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Engineering the Next Generation of Coatings for the Fast Lane

Engineering the Next Generation of Coatings for the Fast Lane

December 3, 2019
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New hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating technology provides unmatched hardness, smoothness and adhesion for high wear components in super cars, motor bikes and professional motorsports.
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Abrasive Nylon Wheel Brushes Provide Deburring for Extremely Hard Metal Parts

Abrasive Nylon Wheel Brushes Provide Deburring for Extremely Hard Metal Parts

December 2, 2019
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When an application calls for surface finishing, cleaning, polishing, deburring, edge blending or removal of paint, rust or other contamination, a wheel brush is often the ideal solution.
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Coatings Add Distinctive Effects to Calgary Central Library Façade

November 1, 2019
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Custom color formulated by PPG evokes snowflakes, cracked ice on lake.
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Automatic Guided Vehicles for the Paint Shop of the Future

November 1, 2019
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Automobile production of the future is moving away from the production line and toward modular workstations. An important feature is flexible Automatic Guided Vehicles, or AGVs for short.
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Automotive Coatings Expected to Witness High Demand in Asia-Pacific Region

Automotive Coatings Expected to Witness High Demand in Asia-Pacific Region

November 1, 2019
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A flourishing automotive sector, rising automotive production across the globe, and continuous development for high-quality coatings that are able to resist high temperatures and harsh environmental conditions are some factors providing a growth prospective to the automotive coatings market.
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Controlling Air Temperature to Improve Finish Quality

Michael Bonner
August 8, 2019
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Why do we continue to have temperature-based process fluctuations when we have a very tightly controlled ambient environment? It turns out that there is not just one single answer. To understand it, we must start by understanding the hierarchy of the various temperatures involved in the painting process.
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Dubai’s Museum of the Future Selects Fire Protection Technology to Safeguard Iconic Structure

Dubai’s Museum of the Future Selects Fire Protection Technology to Safeguard Iconic Structure

August 1, 2019
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The iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai chose Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings to provide a fire protection coating solution for its breathtaking structure.
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New Fireproofing Coating Delivers Safety and Value Across the Supply Chain

New Fireproofing Coating Delivers Safety and Value Across the Supply Chain

Peter Scott
August 1, 2019
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Users of protective coatings demand high-performance products that address multiple operational scenarios.
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Protecting Industrial Facilities from Harsh Environmental Corrosion

Protecting Industrial Facilities from Harsh Environmental Corrosion

August 1, 2019
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To maximize equipment life and safe production, innovative chemically bonded phosphate ceramic coatings provide durable protection from atmospheric and chemical corrosion.
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AkzoNobel Partners with the Rijksmuseum for Live Restoration of Rembrandt’s Night Watch

AkzoNobel Partners with the Rijksmuseum for Live Restoration of Rembrandt’s Night Watch

August 1, 2019
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One of the world's most celebrated masterpieces, The Night Watch, will undergo the most innovative restoration in the history of art thanks to a partnership between Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum and AkzoNobel.
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