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The only peer-reviewed trade magazine serving the coatings industry, CoatingsTech is published 6 times annually, in both print and digital format. This ACA journal provides comprehensive coverage of the international coatings industry with science and technology solutions, market insights, formulator’s best practices, new product spotlights, and regulatory and legislative updates. As the flagship publication of the American Coatings Association, CoatingsTech serves the membership of ACA as well as coatings professionals around the world. The coatings industry relies on information and insight from ACA and CoatingsTech to make their companies stronger and more profitable. The information published in CoatingsTech is available on multiple platforms—print, online, and digital. Source

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Industry Q&A: Powder Coatings

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Powder coatings have evolved from a niche technology into a cornerstone of modern industrial finishing, valued for their durability, efficiency, and environmental benefits. Few professionals have witnessed that evolution as closely as Kevin Biller, director of ChemQuest Powder Coating Research.
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Is Bigger Always Better?

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By Ingrid K. Meier, Bernhard Resch
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By Ingrid K. Meier and Bernhard Resch, Evonik Corporation Introduction Precipitated silicas have long been manufactured by feeding aqueous sodium silicate (water glass) and sulfuric acid into a batch reactor equipped with a mechanical stirrer. Mixing in such a manner generates regions within the reactor that differ in chemical composition. Consequently, the amorphous silica particles that precipitate vary in consistency and the final product has a broad particle size distribution.
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Innovation Hotspots in Powder Coatings

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By Eric Casebolt
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By Eric Casebolt, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Although technology trends in areas such as powder coatings don’t shift dramatically from year to year—low-temperature cure and sustainability would top that list every time—it is always valuable to look at where powder coating manufacturers and raw material suppliers are actively pushing innovation.
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Accelerated Alkyd Emulsification Through AI-Driven Experimentation

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By Ioanna Tzortzi, Albin Jansfelt, and Marie Westerblad, Perstorp AB; Nils Honhon, Université Libre de Bruxelles; and Eirini Palaiologlou, National Technical University of Athens Introduction Waterborne alkyd binders remain an important resin technology in the coatings industry, offering a viable route to low-VOC formulations with high renewable-content potential while preserving the application characteristics and aesthetic properties traditionally associated with solventborne systems.1 As...
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New Products June 2026

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Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions are subject to editorial approval and publication is not guaranteed. Car Refinish Paint Mixer Collomix has introduced ROTOGEN 2, a mixer designed for small‑batch automotive refinish coatings intended for use in auto body and collision repair shops.
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Names in the News June 2026

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Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” in the subject line. Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has appointed Mohsin Habib Chowdhury as CEO and managing director, effective Aug. 1. Since April 2023, he has served as COO and a director.
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Names in the News May 2026

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Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” in the subject line. Palmer Holland, Inc., announced that Tim Skufca has been appointed CEO. Vincent S.
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New Products May 2026

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Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions are subject to editorial approval and publication is not guaranteed. Glass Coatings NxLite™ announced that its air-stable low-emissivity (low-E) coatings are now available on thin float glass from 0.5 mm and up to 1.3 mm in addition to standard float glass thicknesses.
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Global Megatrends Shaping the Paints and Coatings Industry

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By Crystal Morrison
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By Crystal Morrison, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Understanding the forces shaping the paints and coatings industry requires looking beyond short-term market fluctuations to the larger societal and technological trends that influence innovation and demand. While economic cycles, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shifts affect the industry in the near term, long-term megatrends continue to guide the direction of coatings technology, investment priorities, and strategic decision making.
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Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols for Enhanced Performance and Safety

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By Sarah Findlater, High-Performance Solvent-Based Coatings
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By Sarah Findlater and Shaun Birss, Ingevity Introduction Polycaprolactone polyols have emerged as a pivotal component in the arsenal of coating formulators, offering a multitude of enhancements to coating systems. These benefits range from improved abrasion and scratch resistance to notable scratch recovery capabilities.
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