�鶹��Ƶhas made the new PCR for Powder Coatings and PCR for Resinous Floor Coatings available for free download on its website.

PCRs provide an agreed–upon framework for measuring the environmental impacts of a product based on a defined set of criteria, enabling manufacturers to conduct life-cycle assessments (LCAs) of their products in a standardized��way, and��publish this information in an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), if they choose.

PCRs are timely and useful resources given that many sustainability guidelines and green certification programs provide preferential treatment to products with verified EPDs.��Additionally, LCA results can be used to demonstrate performance attributes of products, including durability. LCA also provides paint and coating manufacturers with the opportunity to exhibit improvements in resource efficiency across the supply chain.

Notably, the PCR for Resinous Floor Coatings specifies that the type of EPD created is dependent upon whether single-layer product results or multilayer system results are used. The PCR for Powder Coatings specifies that the type of EPD created shall be cradle to gate. Moreover, this PCR requires powder coatings to be assessed as a single-layer product, as opposed to a multiple-layer system.

Both PCRs are valid for a period of five years from the date of publication.��Learn more about the ACA-developed PCRs here.

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it, including: manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.

Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025 — The American Coatings Association (ACA) today presented its 2025 CoatingsTech Best Paper Award to David Fairhurst, Ph.D., president of Colloid Consultants, Ltd. Fairhurst received the honor at the 2025 CoatingsTech Conference��for his paper, “Low Field (LF)-NMR Relaxation – A Useful Technique for QC and to Determine the Equivalency of Materials for Coatings Formulations,” coauthored by Ravi Sharma, Ph.D., and principal research fellow at Mageleka Inc.; and Ralph Jan Wörheide, M.Eng., and president and founder of Metromation Inc.

The CoatingsTech Best Paper Award recognizes the best overall paper contributed to the CoatingsTech Conference and is accompanied by a cash prize. Criteria considered includes the technical nature of the content, originality, and relevance to the conference theme as well as to improving the state-of-the-science pertinent to the coatings industry.

Fairhurst and his co-authors’ paper presents the application of Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (LF-NMR) relaxation as a powerful, fast, and non-destructive analytical tool for evaluating and routinely characterizing the performance of aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions of colored materials, particularly in the context of coatings formulations. Utilizing a small, benchtop LF-NMR spectrometer, the case studies presented emphasize how meaningful physicochemical information and insights can be obtained under real-use conditions, without the need for dilution, extensive sample preparation or destructive testing.

The paper highlights how LF-NMR relaxation supports improvements in formulation efficiency and establishes robust, quantitative metrics for quality control. Notably, traditional methods often struggle with opaque, high-solid suspensions; LF-NMR circumvents these limitations and enables direct assessments of wettability, dispersibility, surface treatments, and batch-to-batch equivalency.

This research demonstrates that LF-NMR can distinguish subtle yet significant differences in commercial paint batches, making it a useful tool across all stages of formulation.

Fairhurst received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Liverpool John Moores University in 1967 and his decades-long career has focused on applying the principles of colloid and interface chemistry to elevate formulation from a black art to a science. His interest in the field began in 1960 as a laboratory assistant with Shell Research, U.K and he retired in 2015 as executive vice president of Particle Sciences, Inc. (a CRDMO division of LUBRIZOL Life Sciences, USA). He developed the first commercial instrument to measure the zeta potential of colloidal suspensions, as well as a wide range of other particle characterization devices and holds 10 patents.

Through a series of specialized lectures from notable industry experts and focused technical sessions, ACA’s CoatingsTech Conference provides a forum for all levels of coatings professionals and students to participate and learn from each other. Embracing the theme, “Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future,” the 2025 conference featured the latest science and technology developments to help industry set a sustainable trajectory for the future.

About ACA

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. The organization represents paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.

From March 24 through March 28, �鶹��Ƶwill join the World Coatings Council and paint and coatings associations and companies from around the world in this exciting global initiative launching across social media channels.

Each day will follow a different theme promoting the ubiquitousness and value of coatings in all aspects of our daily lives around the world. The daily themes are as follows:

�������������� Monday, March 24 – Coatings are Essential

�� �� �� �� Tuesday, March 25 – Coatings are Sustainable and Serve Countless Industries

�������������� Wednesday, March 26 – The Coatings Industry’s Tremendous Economic Contributions

�������������� Thursday, March 27 – Coatings are Powered by Science

�������������� Friday, March 28 – The Coatings Industry Offers Diverse Career Opportunities

“Coatings protect, preserve and provide for almost everything we touch or use in our everyday lives,” says Mike Johnson, �鶹��Ƶpresident and CEO. ��“The paint and coatings industry and its products are critical to so many other industry applications — from automotive, to aerospace, to architectural, to live-saving medical equipment and food goods, just to name a few.”

