Chartek 4901FRA from International Paint LLC is a new solvent-free, epoxy-based intumescent fireproofing technology specially designed to meet the changing needs of the rail industry.
The F20-UVX thin-film measurement system from Filmetrics uses an expanded wavelength range of 200 to 1700 nm for increased thin-film analysis capabilities. This new system can measure the thickness of films from 30Å to 450 µm thick and optical constants of films from 500Å to 10 µm thick.
The new, round, stainless-steel NHR series of hoppers from Nordson are sized to accommodate a variety of powder coating operations. They include the standard 50-lb (23 kg) and 80-lb (36 kg) sizes, as well as a new 25-lb (11 kg) size designed for today’s fast color-change requirements.
The Dyne-A-Mite™ IT CO2 Plasma technology from Enercon is designed to provide superior surface treatment to improve adhesion on a wide variety of materials.
The LaserPaint from Paul N. Gardner Co. is a spray gun attachment used to improve spray application performance and increase transfer efficiency while decreasing costs, materials and air emissions.
Datapaq’s new EasyTrack2 temperature profiling system is designed to increase throughput, reduce rejects and save energy in paint and powder coating operations.
The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Columbia Paint & Coatings Co. have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Following the consummation of the merger, Columbia Paint & Coatings Co. will become a subsidiary of Sherwin-Williams.
Huron Capital Partners LLC, through its portfolio company, Quest Specialty Chemicals, Inc., has acquired Zolatone Automotive. Zolatone will be managed under Quest’s Automotive Aftermarket Unit, Matrix System Automotive Finishes (based in Walled Lake, MI) and will relocate its operations to Quest facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin.