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Home » Pretreatment

Articles Tagged with ''Pretreatment''

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A New Approach to Sustainable Pretreatments for Industrial Coatings

John D. Watkins Crystal G. Morrison David R. Luebke
November 6, 2020
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LumiShield provides a new approach to pretreatment technology with an electrodeposited aluminum oxide coating that improves performance, conforms to current and future regulatory guidance and at a lower cost.
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Report Predicts Growth in Market for Pretreatment Coatings

March 19, 2017
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According to new research by Global Market Insights Inc., the market for pretreatment coatings is expected to exceed $15 billion by 2024.


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Plasmatreat Celebrates 20th Anniversary

November 15, 2015
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This autumn Plasmatreat, a leader in atmospheric pressure plasma technology for the pretreatment of material surfaces, celebrated its 20th anniversary at the company's new headquarters in Steinhagen, Germany.


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PPG Completes Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Chemfil Canada JV

October 11, 2015
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PPG Industries has completed its previously announced acquisition of the remaining interest in Chemfil Canada Limited, a joint venture of PPG and Madinal Enterprises.


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PPG to Acquire Remaining Interest in Chemfil Canada Joint Venture

September 13, 2015
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PPG Industries has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining interest in Chemfil Canada Limited, a joint venture of PPG and Madinal Enterprises.


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DuBois Chemicals Acquires American Finishing Resources

December 19, 2014
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DuBois Chemicals has completed the acquisition of American Finishing Resources in Chilton, WI.


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Power Treatment - Plasma for the Perfect Design

Inès A. Melamies
June 1, 2012
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If additive-free plastic materials cannot or can only poorly be bonded or coated in spite of a clean surface, this is most probably due to their low polarity and the resultant low surface energy.


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CCAI Releases New Training Manual

February 1, 2012
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The Chemical Coaters Association International has released a new edition of the training manual, Pretreatment for Industrial Finishing Applications, a guide to surface cleaning and conversion coating methods used in effective industrial finishing operations.


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GM Eliminates Solvent from Suppliers’ Paint Process

January 4, 2012
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General Motors is introducing a flame treatment technology that lets paint stick to plastic vehicle parts like instrument and door panels without using primers that contain solvents and can foul the air.


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For Coating Contractors, Labor Saved is Money Earned

Del Williams
December 1, 2011
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With a few simple tips, coating contractors can save labor and make more money without sacrificing quality.
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