What is causing Al Kidd's gloss loss problem and what is the critical concept that is causing the problem? Listen to Moody’s Coatings Conundrums to learn more about this formulating challenge.

Graphene is playing an increasingly important role in the coatings industry. In this podcast, Alex Correa, CEO of Gerdau Graphene in Sao Paulo, Brazil, discusses how graphene is contributing to our industry, and the challenges it can help formulators overcome.

Abrasive blasting plays a critical role in the coatings and finishing industries. Many people understand the role to some extent, but don’t know just how important it is, or the quality issues that can arise if it isn’t done correctly. In this podcast, Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, discusses the quality issues that can arise if abrasive blasting is performed incorrectly, as well as the different types of equipment used for this process.

Paint Recycler EarthPaint takes old, unwanted latex paint, puts it through a recycling process, filters out impurities, combines it with other high-quality name-brand paint and then sells it to customers. The company also serves its community by employing adults with disabilities through partnerships with local organizations. Learn more in this new Coat It podcast!

Univar’s Chris Fitzgerald and Joshua Ackerman discuss their experiences with sustainability, why companies should want to be more sustainable, and how they can achieve sustainability goals.

Eric R. Byer, CEO & President of the National Association of Chemical Distributors; Mark A. Cox, Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, Superior; and John L. Logue, Chief Executive Officer of Royale Pigments and Chemicals, Inc., discuss the backlog of container ships leaving Shanghai. As well as the need for regulatory enforcement and infrastructure planning, and an immediate need to pass a contract with International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) before the contract lapses at the end of June 2022.

ChemQuest's Brad Boelkins unpacks various ramifications of the war in Ukraine, including the potential impact on the supply chain and various end-use sectors.

The production and distribution of high-performance pigments from 2017 to 2027 is subject to an unprecedented set of circumstances that are creating dramatic change in business conditions. Learn about these critical changes, including the impact of COVID-19, from Keith Jacques, Associate Consultant for Smithers, as we discuss the company’s latest report on this market.

AkzoNobel is a leader in the coatings industry’s journey to sustainability. In this podcast, Jean-Michel Gauthier, Managing Director, and James Morton, Marketing Director, at AkzoNobel Marine, Protective & Yacht Coatings, discuss why it is important for the marine industry as a whole to become more sustainable, ways AkzoNobel is minimizing its environmental footprint, and key next steps for sustainability in the marine industry.

Hadi Awada, Senior Vice President, Global Mobility Coatings, Axalta, discusses its recent rebranding, mobility trends, how coatings need to be different for the new elements of the transportation industry, and how the coatings industry is evolving as we look towards the future of mobility.