On the coast, painted walls tend to fade faster, are pummeled with wind-driven rain, are exposed to salt around the clock, and are breeding grounds for bio-growth like algae and fungus. One seven-story Destin, Florida, resort nestled between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico was looking for a fresh update but wanted more longevity for its money.
Joe Powder, aka Kevin Biller of ChemQuest Powder Coating Research, shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.
Electrically and pneumatically powered industrial mixers are both common mixer types found in paint and coatings production facilities. This article discusses some of the top considerations to keep in mind when making an investment in new mixing equipment.
To address the issue of mold in the Navy fleet, a new program has begun developing a biocidal mold-inhibiting coating alongside an industry partner for use in ship interior spaces. This coating is based on an already qualified MIL-PRF-24596 coating with the addition of mold-inhibiting additives.
Fact.MR, a market research firm, reported that the global coating additives market is estimated to surpass US$ 9.3 billion in 2023. Increasing utilization of innovative coating additives in construction paints to improve the surface effectiveness, as well as viscosity of substrates, is one of the prominent factors propelling sales.
As manufacturing becomes more automated or dependent on robotic technologies, people have become more interested in how this progress could improve paint preparation. Options in high-tech mixing and paint-filling equipment are explored in this article.
In an exclusive PCI interview, PPG Architectural Coatings product expert
John Salvadore answers questions on emerging product and service trends in the coatings space, meeting sustainable standards, and more.
Airlines and operators now have the opportunity to optimize the paint maintenance schedules for their entire fleets thanks to a digital management system developed by AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings business.
A Resuflor™ topcoat system has been used to ensure a reliable and robust floor surface for the L-159E aircraft that are being used to conduct combat training.
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