Coat It!

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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 bassettc@bnpmedia.com to suggest guests and topics.Listen to us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Episodes 88

Live From CTT Summit 2025: A Student’s View from the Show Floor
10d ago · 13:06
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
11d ago · 10:10
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
12d ago · 6:27
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
26d ago · 20:35
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
1mo ago · 24:00
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
1mo ago · 24:00
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
2mo ago · 18:35
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:
Why Corrosion Protection is Becoming a Value Driver
2mo ago · 28:32
Jorrit van Rijn of AkzoNobel shares why corrosion is moving beyond maintenance, where hidden costs add up and how powder coatings support longer service life.Sponsored By:
How Siltech Connects Silicone Chemistry to Coatings Performance
2mo ago · 39:16
The Siltech team explains how silicone additives move beyond surface effects, where PFAS replacement is progressing and why formulation-specific testing matters.Sponsored By:
Coating Failures Often Begin Long Before the Coating Is Applied
2mo ago · 18:31
Titan Abrasive Systems President Brandon Acker discusses overlooked blasting variables, hidden contamination and surface preparation issues tied to coating failure.Sponsored By:
Nearly 100 Years Later, CIL Is Rebuilding Around the Canadian Paint Market
2mo ago · 23:27
CIL’s co-presidents discuss rebuilding the company as a standalone Canadian business and investing around local market needs.Sponsored By:
Canadian Coatings Association Expands Its Role Beyond Regulatory Response
2mo ago · 39:39
CCA President and CEO Dave Carey discusses advocacy, regulatory priorities and growing collaboration across the Canadian coatings industry.Sponsored By:
Freight Pressure and Rail Uncertainty Continue to Ripple Through the Coatings Supply Chain
3mo ago · 22:15
ACD President Eric Byer discusses shipping surcharges, rail consolidation concerns and the supply chain pressures affecting coatings manufacturers.
Why Plant Hygiene Drives Product Quality and Preservation Performance
3mo ago · 15:00
An Arxada expert discusses microbial control, biofilms and why proactive hygiene programs now play a larger role in coatings preservation strategies.Use biocides safely. Review and follow all product safety instructions. All product information corresponds to Arxada's knowledge on the subject at the date of publication, but Arxada makes no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness and Arxada assumes no obligation to update it. Product information is intended for use by recipients experienced and knowledgeable in the field, who are capable of and responsible for independently determining the
Sun Chemical Advances Pigment Performance and Effect Technologies at ACS
3mo ago · 9:30
Live from ACS, Sun Chemical discusses evolving pigment performance, from ceramic whites for exterior durability to effect pigments and high-performance color chemistries.Sponsored By:
BYK Highlights Additives Driving Performance and PFAS-Free Coatings
3mo ago · 7:01
Live from ACS, BYK discusses additives shaping dirt pickup resistance, conductive coatings performance and evolving sustainability demands across coatings applications.Sponsored By:
Advancing Dispersion Technology in Coatings Production
3mo ago · 21:52
Live from ACS, ystral highlights powder dispersion and jet stream mixing approaches improving process efficiency, energy use and formulation consistency. Sponsored By:
Evaluating Soy-Derived Solvents in Alkyd Coatings for VOC Reduction
3mo ago · 16:47
Stonebridge Coatings Laboratory and OmniTech sit down with PCI to break down how soy methyl esters perform against PCBTF in alkyd systems, including VOC, corrosion and formulation tradeoffs.
Rethinking Preservation Strategies in Waterborne Coatings
3mo ago · 16:21
Arxada’s Nigel Atkinson outlines how regulatory pressure and sustainability demands are changing preservation strategies in waterborne coatings.Use biocides safely. Review and follow all product safety instructions. All product information corresponds to Arxada's knowledge on the subject at the date of publication, but Arxada makes no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness and Arxada assumes no obligation to update it. Product information is intended for use by recipients experienced and knowledgeable in the field, who are capable of and responsible for independently determining the suita
Lifecycle Assessment Moves from Reporting to Real Decisions in Paint and Coatings
4mo ago · 25:43
Dow experts discuss how lifecycle assessment is shaping formulation decisions, data rigor and long-term performance tradeoffs in paint and coatings.Sponsored By:
Rethinking Paint Manufacturing Starts with Process Control
4mo ago · 41:11
Ralph Wörheide explains how the smart paint factory shifts coatings manufacturing from fixing defects to controlling variation across the production process.Sponsored By:
Cure-on-Demand Coatings: From Clock Reactions to Real-World Applications
4mo ago · 27:13
Dr. John Pojman of Louisiana State University explains cure-on-demand systems, including photopolymerization and water-activated chemistries, and where these emerging approaches could fit in coatings formulation workflows. Learn about Dr. Pojman’s upcoming Paint and Coatings Academy course on 4/23/26.Sponsored By:
Architectural Resin Strategy: Balancing Performance, Durability and Sustainability
4mo ago · 27:32
Dow’s Kate Davis, North America Field Marketing Manager, and Stan Brownell, Principal Research Scientist, discuss resin design, performance tradeoffs and sustainability in architectural coatings.Sponsored By:
Dry Electrode Coating: Promise, Scale-Up Challenges and What Comes Next
5mo ago · 18:48
Industry experts discuss the rise of dry electrode coating, its potential cost and footprint advantages and the technical barriers still limiting large-scale adoption.Sponsored By:
Automation, AI and the Data Gap Behind Viscosity in Coatings
5mo ago · 24:42
Michael Bonner of Saint Clair Systems previews MAX, connecting automation, AI readiness and why viscosity control remains a critical blind spot in coatings processes.Sponsored By:

