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Full of Energy
One thing I’ve continually heard over the past several months is the need for finishing facilities to become more energy efficient in order to hold down costs and run a leaner operation.
Read MoreA New Wrinkle
The same paint does not produce the same wrinkle texture when applied by the vendors—and we have tried different vendors. The only difference I can see is that we use electrically-fired ovens and they use gas-fired ovens. What do you think about this?
Read MoreJoin The Clubs
June saw annual meetings and conferences for two of the largest trade groups in surface finishing, as the National Association of Surface Finishers and the Chemical Coaters Association International held gatherings in Grand Rapids and Sarasota, respectfully. The Powder Coating Institute held its annual meeting in late May in Austin Texas.
Read MoreVolkswagen: Red, White, Blue … and Green inspires new $120M plant
Volkswagen: Red, White, Blue … and Green inspires new $120M plant
Read MorePaint Color Vs. Adhesion
Is there something inherent in black pigment, or in other materials or processes used to make black paint, that prevents it from adhering as well as other colors do?
Read MoreIs Grinding E-Coated Parts Safe?
Can you tell me if it is safe to rework electrocoated parts with grinding—using pads to remove the coating, and so on?
Read MoreClosed-Loop Cleaning/Pretreatment
System fits with 'keep it simple' powder coating philosophy
Read MorePainting Fire Apparatus
The finish on a "fire engine" has to have parade quality and tractor durability. Pierce Manufacturing has new facilities that produce finishes exceeding fire-department expectations while meeting production needs of the next decade...
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