As the most effective method for optimizing energy efficiency in paint and coatings operations is debated worldwide, manufacturers must find ways to respond to this challenge. Manufacturers in the closely related chemical industry, for example, have done so in ways that are both energy-efficient and successful in lowering manufacturing costs. This white paper highlights how a specific type of pumping technology – positive displacement sliding vane – can play a critical role in meeting the demands in the more energy-conscious paint and coatings manufacturing processes.