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Can a steel powder-coated insert work inside pressure-treated lumber? The ChemQuest Group’s Joe Powder shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.

Four new manufacturing lines are now operational following the €21 million expansion project in Italy – two of them dedicated to automotive primers and two to architectural coatings.

Is there a particle size that would lend itself to consistency of film thickness on wire assemblies? Can an e-coated vehicle shell be shipped overseas and painted at the destination? The ChemQuest Group’s Joe Powder shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.

Curing at temperatures 30 °C lower than traditional powder coatings means, the new coating can help customers cut energy consumption by as much as 20%.

There are increasing concerns about PTFE’s impact on human health and the environment, leading to the consequential legislative action to potentially restrict its use.

The company said rising concerns about the impact of PFAS on human health and the environment have led to a growing demand for PTFE alternatives.

The entire Gema team wished to congratulate Curtis Widerholdt for his hard work, dedication and commitment throughout his 30 years of service to the company.

Is moisture an important measurement in the manufacturing of powder coatings? What is the best way to degrease steel and aluminum prior to powder coating? Joe Powder, aka Kevin Biller of ChemQuest Powder Coating Research, shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions like these sent in from around the world.

The global powder coatings market is estimated to be ~$13 billion and ~2.8 million MT in volume. It accounts for ~13% of the global industrial coatings market, and there are more than 1,200 companies involved in production and sales of powder coatings. This article discusses some of the emerging trends impacting this industry.