Silicone additives provide special properties to coatings, but what exactly are they, where is R&D going with these products, and how are silicone compounds a natural fit in many PFAS applications? Bob Ruckle, Global Marketing and Sales Director at Siltech, gives some quick answers to these questions, and more!

Arxada’s Nigel Atkinson, Vice President, Paints & Coatings, joins our podcast to discuss what they will be showcasing at the American Coatings Show, innovations on the horizon for biocides and additives, as well as sustainability initiatives that everyone in the coatings industry can get behind.

Herman Hockmeyer, CEO of Hockmeyer joins PCI’s “Coat It” podcast to discuss insights into the paint and coatings industry past, present, and future, big picture ideas, automation in the machine industry, and more.

Alliance for Chemical Distribution President and CEO Eric Byer, and Chairman of the Board Ed Boss, President and CEO of Riteks, Inc., join our Coat It! Podcast to discuss the ever-evolving legislative and regulatory landscape that impacts the chemical distribution industry and its supply chain partners like paint and coatings professionals. Be sure to listen to keep up with the updates and changes!

Meg Gluth-Bohan, CEO and Owner of Catalynt (formerly TRInternational) joins PCI’s “Coat It” podcast to discuss the company’s rebrand, her experience leading a woman-owned business, the importance of partnerships between chemical distributors and their customers and suppliers, and more.

Jeremy Hagopian, ROHA’s Sales Director for its Simpsons Industrial Pigment Division, joins PCI’s “Coat It” podcast to discuss the company’s expansion into the industrial color market, advantages to sourcing products from India, expectations for the market, and more!

Julie Haevermans, Chief Marketing Officer, Coating Solutions at Arkema, talks about the industry commitment to decarbonizing the coatings value chain. As chief marketing officer, she has been directly involved in connecting and working with partners, customers, suppliers and organizational leaders, as well as her colleagues inside Arkema, to deliver a clear message about where the industry needs to improve.Sponsored By: Arkema

In May of this year, PPG announced that it will deliver paint and clear film solutions for automotive and industrial customers through PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a new joint venture formed with entrotech, Inc., a provider of technology-driven film solutions. Daniel Bencun, CEO of PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, joins PCI to discuss this new business and the future of film finishes.

In early 2022, specialty chemicals company Arxada completed the acquisition of Troy Corporation., a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives. JM Gauthier, president, Industrial Microbial Control Solutions at Arxada, to joins PCI to discuss this new company, modern-day challenges, trends for materials protection products and performance additives, and more.

What is causing Saul's gloss loss problem and what is the critical concept that is causing the problem? Read Moody’s Coatings Conundrums to learn the solution to this formulating challenge.