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Primed with Expertise. Finished with Fresh Insight. Brush up on the latest in coatings, inks, and adhesives with PCI's Coat It! podcast. Coat It! paints a full picture of the global paint and coatings industry one episode at a time. Whether you’re in the lab formulating the next big thing or analyzing market trends, each episode layers in expert interviews, market insights, and technical innovations to help you stay primed for success. Email [email protected] to suggest guests and topics. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Could Laser Curing Transform the Powder Coating Line?

2026/10/29

How close is the industry to a 15-minute powder coating line? IPG Photonics' Chance Willis discusses laser cleaning, rapid curing, production economics and what's next for powder coating formulations. Sponsored by:

Why Vehicle Color Could Become a Safety Feature

2026/10/27

Ink Invent's Paul Mijnen explains how advanced effect pigments, visibility measurement and automotive sensors are changing the conversation around color in coatings. Sponsored by:

FEVE and Polyester in One Extrusion Pass: What Changed?

2026/10/16

AGC Chemicals Americas researchers discuss how a co-extruded powder topcoat performed in flexibility and weathering tests, and what formulators should consider.

When Coatings Innovation Moves Beyond the Formula

2026/10/09

PPG Associate Fellow Venkateshwarlu Kalsani discusses corrosion protection, career lessons and innovations that could change how customers apply and use coatings.

When VOC-Control Systems Start Falling Behind

2026/09/23

Ship & Shore Environmental’s Anoosheh Oskouian explains how coatings manufacturers can evaluate aging VOC-control systems, improve capture, recover energy and plan for growth. Sponsored By:

The Enduring Innovation of LAPONITE

2026/09/18

From coatings to regenerative medicine: a look at the history, science, and surprising applications of LAPONITE. Sponsored By: BYK

Axalta CTO Robert Roop Receives PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

2026/09/16

Dr. Robert K. Roop, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Axalta Coating Systems, reflects on a 37-year career shaped by customer-centered innovation, technical leadership, mentoring and the continued push for more sustainable coatings. Sponsored By:

Why Sherwin-Williams Chose Celery as Its 2027 Color of the Year

2026/09/15

Sherwin-Williams Color Marketing Manager Ashley Banbury reveals Celery SW 6421, the unified 2027 Color of the Year for Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, and explains the cultural shifts, color pairings and practical uses behind the selection. Sponsored By:

Live From CTT Summit 2025: A Student’s View from the Show Floor

2026/08/20

Iowa State University graduate student Aneeba Chaudary shares her experience attending CTT Summit 2025 and contributing to the program as a moderator.Sponsored By:

Live From CTT Summit 2025: A Chemist’s View From the Show Floor

2026/08/19

LSU’s Dr. John Pojman discusses his company and shares his first impressions of CTT Summit as both an attendee and exhibitor.Sponsored By:

Live From CTT Summit 2025: A View From the Show Floor

2026/08/18

Two Tremco CPG representatives join PCI live from CTT Summit 2025 to discuss the conversations, connections and takeaways shaping their show experience.Sponsored By:

How Polymer Design Shapes Exterior Coating Durability

2026/08/04

Dow researchers Zofia Siwicka and Sipei Zhang explain how core–shell morphology, functional monomers and polymer–pigment interactions support longer-lasting exterior coatings.Sponsored By:

Inside the Global Top 10 and PCI 25, Part 2

2026/07/23

In part two of PCI’s rankings conversation, ChemQuest’s Crystal Morrison, Ph.D., discusses performance-driven coatings, sustainability expectations and the role of mid-sized and privately held manufacturers in the North American market. Sponsored By:

Inside the Global Top 10 and PCI 25, Part 1

2026/07/15

ChemQuest’s Crystal Morrison, Ph.D., joins PCI for part one of a rankings conversation focused on the industry signals behind the 2026 Global Top 10 and PCI 25, including scale, portfolio reshaping, consolidation and where coatings companies are creating value. Sponsored By:

How Paint Brands and Retailers Earn Consumer Trust

2026/06/30

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: