curing

Electrocoating

Akzo Nobel to buy BASF coatings

The transaction would include technologies, patents and trademarks, as well as securing supply to customers worldwide.

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Powder Coating

Steel Manufacturer Hannibal Ind. Opens Houston Plant, Powder Coat Facility

110,000-square-foot facility will house the company's new powder-coating production line, an environmental room and additional office space.

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Parts Cleaning

Painting a Boeing 737: See The Video

The cost is between $100,000 to $200,000 to prep and paint each plane, depending on which colors are chosen, and how many colors.

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Powder Coating

Axalta Celebrates 150 Years in Coatings

First products developed in Germany in 1866, and since has grown into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of liquid and powder coatings.

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curing

Powder Coating Q&A: Curing Powder and Liquid Paint in One Oven

What are the pros and cons of using a common curing oven for powder coatings and liquid painting?

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automotive

BASF Wins 2015 Nissan Award

BASF received the Nissan “Spirit of Monozukuri” award at the annual conference in Tennessee.

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January's Go-To-Guy: Bill Lekki, Precious Plate

Bill Lekki, technical director of Precious Plate, began working for the company 35 years ago and is the Go-To-Guy. Also: Adrian “Sergio” Sanchez and Kally Powell from All-Color Powder Coating.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Q&A: Powder Cure Temperatures

Is there a polyester powder or other powder chemistry that can be cured below 250°F?

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Lawrence Tech Students Share Designs Inspired by Axalta’s “Radiant Red”

LTU’s program established in 2007 at request of automotive industry manufacturers to help train and identify designers.

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