Maybe it was a case of low expectations, but the turnout at ICE 2003 in Philadelphia last month surprised many. Could the show’s performance be a bellwether for next year’s event in Chicago and the coatings industry in general?

Our second annual look at how much paint R&D staffers earn and what’s really on their minds as they spend countless hours in the lab.

Automotive refinishers continue to expand their businesses globally as well as develop easier-to-use, fast, environmentally-compliant products to meet the needs of growing and emerging markets.

Whether on a cargo ship, luxury yacht, or small sail boat, coatings designed for marine applications need to perform.

There\'s a reason why solvent-based coatings have stuck around: they work.

Less waste, no VOCs, improved durability and more color options make powder a viable alternative to liquid coatings for a wide variety of applications.

One of the great joys of the coatings industry is that there is always an opportunity to build a better mousetrap

It’s tough times for commercial airlines, airplane manufacturers and their suppliers. The good news: aircraft in operation today need to be repainted at some point, and there’s always Asia.

Find out how your company and your competitors ranked in our annual report profiling the top manufacturers in the world.

In the market for new lab equipment? Check out the latest offerings.

Silver still tops the charts, but what’s next?

Cutbacks in manufacturing and the uncertain economy continue to affect the adhesives and sealants market.

When manufacturing slows, so does the need for coatings. But by taking a closer look at their own operations, paint companies are readying themselves for the market’s recovery.

A number of factors are behind the projected growth in this market.

Rad-cure coatings makers are finding that in a slow economy, it’s even harder to convince customers to invest in more expensive technology - even if it will save them money in the long run.

Squeezed by rising raw material costs and lackluster demand, resin suppliers put focus on cost reduction systems compatibility

In a difficult market, coatings suppliers can reap rewards

NJIT researchers are working to employ nanotechnology in self-healing coatings.

Exploring five decades of point-of-service tinting

A look at the latest testing equipment available for the coatings industry.

When coatings companies produce new products that utilize new and innovative raw materials and ingredients, mixing equipment manufacturers must adjust their products to meet those needs.

Though poor economic conditions generally spell trouble for home maintenance projects, the architectural coatings market exhibited surprisingly strong growth in 2002, say some paint makers.

The pigment market has been besieged with dwindling demand, increasing price pressures and lower-priced imports. Will 2003 be an improvement?