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2026 Directory and Technology Guide

December 2025

Digital Edition
From TGIC-Based Polyester Powder Coating to TGIC-Free Alternative
Cover Story

From TGIC-Based Polyester Powder Coating to TGIC-Free Alternative

Users should be aware of differences in application performance, cure response and coating performance before making the change from a traditional TGIC polyester powder coating to a TGIC-free alternative.

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In this Issue

Cleaning for Plating Success
Parts Cleaning

Cleaning for Plating Success

A quick guide to surface preparation prior to electroplating.

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SMART Water: A New Wave in Water Management
Parts Cleaning

SMART Water: A New Wave in Water Management

Intelligent approach to water management leverages real-time data to optimize water as a strategic resource.

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Solvent Versus Aqueous: Busting the Myths
basics

Solvent Versus Aqueous: Busting the Myths

Is aqueous cleaning “greener” than solvent cleaning? Is solvent a more effective cleaner than aqueous? These and many other questions are answered here to debunk the misconceptions that many manufacturers have held onto for years.

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‘Warming Up’ to the Truth about Ovens for Surface Treatment
Powder Coating

‘Warming Up’ to the Truth about Ovens for Surface Treatment

Understanding the different types of oven heat technology for surface finishing, including how they work, and their advantages and disadvantages, can help determine the best heating solution for an application.

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