The Voyager Control System II from NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC is designed to achieve consistent dispersion quality by effectively monitoring the energy input and controlling the process by automatic adjustment.
The Industrial Coating Systems business of Nordson Corp. has introduced nVision™ Tools, a series of interactive computer modeling tools, to help global coaters in analyzing best available solutions for coating systems for liquid and powder lines.
The new DRYLOK® Extreme Masonry Waterproofer from United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) is a latex-based, low-odor, VOC-compliant formula that reportedly combines the superior waterproofing capabilities of the company's traditional waterproofing paint with a smoother finish through the addition of ceramic fillers.
Heatbath Corp., a manufacturer of cleaning and pre-treatment products for aluminum finishing, has introduced Diverclean AC, a fast-acting, dual-purpose acid etch cleaner. The product cleans and deoxidizes aluminum and wrought and cast aluminum alloys, removing light soils, extruding oils, and machining oils.
Ferro Corp.'s Electronic Material Systems business, a supplier of materials for fabricating photovoltaic (PV) silicon solar cells, has broadened its product line with eight new products that improve electrical output, efficiency, and manufacturability, enabling solar energy to become a more cost-competitive energy generation alternative.
Ford Motor Co. will install its patented Fumes-to-Fuel system at its Oakville, Ontario, Assembly Plant, which will convert emissions from its paint shop into electricity. The system will launch with an internal combustion engine before shifting to a stationary large-scale fuel cell to boost effectiveness. The company will buy the DFC300MA fuel cell from manufacturer FuelCell Energy Inc. to transform fumes from the paint solvent into 300 kW of green energy.
Radiant Energy Systems, Inc. has commissioned its new Pilot Coating Line, which allows customers to run trials on new processes and materials before scaling up to production equipment.
The Valspar Corp. has acquired Teknos Nova Coil TNC Oy, a Helsinki, Finland-based manufacturer of high-performance coil coatings widely used in the construction industry, from Teknos Group Oy. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Hardide plc, a UK-based surface engineering technology provider, has decided to fast track its plans to penetrate the aerospace sector in order to take advantage of significant new market conditions and blue chip customer opportunities.
X-Rite, Inc., a provider of color solutions for measuring, formulating, matching, and simulating color, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Pantone, Inc. for $180 million. The deal is expected to close in the fall of 2007.
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