Carboxyl functional polyesters have been prepared from 1,3-propanediol (PDO), neopentyl glycol (NPG), and a 76/24 terephthalic/isophthalic acid (TPA/IPA) combination.
Powder coatings are gaining popularity in European, U.S. and Asia-Pacific markets because they do not emit VOCs, and they are efficient and durable. Recent innovations in powder coating technology are opening new markets as more applications become attainable.
The coatings industry is continuously challenged to improve manufacturing, packaging, and delivery to reduce costs or minimize the environmental impact of our operations.
Apart from powder coatings, high-solids and radiation-curing systems, environmentally friendly waterborne coatings are especially successful in industrialized countries.
Johnson Paints Inc. of Fort Myers, FL, presents convincing evidence that a modest-sized, family-owned, regional paint company can operate successfully, even in this era of the mega-merger, the multinational corporation and the global economy.