Finishing Today back issues from June 2007:
Buyer beware.(viewpoint)
Jun 01, 2007; ... One of the most prevailing trends in the coatings industry, and manufacturing in general, is the move toward lower-cost goods emanating mainly from developing nations, particularly China. China offers extremely low labor costs, a pro-business environment, an eager and industrious ...
Meetings, shows and seminars in 2007 & 2008.(agenda)(Conference news)(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2007 ... JUNE 13-15 Coatings for Plastics Symposium, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, IL, 888.530.6714, marsoupiand@bnpmedia. com, www.coatingsforplastics.com 21 ASTM Symposium on Wear and Friction Test Methods for Coatings and Surface Treatments, Loews Miami Beach ...
In-line stripping options.(Letter to the editor)
Jun 01, 2007; ... We were surprised to see only one technology mentioned or recommended--thermal burn-off --in response to the question about in-line rack and hook stripping ("Ask Joe Powder," March 2007, online at www.finishingtodaymag.com). It has been our experience that any thermal stripping method will ...
Testing proves performance of nanoscale coatings.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... nCoat, Inc. headquartered in Whitsett, NC, has released information on three development projects currently in testing that are exploring the efficacy and performance of nanoscale coating (surface treatment materials) developed at the company. The testing was done by potential customers at ...
Behr, DuPont coating technologies win PACE Awards.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Behr GmbH & Co. and DuPont both received 2007 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Awards for innovative, environmentally friendly coating technologies. Behr's award was presented for BehrOxal[R], an anti-corrosion coating technology ...
Jian Huang buys two coating removal robots.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Ecosphere Technologies, Inc., Stuart, FL, a provider of clean air and water technology solutions, has sold two additional units of its Ecosphere Remote Operating Vehicle (E-ROV) coating removal robots under its exclusive distribution agreement with Jian Huang Engineering Pte., Ltd. of ...
GM to implement innovative finishing technology.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... General Motors (GM) will modify the paint shop at its Toluca, Mexico, assembly plant later this year with a three-coat, one-bake painting process from DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings known as "3-Wet." The technology is designed to reduce facility operating costs and provide environmental ...
Akzo Nobel opens nominations for most influential women in Collision Repair.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Akzo Nobel has begun accepting nominations for the 2007 Most Influential Women (MIW) in the Collision Repair Industry. The 2007 awards event will be held in November at the Wynn Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Akzo Nobel will continue its annual scholarship, in ...
PPG launches contest for Duranar coatings.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... PPG Industries is inviting architects and glazing contractors to participate in the "Duranar Coatings Hall of Architecture Contest" as part of its 40th anniversary celebration of Duranar coatings. There will be two separate contestant categories: one for architects, and one for glazing ...
Shercon relocates U.S. operations to Cypress, CA.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Shercon, Inc. will move its offices from 10425 Slusher Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA, to 6262 Katella Ave., Cypress CA, on July 9, 2007. According to the company, the move stems from several years of unprecedented growth and the increased demand for Shercon masking and OEM molded rubber ...
Raymor Aerospace receives AS 9100 certification.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Raymor Aerospace, the wholly owned subsidiary of Raymor Industries Inc., has received AS 9100 certification for its thermal spray coating operations. The AS 9100 certification of the company's quality system, achieved after intense auditing, is a prerequisite in becoming an approved ...
Akzo Nobel opens expansion in Pontiac, MI.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Akzo Nobel Automotive Plastic Coatings and Car Refinishes North America has opened a new production facility expansion in Pontiac, MI. The expansion adds 11,000 [ft.sup.2] of production space, enabling an additional 150,000 gallons of capacity. According to the company, an ...
Atlas adds test site in India, receives accreditation in France.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Atlas Weathering Services Group, a division of Atlas Material Testing Technology, has added a new Worldwide Exposure Network site in the southeast region of India. Located near Chennai, the new site will be the first official outdoor exposure site in India and is characterized by a ...
