Very few industries last a century—and even fewer associations remain leaders throughout it. In 2025, the Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA) proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of progress, innovation, and advocacy for the pigment industry.
In celebration of this milestone, CPMA joined forces with Coatings World and Ink World to bring you a Centennial eBook packed with insights. Here’s a look at what’s inside:
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The State of the Pigment Industry — insights from executives past and present
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Decades of Achievements — how CPMA shaped and protected the industry
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Regulatory Battles Won — the science-driven efforts that kept pigments thriving
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Sustainability in Focus — plans and practices guiding the next 100 years
From its beginnings in 1925 as the Dry Color Manufacturers Association to today’s CPMA, this eBook captures the people, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped the North American pigments industry and points toward its future.
Download your copy today and be part of the centennial celebration of an industry that continues to color our world.