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The Science of Watching Paint Dry

New research shows a new physical mechanism that separates particles according to their size during the drying of wet coatings.

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Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Valspar for $11.3 Billion

Companies say they have highly complementary paints and coatings offerings, and transaction results in an exceptional, diversified array of strong brands and technologies.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Q&A: Adding More Cure Capacity

Can the powder material supplier change the new powders so they will work in our oven?

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Increase Your Profits by Improving Your Oven

A guide for choosing an efficient, uniform oven system to quickly complete the process.

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John Fletcher Stands Down as Chairman of ASTM D01 Paint Committee

Fletcher ill continue his role as Chairman of D01 Sub-committee D01.23: Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.

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masking

Hentzen Coatings Awards Newest Approved Applicator, PTF Industrial Coatings

After line audit and physical testing to the AAMA 2605 specification, PTF Industrial Coatings in Hialeah, Florida, awarded Approved Applicator status.

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Powder Coating

Carlisle Acquires MS Oberflächentechnik AG

Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of powder coating systems and related components has annual sales of approximately $6 million.

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BASF Opens New Automotive Center in Houston

Center includes the latest in virtual and in-person training facilities, spray booths and market-leading application equipment.

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Powder Coating

Prime Restoration Featured by Memphis Chamber

A full service commercial and industrial abrasive blasting, surface preparation, painting and powder coating firm is expanding.

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masking

Measure soluble salts on surfaces significantly faster with the new Elcometer 130 SSP Soluble Salt Profiler

Portable, hand-held gauge which accurately and reliably measures 4 Bresle equivalent readings in less than three minutes

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