NSL Analytical Services to expand to new facility.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... NSL Analytical Services is relocating its operations to a newly renovated, state-of-the art facility in the Cranwood Industrial Park of Warrensville Heights, OH. The move to the 31,800 [ft.sup.2] building will enable NSL to consolidate all its testing operations under one roof. It will ...
Wheelabrator Group to establish manufacturing facility in Wrzesnia, Poland.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Wheelabrator Group, a manufacturer of surface preparation technologies, recently unveiled plans for a multi-million dollar manufacturing facility in Poland, accelerating its expansion plans into central and Eastern Europe. The 377,000 ft2 facility will be located in Wrzesnia, Poland, and ...
PPG acquires Champion Coatings.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... PPG Industries has acquired certain assets of Champion Coatings, Inc., Houston, TX. Terms were not disclosed. Champion Coatings is a manufacturer of high performance coatings for the rail, marine and overland industries. The company operates one manufacturing facility in Houston ...
Ternium to acquire U.S. coil coating operation.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Ternium S.A., one of the leading steel companies in Latin America, has entered into a definitive agreement under which it expects to obtain control of Grupo Imsa S.A.B. de C.V. in Mexico, which owns the U.S.-based coil coating operation Steelscape Inc., for a total consideration (equity ...
ACCESSA and NCP Coatings form strategic partnership.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... ACCESSA Coatings Solutions and NCP Coatings Inc. have aligned to form a strategic partnership whereby ACCESSA will serve as the sales and distribution partner for NCP's general industrial and military chemical ...
BASF Coatings and Hyundai form global partnership.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... BASF Coatings is forming a global partnership with Hyundai Motor Co. to provide refinish coating products, as well as training services and support for Hyundai's aftermarket network. Terms of the partnership were not disclosed, but the program rollout is already in progress. ...
Research Group established for Powder Coatings.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Powder Coating Research Group has been established in Cleveland, OH, to provide consulting and lab services as a comprehensive solution. The company offers a combination of consulting, processing and analytical lab services, along with pilot production capabilities. ...
Akzo Nobel to acquire Ceilcote.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)(Akzo Nobel N.V.)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Akzo Nobel has signed an agreement to acquire the worldwide Ceilcote business from the German-based KCH Group for close to EUR 12 million. Ceilcote specializes in high performance, ...
Soliant creates paint film for Toyota Avensis doorstep.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Soliant has created a new Fluorex[R] bright film for the Toyota Avensis brand name to be molded into the doorstep, enabling it to be completely decorated and molded in polypropylene. The film also enables the Toyota brand name "Avensis" to be recessed with a decorative and stylish brushed ...
Rohm and Haas to sell European Auto Coatings business.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Rohm and Haas Co. has signed a definitive agreement to sell its European Automotive Coatings business, including its manufacturing site in Strullendorf, Germany, to the Mader Group, an independent manufacturer of high-tech industrial paints and coatings based in Lille, France, with ...
Dow Polyurethanes completes acquisition of Hyperlast.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Dow Polyurethanes, a business group of The Dow Chemical Co., has completed the acquisition of British Vita's polyurethane systems business, Hyperlast Ltd. The Hyperlast acquisition includes elastomer systems enterprises in the United Kingdom and North America, as well as Autothane Ltd., a ...
"American Manufacturing" to be focus of FIN-X keynote address.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Management consultant, author and trainer Michael P. Collins will present the keynote address at FIN-X '07, which will be held September 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. Collins recently published his third book titled Saving American Manufacturing, which ...
SUR/FIN 2007 to include automotive track.(INDUSTRY & COMPANY NEWS)(National Association for Surface Finishing)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Organizers of SUR/FIN 2007, which will take place on August 13-16 at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, OH, have broadened the scope of the tradeshow's educational program with a new Automotive Track. The track will be composed of 12 or more sessions taking place over the course ...