“I’m excited to share our industry’s amazing reach and be part of this first ever global storytelling initiative to bring attention to the countless positive contributions paint and coatings industry products make and the impact that they have in improving the everyday quality of life across the United States and around the world. From their social contributions to the industry’s economic contributions to our national and state economies — the scope of paints and coatings is astounding and everyone should know it.”

Follow ACA’s activities on , and . the activities on social media, follow the hashtag #WorldPaintAndCoatingsWeek.

Learn more about World Paint and Coatings Week and where to follow the World Coatings Council and its members at .

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About World Coatings Council: The World Coatings Council is comprised of members representing associations from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States. The Secretariat for the World Coatings Council is the American Coatings Association. The council provides a forum for information exchange and cooperation on the major issues and priorities facing the paint and coatings industries worldwide. For information about the World Coatings Council and the activities it is involved in on behalf of the global paint and coatings industry, visit .

At the conference, Dr. Sung will receive the Mattiello Memorial Lecture Award, which recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to science, technology, and/or engineering related to the coatings industry. Joseph J. Mattiello, whose memory is commemorated by this award, did much to expand the application of science in the decorative and protective coatings field.

Dr. Lipiin Sung

Dr. Sung’s lecture, titled “Measurement Science for Coatings: from Color Appearance to Long-Term Durability Assessment,” will address a range of considerations, from��color appearance measurement and rending; scratch and mar characterization; interface/interphase characterization; structure–property– performance relationship; long-term durability assessment; the linkage (methodology and data) of the material properties to long-term durability; as well as service life prediction. She will also present her current research on circular economy (micro- and nano-plastics) and a commercially viable version of an accelerated weathering device, known as the Simulated Photodegradation via High Energy Radiant Exposure (SPHERE), for wide adoption in the future.

Dr. Sung has over 25 years of experience in the coatings industry, beginning in 1999 as a NIST research associate and becoming a federal employee in 2001. She develops characterization tools, test methods, modeling approaches, and improvement of environmental stress simulation for industrially relevant multi-layer, multi-component polymeric systems used in infrastructure applications. From 2008 to 2024, she was the director and project leader of the NIST/Industry Polymer Surface and Interfaces consortium.

Dr. Sung has participated in and served as a committee member of the former the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology’s (FSCT) Annual Technical Program, its successor FutureCoat!, and ACA’s CoatingsTech conferences. She serves on ACA’s publications editorial boards and subcommittees, supporting symposia on coatings technology at �鶹��Ƶand the American Chemical Society. She is the recipient of several coatings-related awards for her research, including FSCT’s 2004 John A. Gordon Best Paper Award, NIST’s Bronze Medal Award, and ACA’s 2014 Roon Foundation Award (2^nd�� place).

Dr. Sung received a B.S. in Physics from the National Taiwan Normal University (Taipei, Taiwan) in 1983, and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1993.

In addition to the prestigious Mattiello Memorial Lecture, the CoatingsTech Conference will feature five pre-conference technical short courses; two days of some 40 multi-track sessions spanning nine technical topics; and a full-day session focused on Service Life Prediction.

For more information on the 2025 CoatingsTech Conference, please visit /aca-events/2025-ctc/.

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. The organization represents paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.

Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2025 — The American Coatings Association (ACA) is pleased to announce the publication of its highly anticipated Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024–2029). This new market study offers quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with 5-year projections for sector and segment performance.

Prepared by The ChemQuest Group, Inc., a global business strategy and external technology development firm with focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets, this new study is essential for strategic business planning.

The Global Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024–2029) is a robust resource for insight into the $202 billion global industry. Specifically, the new market study features the following:

• Profiles of the Decorative Architectural Coatings (1 segment); Industrial OEM Coatings (5 segments); and Special Purpose Coatings (3 segments) – by region: North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Latin America; and Middle East & Africa;
• Market and growth forecasts in volume, value and price, through 2029;
• Sector analysis and market dynamics, including end-use markets, economic and trade influences, technology trends and drivers (including R&D initiatives), regulatory and environmental influences, and key buying factors; and
• Qualitative and quantitative data in updated graphic chart design, and easily digestible PowerPoint style.

New and expanded chapters address Raw Material Feedstock Dynamics and Trends, Global M&A Activity, and Coil and Powder Coatings technology.

Profitably operating amid economic and geopolitical challenges, and supply-chain pressures requires broad insight; the new Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024–2029) identifies key market opportunities and growth drivers so purchasers can gain a competitive advantage.

For more information, including Table of Contents, special pricing and benefits for purchasers who also buy the complementary U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023–2028), and to order, please visit .��

About ACA
The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. The organization represents paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.

About the ChemQuest Group, Inc.
The ChemQuest Group Inc. is a leading international business strategy firm in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, widely recognized among raw material suppliers, formulators and financial investors for its experience and expertise. ChemQuest’s four service pillars include Business Strategy & Transformation; M&A Advisory Services; Operational Excellence; and Technology Development through the ChemQuest Technology Institute and ChemQuest Powder Coating Research. For more information, visit .

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Watts engages with industry professionals to provide guidance, technical support and education for roof and wall assemblies. With more than 15 years of industry experience, she works to improve the overall performance of the building enclosures through application innovation, product development and building science research.

Watts holds multiple patents and has published on building science, assembly interfaces, durability and resilience. She serves as the Air Barrier Association of America’s (ABAA) first vice chair; co-chairs ABBA’s Technical Committee; and chairs the ASTM International’s E06 Task Group on air barrier systems and the ASTM D08 Task Group on Roof Air Barriers. Watts earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University.

For more information on the 2025 CoatingsTech Conference, please visit��/aca-events/2025-ctc/.

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. The organization represents paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.

PaintCare is a nonprofit organization representing paint companies that plans and operates stewardship programs for leftover architectural coatings in states with stewardship laws. Active in California since 2012, the program provides a network of nearly 800 drop-off sites where households and businesses can take their leftover paint. Sites include paint retailers, local government run waste collection facilities, material reuse stores, recycling centers, and others. PaintCare partners with waste processors to ensure collected paint is reused as-is, recycled into new paint, or put to some other beneficial use whenever possible. The program has managed 35 million gallons of leftover architectural paint to date.

With SB 1143, the stewardship program’s covered products will be expanded to include additional nonindustrial coatings and coating-related products. In 2023 another industry supported California law added aerosol coatings to the list of products that PaintCare will manage. Under SB 1143, the timeline for adding aerosol coatings has been merged with the additional coatings product categories and extended to 2028 to streamline regulatory processes and program implementation. Implementation plans are under development and are pending approval by CalRecycle.

“We’re looking forward to making PaintCare a more universal stewardship program for California consumers,” said Marjaneh Zarrehparvar, president of PaintCare. “With over a decade of success operating the state’s architectural coatings program, we have a strong foundation and the right partners to manage nearly all leftover paint products in the state.”

“The changes to PaintCare’s program under SB 1143 are the result of collaboration with lawmakers, stakeholders, and all those interested in ensuring all coatings and related products can be properly managed through PaintCare’s existing network,” said �鶹��Ƶpresident and CEO Andy Doyle. “This new law is a win-win: it will help to protect the environment and provide convenient end-of-life management access for consumers.”

ABOUT ACA

The American Coatings Association is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association representing paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.

ABOUT PAINTCARE

PaintCare is committed to making it easy and convenient for households, businesses, and��institutions to recycle postconsumer (leftover) paint in states with paint stewardship laws. A��nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers, PaintCare sets up drop-off locations for��leftover paint, arranges for recycling and proper disposal, and conducts public education. More��than 70 million gallons of paint, stain, and varnish have been managed by PaintCare in 10 states and the District of Columbia. For additional information, visit , like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram @WeRecyclePaint.

Press Contacts:
For PaintCare: Brett Rodgers, Vice President of Communications
brodgers@paint.org��| 202-719-3707

For the American Coatings Association: Danielle Chalom, Senior Vice President of Communications dchalom@paint.org��| 202-719-3692

Johnson has led NSSGA since 2013 and will remain in his role through Oct. 11. During his 11-year tenure, the association reached numerous milestones, including implementation of four successful Rocks Build America strategic plans; growth of its membership to more than 500 companies within the aggregates and industrial sand industry; and setting new records for participation and exhibit sales of its hallmark AGG1 trade show.

Johnson has deep roots in the association and advocacy world. Prior to joining NSSGA, he served as executive vice president and chief advocacy officer at the National Beer Wholesalers Association, and before that, as vice president of Government Relations at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. His association experience began at the National Association of Home Builders, where he served as congressional affairs and grassroots director. Johnson holds a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Kentucky.

“We look forward to Mike’s leadership at �鶹��Ƶand are confident his knowledge and experience will propel the paint and coatings industry and the association forward over the next several years,” said Jeff Powell, �鶹��Ƶchairman and president and CEO of Diamond Vogel, Inc.

�鶹��Ƶannounced Doyle’s impending retirement in March of this year. Executive recruiting firm Heidrick and Struggles assisted with the search for a new president and CEO.

