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Powder Coated Tough (PCT) is the only North American magazine dedicated solely to powder coating. We faithfully cover the continued growth of powder coating technology and the diverse community of professionals who are passionate about powder. As the official publication of The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality education, solutions, and resources—all from respected powder coating industry experts. Subscribe to print and/or digital editions here. You can also subscribe to our Spanish language digital-only magazine Powder Coated Tough en Español here.

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