Editorial Guidelines

CoatingsWorld.com Editorial Guidelines

Coatings World welcomes original, insightful articles that explore the global coatings industry. Our editorial mission is to deliver high-quality, well-researched content covering innovations, technologies, market trends, sustainability, and business developments relevant to coatings professionals worldwide.

Please review and adhere to the following guidelines before submitting your article:


General Guidelines

Content Relevance
Submissions must be original and directly related to the coatings industry. Articles should focus on research and development, raw materials, formulation, manufacturing, equipment, regulatory updates, sustainability efforts, or market trends impacting architectural coatings, industrial coatings, automotive, packaging, wood, marine, or other related segments.

Originality
All content must be original and not previously published in competitor publications or industry journals. Content repurposed from PowerPoint presentations or promotional materials will not be accepted.

Non-Commercial Focus
Submissions must be educational, technical, or thought-leadership in nature. Promotional or advertorial content will not be considered for editorial publication.

Editorial Outline
A brief outline or abstract summarizing the article’s key points must be submitted for approval before the full article is provided.

Third-Party Clearance
It is the author’s responsibility to secure any required permissions for content reuse, such as material previously presented at conferences or using third-party data or images.


Format & Style Requirements

Length
Articles should not exceed 2,000 words.

File Format
Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word format. Do not send PDFs or locked files that cannot be edited.

Charts & Graphs
Limit to four (4) charts or graphs per article. Provide:

  • A final version embedded in the article
  • A high-resolution, text-free version (EPS format @ 300 dpi)
  • All graph text provided separately in Word

Symbols
Trademark (™), copyright (©), and registration (®) symbols will not be included in the final publication.


Submission Process

Deadlines
Articles must be submitted by the first of the month, three months prior to publication (e.g., February 1 for the May issue).

Submission Email
Send all materials to: kpianoforte@rodmanmedia.com

Author Review
Authors will receive a layout proof prior to publication for final review and approval.


Thank you for your interest in contributing to Coatings World. We look forward to reviewing your submission and sharing your insights with our global audience.

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