Bill Goughenour: Wood Coatings Business Unit manager, ACCESSA Coatings.(people)
Jun 01, 2007 ... ACCESSA Coatings Solutions has hired Bill Goughenour as Wood Coatings Business Unit manager. Goughenour has 30 years of experience working in the wood coatings industry, including ...
Eileen Sottile: Collision Industry Advancement Initiative (CIAI) Advisory Council.(people)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Akzo Nobel has appointed Eileen Sottile, director of Government Relations for Keystone Automotive Industries, to the Collision Industry Advancement Initiative (CIAI) Advisory Council. Sottile will serve on the council for one year and will become the new chair of the council in the fall of ...
Joe Ramuta: regional sales manager, Linetec.(people)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Linetec has hired Joe Ramuta as its regional sales manager serving Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Drawing from 19 years of experience in the window industry, Ramuta will counsel customers on architectural and commercial finishing choices. Ramuta joins Linetec from its sibling ...
Robert Krystyniak: manager, strategic alliances, PPG Construction Market Team.(people)
Jun 01, 2007 ... PPG Industries has appointed Robert Krystyniak as manager, strategic alliances, for the company's Construction Market Team. In his new post, Krystyniak will identify and develop collaborative opportunities in the construction market. Krystyniak, a sales and marketing veteran of more than ...
Jose Maria Bermudez: director, Latin American Region, Rohm and Haas Co.(people)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Jose Maria Bermudez has been named director of Rohm and Haas Co.'s Latin American Region and appointed to the company's Leadership Council effective April 1, 2007. He will also continue his present responsibilities as Latin American Region general manager, Paint and Coatings Materials ....
International Paint hires account executives, sales manager.(people)
Jun 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] International Paint LLC, a division of Akzo Nobel, has hired Martin Goodman, Randy Bauknecht and Eric Shelton as senior account executives. Goodman will handle protective coatings sales in South Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. Bauknecht will handle ...
Henri Politi: president, Protech do Brasil.(people)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Henri Politi, president of Protech do Brasil, has retired from his position as of April 30, 2007. Politi was a driving force in the growth of Protech's South American powder coatings business since its inception in 1999. Protech has named a four-member management team, three of whom have ...
MetoKote appoints Beatty and Schira as vice presidents.(people)
Jun 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MetoKote Corp., Inc., Lima, Ohio, a manufacturer of protective coatings, has appointed Joe Beatty to vice president of North American General Purpose Business and Tim Schira to vice president of Human Resources. Beatty's responsibilities ...
A mentor for the ages: Burt Windeknecht will retire from Becker Powder Coatings, Inc. on June 30. He will be greatly missed by many.(tribute)
Jun 01, 2007; ... For 47 years, Burton Doyle Windeknecht has been an icon in the powder coating industry, and for the past 20 years of my powder coating career he has been a "Mentor for the Ages." Burt will retire from Becker Powder Coatings, Inc. and the powder coating industry on June 30, 2007 and will be ...
Coil coating: meeting the needs of today's markets.(Coil Coating Corner)
Jun 01, 2007; ... As a member of the coil coating industry, I am pleased to see that the prepaint process continues to provide the flexibility to meet new manufacturing challenges and growing needs in the marketplace. It is fascinating to see the new colors, textures and patterns on the coil lines today ....
Online color measurement for coil coatings.(COIL COATINGS: ONLINE COLOR MEASUREMENT)
Jun 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With paint lines running well in excess of 300 fpm, it is essential that a coil coater know the color of the product as early in the process as possible. With this information, adjustments can be made to increase or decrease the film thickness of the paint ...
Bottom-line benefits of prepainted metal: using prepainted metal can provide manufacturers with a streamlined manufacturing process, cost savings and a more environmentally friendly plant.(COIL COATINGS: PREPAINTED METAL)
Jun 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the old days of traditional manufacturing, steel and other metals arrived at factories in a raw, untreated, unpainted state. Companies would fabricate and paint or treat the metal components of their product at the plant. This was a costly, ...
Meeting the challenges of modern appliances: new pretreatment systems, coil primers and coatings are helping appliance manufacturers meet environmental regulations and consumer demands.(COIL COATINGS: APPLIANCES)
Jun 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RoHS Directive implemented by the European Union, along with an expanded use of stainless steel and new design trends, have had a significant impact on the appliance market over the past year. Many appliance manufacturers--particularly those that rely ...
The test of time: will your finish last? Developing a comprehensive testing plan with the right evaluation methods can help you avoid finish failures and improve your bottom line.(QUALITY/TESTING: THE TEST OF TIME)
Jun 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A major manufacturer of contract office furnishings was suddenly faced with a series of product discoloration issues. In particular, one color of powder coated steel office furniture resulted in more than $400,000 in warranty costs during one year alone ....
Practical solutions for measuring coating thickness: recent technological advances in coating thickness measurement are improving accuracy, providing solutions to new applications and simplifying data documentation.(QUALITY/TESTING: COATING THICKNESS MEASUREMENT)
Jun 01, 2007; ... [FIGURE 1 OMITTED] Common coating thickness applications include measuring paint or powder coating over ferrous and nonferrous substrates. Other applications could be measuring plating thickness over steel or anodize over aluminum. Measurement methods used by handheld coating ...
A test of service: a new test lab at Thierica Equipment can help finishing professionals validate paint application methods and develop new products.(QUALITY/TESTING: THIERICA TEST LAB)
Jun 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From the time it was established in 1945, Thierica Equipment Co., headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, has always aimed to provide the finishing industry with high-quality, state-of-the-art finishing systems. From conveyors and spray booths to robotic ...
3 Tips for better touch-up: touch-up paint often is the best way to cover coating imperfections. However, using the right supplier and application method, ensuring an exact match to the original coating, and perfecting the required skills are crucial to optimizing the final results.(TOUCH-UP PAINT: 3 TIPS)
Jun 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most coated surfaces encounter the same inevitable problems--imperfections, scratches, nicks and other damage from production and assembly, all of which can cause customer dissatisfaction. What is the best way to handle these issues? Scrapping ...
One-stop class "A" finishing: how can custom coaters maintain a successful niche in an increasingly competitive market? For one company in Grand Rapids, MI, the answer has been to offer a broad array of services to meet virtually any finishing requirement.(FINISHING PROFILE: MILLER PRODUCTS)(Michigan, United States)
Jun 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom coaters used to be able to focus on one area of expertise --be it powder, electrocoat, wet spray or another technology--to create successful niche for themselves. Increasingly, however, many finish coaters are finding that they must take on a broad ...
Water-based furniture coatings.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ICA GROUP: This company has developed a lacquered, glazed, bicolor water-based coating system that is designed to ensure that the final appearance of reproduction furniture remains intact. According to the company, the coatings allow for a drastic ...
Primerless coating system.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... COVALENCE ADHESIVES CORROSION PROTECTION GROUP: Polyken 4000 PCS is a new cold-applied primerless coating system for the corrosion protection of joints, fittings and specialty piping. The system does not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and does not ...
Special effect coatings.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS (ANAC): This company has launched a new range of special effect coatings for airlines and aircraft livery, including mica-based and iridescent/ "interference" finishes. Mica-based finishes are offered in "Satin," "Crystal" and "Diamond" effects and provide a ...
Eco-solvent inks.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... INK TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD.: The new EVO-Sol inks are eco-solvent inks developed for the wide-format printing industry. The inks are compatible with OEM products for both color and performance, and they also offer added enhancements for the user, including improved resistance to scratches, ...
"NEAT" product for coatings stabilization.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS: The new Novel Encapsulated Additives Technology (NEAT) for coatings stabilization is designed to enable waterborne coatings to attain a level of protection equivalent to that achieved with high-performance stabilizers in solventborne systems. Introduced at the ...
