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JD Power’s Michael Taylor explains how research, retailer expertise and product performance shape paint buyer trust in the 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study. Sponsored By:

Jorrit van Rijn of AkzoNobel shares why corrosion is moving beyond maintenance, where hidden costs add up and how powder coatings support longer service life. Sponsored By:

The Siltech team explains how silicone additives move beyond surface effects, where PFAS replacement is progressing and why formulation-specific testing matters. Sponsored By:

Titan Abrasive Systems President Brandon Acker discusses overlooked blasting variables, hidden contamination and surface preparation issues tied to coating failure. Sponsored By:

CIL’s co-presidents discuss rebuilding the company as a standalone Canadian business and investing around local market needs. Sponsored By:

CCA President and CEO Dave Carey discusses advocacy, regulatory priorities and growing collaboration across the Canadian coatings industry. Sponsored By:

ACD President Eric Byer discusses shipping surcharges, rail consolidation concerns and the supply chain pressures affecting coatings manufacturers.

An Arxada expert discusses microbial control, biofilms and why proactive hygiene programs now play a larger role in coatings preservation strategies. Use biocides safely. Review and follow all product safety instructions. All product information corresponds to Arxada's knowledge on the subject at the date of publication, but Arxada makes no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness and Arxada as...

Live from ACS, Sun Chemical discusses evolving pigment performance, from ceramic whites for exterior durability to effect pigments and high-performance color chemistries. Sponsored By:

Live from ACS, BYK discusses additives shaping dirt pickup resistance, conductive coatings performance and evolving sustainability demands across coatings applications. Sponsored By:

Live from ACS, ystral highlights powder dispersion and jet stream mixing approaches improving process efficiency, energy use and formulation consistency. Sponsored By:

Stonebridge Coatings Laboratory and OmniTech sit down with PCI to break down how soy methyl esters perform against PCBTF in alkyd systems, including VOC, corrosion and formulation tradeoffs.

Arxada’s Nigel Atkinson outlines how regulatory pressure and sustainability demands are changing preservation strategies in waterborne coatings. Use biocides safely. Review and follow all product safety instructions. All product information corresponds to Arxada's knowledge on the subject at the date of publication, but Arxada makes no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness and Arxada assumes...

Dow experts discuss how lifecycle assessment is shaping formulation decisions, data rigor and long-term performance tradeoffs in paint and coatings. Sponsored By:

Ralph Wörheide explains how the smart paint factory shifts coatings manufacturing from fixing defects to controlling variation across the production process. Sponsored By:

Dr. John Pojman of Louisiana State University explains cure-on-demand systems, including photopolymerization and water-activated chemistries, and where these emerging approaches could fit in coatings formulation workflows. Learn about Dr. Pojman’s upcoming Paint and Coatings Academy course on 4/23/26.Sponsored By:

Dow’s Kate Davis, North America Field Marketing Manager, and Stan Brownell, Principal Research Scientist, discuss resin design, performance tradeoffs and sustainability in architectural coatings. Sponsored By:

Industry experts discuss the rise of dry electrode coating, its potential cost and footprint advantages and the technical barriers still limiting large-scale adoption. Sponsored By:

Michael Bonner of Saint Clair Systems previews MAX, connecting automation, AI readiness and why viscosity control remains a critical blind spot in coatings processes. Sponsored By:

Dürr experts explain why wet coating remains the process of record for lithium-ion electrodes and where innovation continues in scale, cost and sustainability. Sponsored By:

Benjamin Moore and Allergy Standards experts explain how interior paint is tested for odor, VOC emissions and asthma and allergy friendly certification. Sponsored By:

At the upcoming Manufacturing and Automation eXchange event, PPG’s Calum Munro will examine how coatings, adhesives and sealants shape productivity, sustainability and the evolution from Industry 4.0 to 5.0.Sponsored By:

A behind-the-scenes look at how California Paints researches, evaluates and selects its 2026 Color of the Year, from data inputs to long-term relevance. Sponsored By:

As industrial coatings manufacturers navigate uneven global demand, evolving powder and coil technologies and rising sustainability expectations, strategy is shifting. In this episode of Coat It!, Courtney Bassett speaks with Luis Fernández of PPG about how market pressures, innovation priorities and formulation AI are reshaping decision-making heading into 2026. Sponsored By:

Montaha Hidefi breaks down how pigment suppliers and formulators can use CMG’s 2027+ framework to spot portfolio gaps, set R&D priorities and plan ahead. Sponsored By: