Articles

1 Aug 2003

Innovation...a Strange Bird

A few weeks ago, I encountered an article in the Wall Street Journal about a new invention that seeks to revolutionize the poultry industry, specifically the way that chickens are “wrangled.” Just to give you a little bit of background, the article states that currently, about 95% of all chickens are herded manually.

1 Aug 2003

It’s a Family Affair

Joanne Marozza is the NAMF President, but that is only one facet of this busy woman's life...

1 Aug 2003

Knaack’s Tool Boxes “Pick Up” Long-Term Appearance with Powder Coated Finish

That head-turning, just-out-of-the-factory mirror finish on aluminum tool boxes can last a long time, according to Knaack Manufacturing Company, one of the largest suppliers of industrial tool boxes and pick-up truck and van equipment.

1 Aug 2003

Make Your Mark With The Powder Coated Tough Mark

The Powder Coated Tough Mark was created to provide an easily recognized symbol that promotes powder coating and a powder coated finish, similar to the wool and cotton marks.

1 Jul 2003

Building a Custom Rack

A rack is a rack is a rack. Not so at Cornerstone Rack and Tooling, where each rack is specifically designed and engineered for its application...

1 Jul 2003

Putting Coatings to the Test

A comparison of two effective approaches to accelerated weathering and light stability testing...

1 Jul 2003

Reality Check: Small Town Appeal

For my story, “Mining for Efficiency,” I traveled to Garner, Iowa, a small town populated by just over 3,000 people.

1 Jul 2003

Application Variables for Powder Coating Systems

Introduction Despite the effect of several years of worldwide economic slowdown, the powder coating industry continues to grow in North America with an average annual rate (in pounds produced) of 12 to 15 percent.

1 Jul 2003

Multi-Color Finishes

Question: Way, way back, about 30+ years, I remember that there was a coating that when sprayed resulted in a “multicolor” spatter finish.

1 Jul 2003

Mining for Efficiency

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. develops service vehicles and material handling systems for a variety of industries. Recently, IMT made some changes to its paint booth filtration system that resulted in a cost savings of 68%. Here's how the company pulled it off...

1 Jul 2003