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The system upgrade supports cleaner, more efficient operations at Orafol’s expanded coatings facility in Germany.

PPG’s fluoropolymer powder coatings play a key role in finishing the complex, large-scale Lyrik Back Bay development over Boston’s I-90 corridor.

When concrete faces traffic and chemical stress, coatings may be the key to extending its life and performance.

A closer look at automated vs. manual fineness testing reveals potential benefits in precision and repeatability.

Barrier strength, conductivity and thinner layers? Graphene is helping coatings do more with less.

A new thermal insulative coating helps eliminate corrosion under insulation while offering a safer, more sustainable alternative to traditional systems.

Common oversights in blast room maintenance can lead to costly failures. Know the risk factors that accelerate equipment breakdowns.

Researchers developed a superhydrophobic textile coating from discarded fabrics — a promising alternative to fluorinated finishes in apparel applications.

Industry-wide regulatory pressure is pushing coatings manufacturers to assess PFAS use, explore alternatives and prepare for sweeping chemical restrictions.

A new paint process at a truck manufacturing plant reduces energy use and CO₂ emissions while maintaining production efficiency.