Demand is increasing for rich, classic black coatings for high-end products, particularly in consumer electronics such as computers and televisions; premium household products including countertop appliances, bath and kitchen fixtures; automotive interior and exterior accents and accessories; and in large coating services and electroplating operations.
ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute), Taiwan’s largest and a leading global high-tech research and development institution, has introduced Spray-IT™, an eco-friendly thermal spray coating for use on glass and building material to lower energy costs.
Unearthed Paints, a fresh new natural paint company brings a new vision and sustainable reinterpretations to the paint industry with its selection of eco-friendly paints.
Ecology Coatings, Inc., a leader in the discovery and development of nanotechnology-enabled, ultraviolet-curable advanced coatings, has developed a UV-curable coating to meet the rigorous requirements of the healthcare industry.
In weather testing, South Florida is considered a benchmark climate for its unique balance of ultraviolet (UV) light intensity, high temperatures and year-round humidity.
The Coat of Silence™ sound-reduction system is applied using a three-step application process of two 8-mil layers of resilient base coat followed by an 8-mil mass building finish coat.
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.
Oxford Advanced Surfaces Group Plc (OAS) has produced a solvent-resistant oleophobic and hydrophobic coating system using its proprietary technology, Onto™ XL highly reactive chemistry.
Corrosion of steel, aluminum and other structural metals erodes the safety and financial stability of industries and countries alike. Fighting corrosion in ships, tanks, planes and equipment costs the Pentagon $22.9 billion a year.