Publications Covering the Powder Coating and Painting Industry

CoatingsPro Magazine Print + online

Bi‑monthly trade title for contractors specifying and applying industrial and commercial coatings in the field; strong jobsite case studies and application know‑how.

https://www.coatingspromag.com/ Circulation: 35,365

CoatingsTech (American Coatings Association) Print + online

ACA’s peer‑reviewed trade magazine for formulators and coatings professionals; science/technology solutions, market insights and regulatory updates. Circulation not disclosed publicly; contact ACA for current figures.

https://www.paint.org/coatingstech-magazine/ Circulation: 0

European Coatings Journal Print + online

English‑language technical journal from Vincentz Network serving formulators and R&D; 10 issues per year with global distribution. IVW‑audited ~12,000 readers/issue (2024).

https://www.european-coatings.com/ Circulation: 12,000

FinishingAndCoating.com Digital magazine + website + newsletters

North American finishing/coating digital platform covering electroplating, anodizing, liquid and powder coating; monthly all‑digital magazine read by 20,000+ shops and professionals.

https://finishingandcoating.com/ Circulation: 20,000

IST – International Surface Technology Print + digital (English ‘best‑of’ from JOT)

Quarterly international edition of Germany’s leading surface technology title; covers wet painting, powder coating, pretreatment, e‑coat, curing and QA/QC. Circulation not listed publicly.

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/ Circulation: 0

inPAINT Magazine Digital magazine + newsletters

Magazine and resources for professional painters (residential/commercial) featuring business, product and application content. Circulation not disclosed; free subscriptions available to pros.

https://inpaintmag.com/ Circulation: 0

ipcm – International Paint & Coating Magazine Print + digital

Bimonthly technical magazine for the surface treatment industry (Italian/English); case studies, technology reviews and market insights for liquid/powder coatings and pretreatment. Circulation not listed publicly.

https://www.ipcm.it/en/ Circulation: 0

JPCL – Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings Print + digital

Monthly ‘journal of record’ for protective coatings and linings professionals (industrial/marine); subscription options include free digital for qualified readers. Circulation not disclosed publicly.

https://www.paintsquare.com/JPCL/ Circulation: 0

Materials Performance Print + online + newsletters

AMPP’s corrosion and materials performance title; frequent coverage of protective coatings, QA/QC and inspection. Listed total readership 30,191.

https://adsolutions.ampp.org/materials-performance Circulation: 30,191

Products Finishing Print + digital + website

Monthly B2B for metal finishing and coating (plating, powder, liquid); long‑running Gardner Business Media title. Wikipedia lists 31,213 circulation; BPA‑audited historically (context: 2012 data).

https://www.pfonline.com/ Circulation: 31,213

Powder Coated Tough Print + digital + newsletters

Official magazine of The Powder Coating Institute; the only North American publication dedicated exclusively to powder coating. 27,000+ subscribers across 100+ countries.

https://www.powdercoatedtough.com/ Circulation: 27,000

Paint & Coatings Industry (China) Print + digital

Monthly Chinese coatings industry journal serving formulators and manufacturers; site lists nearly 10,000 monthly circulation and >50,000 readership.

https://www.cn-pci.com/ Circulation: 10,000

Paint & Decorating Retailer Print + digital + website

Trade magazine for independent paint/decorating retailers across the U.S. and Canada; site states monthly print+digital issues reach 20,000+ subscribers.

https://pdrmag.com/ Circulation: 20,000

PAINTINDIA Print + digital

India’s long‑standing coatings industry magazine from Colour Publications; third‑party media listings cite ~14,320 monthly circulation (publisher figures may vary).

https://colourpublications.in/paintindia-journal/ Circulation: 14,320

Coatings World Print + digital + news site

Global coatings industry B2B covering markets, raw materials and technologies for paints/inks; circulation not publicly disclosed on brand page; media kit available via Rodman Media.

https://www.coatingsworld.com/ Circulation: 0

Asia Pacific Coatings Journal (APCJ) Print + digital

Global, English‑language trade journal focused on the Asia‑Pacific coatings market; reported readership of 28,000+ key decision‑makers across SE Asia, Pacific Rim and China.

https://www.apcjap.com/ Circulation: 28,000

Surface World Print + digital + e‑news

UK‑based monthly for surface treatment, product finishing and coatings; print and digital editions available. Circulation not listed publicly; media kit available.

https://www.surfaceworld.com/ Circulation: 0

PCE International (Protective Coatings Europe/Everywhere) Print + digital + newsletters

Quarterly publication focusing on protective and marine coatings worldwide; free print/digital by signup; media pack on request. Circulation not listed publicly.

https://www.pce-international.com/ Circulation: 0

Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI Magazine) Print + digital + site

BNP Media’s global coatings industry brand for formulators and manufacturers (liquid, powder, UV/EB, waterborne). Audience metrics available via media kit; circulation not shown publicly on the site page.

https://www.pcimag.com/ Circulation: 0

PaintSquare News Print + digital + newsletters

Weekly news service for industrial, marine and architectural coatings pros from Technology Publishing Co.; subscribers receive frequent headlines and special editions. Subscriber count not listed publicly.

https://www.paintsquare.com/newsletter/ Circulation: 0