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Review about advances in automotive conversion coatings published
In November a review focusing conversion coatings during pretreatment of the body structure of automobiles was published. The text is the result of a cooperation between Nelson Akafuah, University of Kentucky,...
Extreme protection powder coating system
PPG recently announced the introduction of the "Envirocron” Extreme Protection powder coating system, which is formulated to provide superior chip and corrosion resistance to extend the life of high-tensile...
TCI powder coatings names new vice president & general manager
TCI Powder Coatings, an RPM International company recently announced Jack Bostock as Vice President & General Manager of TCI. Jack Bostock brings over 30 years of experience in the industrial coatings...
More lumens for your watt
A new powder coating from AkzoNobel can increase brightness indoors, without adding extra light sources. "Interpon Reflex” is an ultra-reflective system which allows more light to be emitted from fewer...
C&C Marine opens indoor painting and robotic blasting facility
C&C Marine and Repair, Louisiana has announced the opening of a new indoor, climate-controlled paint and blast facility. The new facility can accommodate components up to around 97 m x 22 m x 6 m on...
Highly automated paint shop
In October, Dürr announced the construction of a new highly automated paint shop in Vietnam for VinFast, a start-up of the VinGroup. The VinFast brand is the group’s first foray into the mobility market,...
Infrared preheat and curing systems
David Weisman, L.L.C. recently introduced its latest Horizontal Conveyorized Infrared Preheat and Curing Systems designed for customers to preheat or cure liquid and powder coatings on a wide range of...
Global launch of coatings portfolio
Axalta recently announced the worldwide launch of its new protective coatings brand, Corroless. The Corroless portfolio consists of Axalta's most durable products, engineered to provide exceptional, long-term...
Self-healing material incorporates carbon from the air
A material designed by MIT chemical engineers can react with carbon dioxide from the air, to grow, strengthen, and even repair itself. The polymer, which might someday be used as construction or repair...
Farmtech opens new paint shop
The paint shop was built in less than nine months in accordance with the latest guidelines and was finished in the middle of October. The total value of the more than 2,000 square metre investment is around...
Stahl opens first Center of Excellence for Powder Coatings in Barcelona
Stahl opened its first Center of Excellence for Powder Coatings in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. With this new Center of Excellence, Stahl strengthens its position regarding environmentally...
Nordson introduces Spray Gun LED Kit
For manual spray guns Nordson has invented "nLighten” a fast, convenient and safety-approved accessory that instantly adds the power of an LED light to the capabilities of the "Encore” manual range....
New painting plant for farm machinery
The new SDF assembly line and painting plant were completed early 2018 as part of a project to renovate the tractor assembly lines and create further production lines. The total investment amounts to 22...
Efficient chassis coating
The Krone Group recently put a new coating facility for chassis in operation. The company invested 40 million Euro in the surface treatment center. The coating facility was installed on an area of 16.500 square...