The concept of an organic coating system consisting of a hot-melt coating (also known as thermoplastic coating), overcoated with a water-thinned coating while in the molten state, was explored by the development of solvent-free shop primers for forest product-based exterior architectural components. These shop primers with and without commercially available finishes were compared to selected commercial coating systems on various substrates by weather exposure in multiple locations. The concept is in its infancy, but coatings developed are commercially practical with performance equal or superior to conventional coating systems of recognized quality. Suggested applications of the concept include road marking and interior trim. The field is open for exploitation.

The super slippery coating surface has been shown to generate fuel and emissions savings on average of nine percent.

TamiSolve® NxG is a novel, next-generation high-performance solvent with a favorable safety, health and environmental profile compared with NMP and NEP.

Due to the low concentration needed, this biocide does not compromise the paint’s chemical structure, color or other cooperative biocides involved. Instead it opens up new formulation possibilities for the active ingredients used in controlling antifouling performance.

Formulators in the United States will continue to use AMP as one of the most effective products in next-generation coatings with an improved environmental profile.

Stahl has named Frank Brouwer to be the company’s Green Technology Chemist.

As power and efficiency of UV/LED devices have improved, they are being used in more processes

 Revolutionary new air distribution system enables air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps to set new standard in energy-efficiency, as well as optimized production. 

The unsurpassed brilliance, pronounced flop effect, gloss and opacity of vacuum metalized aluminum pigments allows coatings formulators to produce dynamic chrome effects.