faster production speeds, reduced remediation costs and enhanced environmental compliance.
    Read More
    Business candle stick graph chart

    Exploring the Data and Dynamics that Shape the Global Paint and Coatings Industry

    Susan Sutton
    April 15, 2025
    No Comments

    New data reveals shifting regional demand, sustainability’s growing impact and key sector trends driving the future of the global paint and coatings industry.


    Read More
    Carbon nanostructure called fullerene

    20 Years of Innovation in Graphene-Enhanced Paint and Coatings

    Alessandra Zanuto Rafael Dias Xavier Raby Gabriel Nistal
    April 15, 2025
    2 Comments

    Over two decades, graphene has revolutionized coatings by enhancing corrosion resistance, durability, conductivity and sustainability, paving the way for next-generation formulations.


    Read More
    Young man on a large stone in the middle of the sea looking through binoculars

    Advanced Technologies for the Global Paint & Coatings Market

    Exploring New Frontiers
    BCC Research
    April 15, 2025
    No Comments

    Advancements in coating technologies, from self-healing paints to solvent-free formulations, are shaping the future of sustainable, high-performance applications.


    Read More

    Products

    Back to Top
    HS20T_IMG_4347.jpg

    High-Speed Floor Mount Dispersers for Viscous Materials

    February 17, 2025
    No Comments

    These floor-mounted dispersers are designed for mixing viscous materials in batches up to 200 gallons.


    Read More
    Gardco.jpg

    New JX-20 Moisture Meter Offers Precision for Woodworking

    February 14, 2025
    No Comments

    The JX-20 Moisture meter provides accurate moisture measurements for woodworking, with a range of features for precision and reliability.


    Read More
    Image_1_media_release (002).jpg

    Waterborne Base Coat Cuts Application Time

    February 10, 2025
    No Comments

    New waterborne base coat technology cuts application time by 50% while reducing energy costs and emissions with a single-cycle paint booth process.



    Read More
    Sitecore-Image-Standard.jpg

    New Micronized Yellow Pigments with Reduced Carbon Footprint

    February 8, 2025
    No Comments

    The new yellow pigments are designed for high-end paint and coatings applications with a focus on sustainability.


    Read More
    Conformal-coating.jpg

    New Solvent-Based Urethane Coating Offers Enhanced Durability and Color Retention

    February 4, 2025
    No Comments

    Discover a new urethane coating with high dielectric strength, superior color retention and easy application.


    Read More
    Hempel Avantguard 750 Pro.jpg

    New Avantguard 750 Pro Sets Standard for Corrosion Protection

    February 3, 2025
    No Comments

    The new product offers extended durability, sustainable technology and superior application flexibility for steel structures.


    Read More

    Editor's Viewpoint

    Back to Top
    pci editors viewpoint

    Emerging Technology Improves Coating Quality and Eliminates Paint Waste

    kristin johansson pci
    Kristin Johansson
    April 7, 2025
    No Comments

    A new terahertz robotic solution is revolutionizing automotive and aerospace manufacturing by eliminating paint waste and improving coating quality, with precision measurements down to 1 micron.


    Read More
    Subscribe For Free!
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Online Registration
    • Subscription Customer Service

    More Videos

    Sponsored Content

    Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the PCI audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of PCI or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

    close
    • paint sprayer in a workshop
      Sponsored byallnex

      Enabling Performance and Compliance: allnex Introduces a New Line of VOC Exempt Solvent-Borne Resins

    • various shades of orange pigments and colorants
      Sponsored byVibrantz Technologies

      Solid Colorant Technology Paves the Way for a Sustainable, High-Performance Future in Coatings

    Popular Stories

    Names-467607423.jpg

    Two PPG Scientists Earn Rare Honor

    UMI Coatings truck.jpg

    New Coatings Company Enters Market

    Nippon news.jpg

    Biocide-Free Coating Passes Marine Life Safety Test



    PCI Buyers Guide

    Submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) to suppliers of your choice with details on what you need with a click of a button

    Start your RFP

    Browse our Buyers Guide for manufacturers and distributors of all types of coatings products and much more!

    Find Suppliers

    Events

    January 1, 2030

    Webinar Sponsorship Information

    For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

    View All Submit An Event

    Poll

    Longest-running laboratory experiment

    What is the longest-running laboratory experiment?
    View Results Poll Archive

    Products

    Automotive Paints and Coatings, 2nd Edition

    Automotive Paints and Coatings, 2nd Edition

    Now in its second edition and still the only book of its kind, this is an authoritative treatment of all stages of the coating process.

    See More Products
    pci  webinar april 2025

    PCI CASE EBOOK

    Keep the info flowing with our eNewsletters!

    Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

    JOIN TODAY!
    • RESOURCES
      • Advertise
      • Contact Us
      • Directories
      • Store
      • Want More
    • SIGN UP TODAY
      • Create Account
      • eMagazine
      • eNewsletters
      • Customer Service
      • Manage Preferences
    • SERVICES
      • Marketing Services
      • Reprints
      • Market Research
      • List Rental
      • Survey & Sample
    • STAY CONNECTED
      • LinkedIn
      • Facebook
      • Youtube
      • X (Twitter)
    • PRIVACY
      • PRIVACY POLICY
      • TERMS & CONDITIONS
      • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
      • PRIVACY REQUEST
      • ACCESSIBILITY

    Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

    Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing

    Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
    search
    cart
    facebook twitter linkedin youtube
    • Sign In
    • Create Account
    • Sign Out
    • My Account
    Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
    • NEWS
      • Latest News
      • Market Trends & Reports
      • Price Alerts
      • Subscribe to eNewsletters
      • Global Top 10/ PCI 25
      • Weekly Featured Article
      • COATLE Word Game
    • PRODUCTS
      • Product News
      • Must See Products and Services
    • MATERIALS
      • Additives
      • Resins/Polymers
      • Pigments
      • Equipment
      • Distributors
    • TECHNOLOGIES
      • Adhesives
      • Architectural Coatings
      • Industrial Coatings
      • Nanotechnology
      • Powder Coatings
      • Solventborne
      • Special Purpose Coatings
      • Sustainability
      • UV Coatings
      • Waterborne
      • FINISHING
        • Finishing News
        • Finishing Technologies
        • Finishing Equipment
      • RESOURCES
        • Columns
          • Ask Joe Powder
          • Did you know?
          • Distribution Dive
          • Focus on Canada
          • Formulating With Mike
          • Innovation Insights
          • Moody's Coatings Conundrums
          • Powder Coating Perspectives
          • Target the Market
          • TiO2 Insider
        • Blogs
          • Editor's Viewpoint
          • Industry Insights
        • Coatings Supplier Handbook
        • Podcasts and Videos
          • COAT-IT! Podcast
          • Videos/PCI TV
        • PCI Store
        • eBooks
        • Sponsor Insights
        • White Papers
        • COATLE Word Game
      • EVENTS
        • Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit
        • Paint and Coatings Academy
        • Webinars
        • Calendar of Events
        • Lifetime Achievement Award
      • DIRECTORIES
        • Buyer's Guide
        • Equipment Directory
        • Materials Directory
      • EMAGAZINE
        • Current Issue
        • eMagazine Archive
        • China Issue Archive
        • Editorial Advisory Board
      • CONTACT
        • Contact Us
        • Advertise
        • Subscribe to eMagazine
        • Subscribe to eNewsletters