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AkzoNobel offers insight on how businesses can reduce energy and further improve sustainability in their powder coating lines, from initial line loading and pretreatment, to application and curing.

PPG discusses its multifaceted approach to sustainability and product stewardship; a comprehensive and multivariable methodology, which was informed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. This approach supports the idea that paint and coatings technologies are key to meeting green building standards.

When it comes to the packaging industry, sustainable solutions are essential in order to meet governments’ ambitious environmental targets as well as demands from the eco-conscious consumer. Sherwin-Williams discusses innovation in metal packaging technologies and how collaboration is required across the whole supply chain.

We currently use a "midnight black” wrinkle powder coating supplied by a major powder producer. Can a second touchup coat be applied after the first coat has cured? Read the answer to this question and more in this edition of Ask Joe Powder. 

This article explores the expertise, steadfast commitment to safety, and overarching mindset of responsibility that is invested to get chemical ingredients where they need to go.

The TiO₂ industry continues to experience difficult times. Multi-national producer volume in 1Q23 was 31% lower than 1Q22, while net exports from China increased 22%. This followed a fourth quarter that was down 35% compared to the previous year. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel, and if so, how long is the tunnel?

The needs of fluid-handling operations are as varied as the kinds of liquids they handle. For those that mix fluids together, some might require small-batch blending, while others need to mix large quantities. Some operations need only gentle mixing, while others may require vigorous agitation. So, how do you know what the right mixer is for your operation?

Polymers are unlike other types of compounds because of their extremely large size, which has a great impact on their unique properties and how they behave in different phase states. Many applications of polymers and polymer coatings need flexibility at low to ambient temperatures. This article explores the difference between amorphous and crystalline polymers.