The most recent edition of Eurocoat was held in Barcelona, Spain, October 3-6, 2006. The International Convention Centre (CCIB) and the hotel AC hosted the congress, which included 370 exhibitors from 26 countries.
The new WB-20 from Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar, Inc., is an environmentally responsible urethane wood finish that meets VOC emissions standards in all areas of the U.S.
Ecology Coatings Inc., a developer of nano-engineered industrial coatings for cleaner, more efficient manufacturing, has hired industry veteran F. Thomas Krotine as president and chief executive officer.
According to a new report from Information Research, total demand for automotive coatings in Eastern Europe is expected to reach 478,000 metric tons in 2010, equivalent to an average growth of 12% per annum (pa).
Automotive supplier Behr GmbH & Co. is a finalist in the coveted 2007 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award program for BehrOxal®, its new, environmentally-friendly, anti-corrosion coating technology for evaporator surfaces.
In today's competitive manufacturing environment, product and process information is often a closely guarded secret. Logic seems to dictate that companies that are more enigmatic about their operations have a better chance of gaining a competitive edge. However, the opposite is actually true. Working closely with your suppliers can help you optimize your products - and your profitability.
With the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in full force, contracts from Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) are being awarded on a regular basis. The demand for chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC) and qualified applicators is at an all-time high. However, finishing professionals that want to participate in this market must adhere to strict specifications and guidelines. Complying with the requirements requires a basic understanding of CARC.
We've been having a nightmare with craters in our powder shop over the last few months. We only spray polyesters in our shop. However, one of our neighbors in our industrial park applies a silicone-based military coating. I'm convinced the overspray mist from our neighbor is causing our trouble. Am I correct in my thinking, and what can I do to remedy this situation?
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