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How Paint Brands and Retailers Earn Consumer Trust

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Coating Failures Often Begin Long Before the Coating Is Applied

Nearly 100 Years Later, CIL Is Rebuilding Around the Canadian Paint Market

Canadian Coatings Association Expands Its Role Beyond Regulatory Response

Freight Pressure and Rail Uncertainty Continue to Ripple Through the Coatings Supply Chain

Why Plant Hygiene Drives Product Quality and Preservation Performance

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BYK Highlights Additives Driving Performance and PFAS-Free Coatings

Advancing Dispersion Technology in Coatings Production

Evaluating Soy-Derived Solvents in Alkyd Coatings for VOC Reduction

Rethinking Preservation Strategies in Waterborne Coatings

Lifecycle Assessment Moves from Reporting to Real Decisions in Paint and Coatings

Rethinking Paint Manufacturing Starts with Process Control

Cure-on-Demand Coatings: From Clock Reactions to Real-World Applications

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Episodes 88

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

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

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

How Polymer Design Shapes Exterior Coating Durability

Inside the Global Top 10 and PCI 25, Part 2

Inside the Global Top 10 and PCI 25, Part 1

How Paint Brands and Retailers Earn Consumer Trust

Why Corrosion Protection is Becoming a Value Driver

How Siltech Connects Silicone Chemistry to Coatings Performance

Coating Failures Often Begin Long Before the Coating Is Applied

Nearly 100 Years Later, CIL Is Rebuilding Around the Canadian Paint Market

Canadian Coatings Association Expands Its Role Beyond Regulatory Response

Freight Pressure and Rail Uncertainty Continue to Ripple Through the Coatings Supply Chain

Why Plant Hygiene Drives Product Quality and Preservation Performance

Sun Chemical Advances Pigment Performance and Effect Technologies at ACS

BYK Highlights Additives Driving Performance and PFAS-Free Coatings

Advancing Dispersion Technology in Coatings Production

Evaluating Soy-Derived Solvents in Alkyd Coatings for VOC Reduction

Rethinking Preservation Strategies in Waterborne Coatings

Lifecycle Assessment Moves from Reporting to Real Decisions in Paint and Coatings

Rethinking Paint Manufacturing Starts with Process Control

Cure-on-Demand Coatings: From Clock Reactions to Real-World Applications

Architectural Resin Strategy: Balancing Performance, Durability and Sustainability

Dry Electrode Coating: Promise, Scale-Up Challenges and What Comes Next

Automation, AI and the Data Gap Behind Viscosity in Coatings

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