Knowledge Center

Whether you're looking for the latest innovations in raw materials or doing your own market research on a specific coatings segment, the categories below offer some of the most valuable information in the paint and coatings industry.

Coatings Markets & Technologies

Listed in this section are various end-use markets and specific coatings technologies. Within each sub-section you will find a compilation of news, feature articles, online exclusives and other relevant information that apply to each market and technology.

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Raw Materials

The binder, pigment and solvent are the major components of a paint formulation. Besides the three main categories of ingredients, paint can have a wide variety of miscellaneous additives, which are usually added in very small amounts and yet give a very significant effect on the product. In this section we explore the wide variety of raw materials that go into paints and coatings.

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Equipment

From formulation to actual production, the paint manufacturing process relies on a broad range of equipment and machinery. A wide variety of machines are used in the paint production process including agitators, blenders, dispensers, dispersers, grinders, mixers and pumps among many others.

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