“It has been a distinct honor and privilege to work for the coatings industry and to be given the chance to lead this wonderful organization,” said Doyle. “I am especially grateful for the support of our current and past elected leaders, our chairmen and vice chairmen, and the members of our Board and Executive Committee. I consider myself blessed to have worked with a tremendously talented staff team. They are a smart, dedicated, and caring group of people who work hard every day to advance our industry. I cannot thank them enough for their friendship and support.”

“Andy’s stewardship of the association over the past four decades is nothing short of extraordinary,” remarked Powell. “He has been a consistent champion for our industry and interests. During his tenure, �鶹��Ƶcreated the landmark paint stewardship program PaintCare, which has cemented the industry’s recognition as a leader in the environmental and sustainability space, as well as the industry’s premier scientific and technological forum — the American Coatings Show & Conference — a pivotal platform and showcase for our industry’s innovative products and technologies. We are beyond grateful to Andy for his steady leadership and unwavering commitment to the industry and the �鶹��Ƶmembership for so many years and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. The organization represents paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry and coatings science.

The selected award recipient will deliver a technical presentation on a phase of chemistry, engineering, human relationship, or other discipline fundamental to paint, coatings, varnish, lacquer, or related protective and decorative coatings. The presentation will consist of a lecture of 50 to 55 minutes, followed by a question and answer session. A completed paper must also be submitted for the conference proceedings and inclusion in �鶹��Ƶpublications.

The Mattiello Lecture Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to science, technology, and/or engineering related to the coatings industry. Joseph J. Mattiello, whose memory is commemorated by this award, did much to expand the application of science in the decorative and protective coatings field. The Mattiello Memorial Lecturer Committee will rank nominations based on standards of technical accomplishment, service to the coatings industry, and leadership.

Nomination Applications

To be considered, nominations must include the following:

• Name and contact information for the nominee
• Current position and brief job history
• Education and degrees, with dates
• Brief reference to other significant awards or lectures
• Cover letter with a description of the significance of accomplishments (awards, publications, patents, methods developed, major insights, novel products, etc.) that are deemed to qualify the nominee for the award
• A minimum of two seconding letters to support the nomination

Please note that individuals cannot nominate themselves. The items cited in the nomination should be pertinent or related to coatings or be germane to the constituents of coatings. Activities and accomplishments considered appropriate for citation in the nomination include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Publications and communications such as journal articles, patents, books (authored, edited, or organized), lectures and presentations, symposia or meetings organized. (Reprints may be submitted with the nomination but should be restricted to those that reflect seminal contributions; teaching credentials or skills, per se, are not to be considered in this award);
• Inventions and discoveries;
• New scientific principles, understanding or insight;
• Novel uses or applications of products;
• New or improved processes for production of resins or coatings, etc.; and
• Engineering aspects.

All nominations should be submitted as soon as possible or at the latest by Dec 2, 2024,��to Suzanne Chang, �鶹��ƵCounsel, at schang@paint.org.

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. The organization represents paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry through educational and professional development services.

The 2025 CoatingsTech Conference offers industry experts — including coatings manufacturers, their suppliers, universities, and government representatives — ��a forum to share new research and pursue continuing education and skills development. In addition to technology-focused sessions, the conference will have a full day focused on Service Life Protection with experts in this area. Conference sessions will be categorized to provide attendees with an opportunity to focus on individual interests and specializations. Pre-conference short courses will provide targeted learning opportunities.

NOTE:��Those submitting abstracts for consideration should know that, if accepted, they will be expected to provide a full paper (or poster, if selected for a poster session), register for the conference, provide slides and a headshot, and contribute an in-person presentation/poster for the conference.

Paper and Poster Topics

In keeping with the theme, papers and posters on the following topics are being sought:

• Advances in analytical methods and technology
• Application/manufacturing/processing equipment
• Architectural coatings
• Biocidal control (e.g., preservation, surface protection, antifouling)
• Corrosion and adhesion
• Functional coatings
• High-throughput testing
• Infrastructure coatings
• Nanotechnology
• Pigments and other additives
• Powder coatings
• Protective coatings
• Radiation-cured coatings
• Renewable/bio-based coatings
• Transportation coatings
• Waterborne coatings
• Weathering and durability
• Wood coatings
• Health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Hazard communication and labeling
  • Hazardous air pollutants and indoor air quality
  • Life safety engineering
  • Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substitutions
  • Volatile organic compounds
• Waste minimization

Abstract submission guidelines and additional pertinent information, including other key deadlines, are available at��. For more information about the conference, visit��/ctc-2025.

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. The organization represents paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. �鶹��Ƶserves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry through educational and professional development services.