PPG Industries and Kansai Paint say they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding and entered into negotiations for creating an alliance that would target the global automotive OEM market.
The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (Blue Bell, PA) has chosen George Pilcher to deliver the Joseph J. Mattiello Memorial Lecture during its 82nd annual meeting. Pilcher is currently
Micaceous iron oxide (MIO) is widespread in protective coatings due to its outstanding anticorrosive properties. A less obvious use for MIO is as a replacement for zinc dust in zinc-rich primers.
This is the fourth article in a year-long series celebrating Industrial Paint & Powder's 80th anniversary. The feature stories below are portions of the articles that appeared from 1942 to 1947 in the magazine, then known as Industrial Finishing.
Cationic and anionic technologies continue to grow in both the automotive and general industrial markets. Auto frames, engine cradles, radiators, fasteners, HVAC, agriculture, and lawn and garden are some of the growth areas.
Determining the many factors that contribute to the cost of an E-coating system and evaluating those costs closely and regularly can substantially minimize total system costs and maximize productivity.
Even the best finish won't look good and last long if the product wasn't thoroughly cleaned first. Understanding the many variables the cleaning process comprises is crucial to a manufacturer's success.
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