Wall and ceiling coating system.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VALSPAR FLOORING, A DIVISION OF VALSPAR CORP.: The new Descoglas[R] RF reinforced wall and ceiling coating system is designed to help facilities and contractors achieve smooth, seamless environments by connecting unlike substrates without the use of joints ...
Powder coatings additive.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... CLARIANT PIGMENTS & ADDITIVES DIVISION: Licocene[R] PP 1502 fine grain is a new additive designed to improve the adhesion of silicon-based products ...
Food can coatings.(MATERIALS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... GRACE DAREX[R] PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES: Apperta[TM] coatings are designed for full aperture easy-open end (FAEOE) food cans. The internal, external and score repair coatings reportedly offer ...
Arrow-Shaped Crossbar.(EQUIPMENT)
Jun 01, 2007 ... MIGHTY HOOK: The Arrow Bar[TM] is engineered to hang both lightweight and heavy products that cannot be held securely by conventional hook/ hanging methods in powder coating, liquid coating and e-coating applications. Durable and engineered with a low profile, the laser-cut arrow design ...
IR boost system.(EQUIPMENT)
Jun 01, 2007 ... DAVID WEISMAN, L.L.C.: The Fast Response Electric Infrared (IR) Boost Oven System is designed to boost the temperatures of liquid or powder coatings on small, medium and large three-dimensional products prior to entering a hot air/convection oven. The system features fast-response electric ...
Coating thickness test gauge.(EQUIPMENT)
Jun 01, 2007 ... ELEKTROPHYSIK: The new MiniTest 700 Series coating thickness testing gauges feature digital SIDSP[R] technology sensors for high repeatability. Unlike analog sensors, the SIDSP technology sensors calculate the complete thickness value at the actual point of measurement, in the sensor where ...
Upblast wheel for pipe machines.(EQUIPMENT)
Jun 01, 2007 ... WHEELABRATOR: The new Upblast EZEFIT[TM] Wheel is designed for high-production pipe cleaning machines that must meet the stringent surface preparation requirements of the pipe coating industry. The wheels mount in the blast cabinet and are positioned under the pipe to maintain a close and ...
Drum alarm.(EQUIPMENT)
Jun 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GIZMO ENGINEERING: A new battery-powered liquid level alarm monitors levels in drums, tanks and containers. When a drum or container runs low, the alarm beeps and flashes to alert personnel immediately. The alarm ...
Oscillating sand tester.(EQUIPMENT)
Jun 01, 2007 ... PAUL N. GARDNER CO.: Described in ASTM F 735, the Model 6100 oscillating sand tester is used to measure the resistance of a material to surface abrasion and scratching. Its primary application is for transparent materials and coatings used on windows and lenses, but it can also be used to ...
Sealless, non-metallic pumps.(EQUIPMENT)(Viking Pump Inc. has designed non-metallic pumps)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... VIKING[R] PUMP: The Composite Mag Drive (CMD) is a new series of sealless, non-metallic pumps designed for crucial liquid containment applications, including corrosive chemicals, volatile organic chemicals and flammable liquids. The pumps' engineered-fluoropolymer and ceramic-wetted ...
Batching controller.(EQUIPMENT)(Sterling Scale Company Inc. has developed Model 880A Batching Controller )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... STERLING SCALE: Model 880A Batching Controller is designed to be simple to operate in even the most demanding applications. The standard version includes a full alpha/numeric keypad, a dual fiber-optic LCD display, three full-duplex communications ports, three ...
Coil coatings brochure.(LITERATURE)
Jun 01, 2007 ... BASF COATINGS: A new coil coatings brochure provides information for the construction, household appliance, and automotive industries on the company's entire coil coatings product portfolio, as well as on technologies, the latest developments, and numerous service concepts ....
Ask Joe Powder.(answers)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Dear Joe, Are there any issues with using aluminum versus steel panels to do system sprayouts? We use a polyester epoxy blend powder. Paulo Dos Santos Dear Paulo, The panel type shouldn't make much of a difference. Remember that aluminum is a ...