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Additives Company to Phase Out PFAS Products in 2025

BYK Additives will end production of PFAS-containing additives by 2025 and offer environmentally friendly alternatives to customers.

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energy

Portfolio of Energy-Curable Coatings Launched

PPG's DuraNEXT portfolio includes EB and UV curable coatings, offering rapid, energy-efficient solutions for metal coil coaters.

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Polishing Compounds and Surface Finishing Products

The Farécla line is designed for optimal finishes on painted surfaces, gel coats and wood lacquer.

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nasf

Finishing Industry to Gather for Washington Forum 2024

Finishing professionals from across the nation to convene in Washington D.C. to discuss policy at the NASF 2024 Washington Forum Sept. 16-18.

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editorial

The Role of Surface Finishing in Modern Manufacturing: Trends and Best Practices

The entire manufacturing process for any part can benefit from considering the final finish early in the process. This article discusses trends in surface finishing with the goal of facilitating better communication with potential partners.

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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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Powder Coating

Zinc Epoxy Powder Primer for Better Corrosion Protection

Product complements new line of PPG high-performance powder primers.

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ERP Software Time Saving Feature Eliminates Manual Review

This capability eliminates the need for manually reviewing all scheduled entries to get a clear understanding of how much load is being placed in various areas of production.

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economics

Top Shop Pivots With Industry Demands

Moving from cars and motorcycles to its current aerospace and architecture customer base, this California powder coatings shop has evolved and grown with the changing market.

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Overall Finishing Activity Accelerated Contraction in June, Closing at 44.0

Finishing activity accelerated contraction for the second month in a row, down 2.5 points from May. Two months does not a trend make, but it does suggest that some degree of softening is real. Because contraction is common across industry segments reinforces that likelihood.

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