TCI Powder Coatings, a subsidiary of RPM International Inc., has appointed Rich Chappel Business Development Manager for the Southwest Region (Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma).
The global powder coatings market is an emerging market in the coatings industry and is projected to reach $12.48 billion by 2020, according market research firm Grand View Research Inc.
Axalta Coating Systems will invest in its powder coatings manufacturing facility in Montbrison, France, to improve manufacturing capabilities substantially.
Axalta Coating Systems announced the global launch of its Alesta® Anti-Graffiti powder coatings product line after significant success in introducing anti-graffiti powder coatings throughout Europe.
Axalta Coating Systems has received the European Fire and Smoke certification (EN 45-545) from the European Railway Agency (ERA) for its entire Alesta range of powder coatings.
Sherwin-Williams announced that the company has achieved QUALICOAT Class 1 Normal Durable Certification for polyester-TGIC based powder coatings manufactured at Sherwin-Williams’ Arlington Powder Plant.
The Rilsan® fine powders product line of biobased polyamide coating powders for the outdoor furniture market now includes two grey-colored (RAL 7021) grades designed for fluidized bed dipping and electrostatic spraying.