Paint & Coatings Industry articles from November 2005

Paint & Coatings Industry archives from November 2005

Whither the fate of the powder coatings industry?(Guest VIEWPOINT)
November 1, 2005... As I walked down the aisles of the Coatings 2005 exhibition in Indianapolis. I pondered what has transpired in the powder coatings industry over the last three decades. I entered this illustrious industry in the 1970s as a laboratory...

Pesola honored--with NPCA industry achievement award.(NPCA 2005 Honorees)
November 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Philip L. Pesola, executive vice president of Delta Laboratories, Inc., Ocala, Fla., received the Industry Achievement Award during the National Paint & Coatings Association's (NPCA) 2005 Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Oct. 23-25....

NPCA names this year's Industry Statesmen.(NPCA 2005 Honorees)
November 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Six industry members received Industry Statesman Awards during the National Paint & Coatings Association's (NPCA) 2005 Annual Meeting in Cleveland. The Industry Statesman Award is an honor given by NPCA to individuals in...

Hill receives 2005 FSCT Heckel Award.(INDUSTRY news)
November 1, 2005... BLUE BELL, Pa. -- The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) has announced that FSCT Past-President Thomas E. Hill, president and CEO of The Coatings Alliance, has been named the 2005 recipient of the organization's highest...

New technologies may reduce or eliminate use of radioactive materials.(INDUSTRY news)
November 1, 2005... BOSTON -- Two leading manufacturers of product measurement and quality control equipment--EGS Gauging Inc. of Billerica, Mass., and NDC Infrared Engineering, Inc., of Irwindale, Calif.--have been awarded funding by the U.S. Environmental...

Carl Archer, valued member of ECKART team.(OBITUARIES)
November 1, 2005... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Carl Archer, a 36-year veteran of the coatings industry and a territory sales manager for ECKART America, has passed away. According to John Kruzel, ECKART America director of sales--Coatings & Plastics. "Carl was a good...

William Wilson, past president of Baltimore Coatings Assn.(OBITUARIES)
November 1, 2005... CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. -- William Wilson, 88, former vice president of Van Horn Metz Co., Conshohocken, Pa., passed away in Baltimore on August 16. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of Princeton University and past president of the Baltimore Coatings...

Ask the expert.(INDUSTRY news)
November 1, 2005... Q We are having difficulty getting APE (alkylphenol ethoxylate)-based surfactants. Do you have any alternatives? A Air Products is pleased to offer Carbowet[R] DC01 surfactant to relieve the inconvenience of APE shortages and improve...

Next Electrocoat conference set for April 2006 in Orlando.(INDUSTRY news)
November 1, 2005... CINCINNATI -- ELECTROCOAT 2006, a biennial conference, serves the needs of those involved in electrocoating, from the line operator to the president/owner. Plans are well under way for the next ECOAT, to be held from April 19-21, 2006, at the...

PARA Paints forecasts architectural color palette for 2006.(INDUSTRY news)
November 1, 2005... BRAMPTON. Ontario. Canada -- From traditional to hip, luxurious to retro, conservative to trendy, the color palette for 2006 has something for everyone, says leading Canadian architectural paint brand PARA Paints. "Next year's color...

PRA announces upcoming conferences.(INDUSTRY news)
November 1, 2005... HAMPTON, Middlesex, UK -- The PRA Coatings Technology Centre, UK, has announced two conferences of interest to coatings manufacturers and formulators. The Fluorine and Silicone in Coatings conference will be held December 6-7, 2005, at the...

Cleveland Coatings Society founded via merger.(INDUSTRY news)
November 1, 2005... SHARON CENTER. Ohio -- The Cleveland Society for Coatings Technology (CSCT) and the Cleveland Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) have completed their merger to form the Cleveland Coatings Society. The combined organization is slated to have...

Meetings, shows and educational program.(2005-2006 calendar)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... NOVEMBER 23-24 Central European Coatings Show 2005 www.coatings-group.com DECEMBER 6-7 Fluorine & Silicone in Coatings www.fluorineandsiliconecoatings.com 7-9 Labelexpo Asia www.tarsus-group.com JANUARY...

WACKER commits to South America with new technical center.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... ADRIAN, Mich. -- WACKER has opened a new technical center, located in Jandira, Brazil, which is being situated on the premises of the existing sales office and production facility. The opening of the new technical center serves to support the...

Munzing establishes office facility in Shanghai; lab to follow.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... HEILBRONN, Germany -- Munzing has announced that its Asian subsidiary, Munzing (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., has established an office facility in Shanghai, China. "We are committed to the markets in Asia, and the office in Shanghai will provide a...

ANGUS chemical completes multimillion-dollar expansion.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... BUFFALO GROVE. Ill. -- ANGUS Chemical Co. has completed a multimillion-dollar investment project at its Sterlington, La., production site. The capacity-expansion projects have enabled ANGUS to add additional volume for several products,...

Rotex opens offices in Japan and Germany.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... CINCINNATI -- Rotex, Inc., a global supplier of screening equipment, announced the opening of its Japan and Germany offices--a key move in the company's growing competitive position in both the Asian and European screening equipment markets.

Innovative powder coatings expands to accommodate sales growth and forecasts.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... PENNSAUKEN, -- N.J. Innovative Powder Coatings, LLC, has expanded into a 4,000-sq-ft warehouse adjacent to an existing manufacturing plant to accommodate sales growth and forecasts. The company started manufacturing powder coatings in January...

Frost & Sullivan rewards BASF for TPP pellets.(COMPANY news)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2005... MOUNTAINVIEW, Calif. -- In Boston, the international consultancy Frost & Sullivan granted its "2005 Product Leadership of the Year Award" to BASF for developing a pellet form of triphenylphosphine (TPP). BASF is the first company worldwide to...

Buckman Laboratories celebrates its 60th anniversary.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Buckman Laboratories is celebrating its 60th year in business. The company was founded in September 1945 by Dr. Stanley Buckman, a microbiologist and forester whose vision was to develop chemistries that enhance production and...

Akzo Nobel works with North American ITEC dealerships.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... SASSENHEIM, the Netherlands --Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes is currently working with International Truck and Engine Company (ITEC) to enable it to discover hidden opportunities within its North American operations. Representatives from ITEC...

Arkema awarded for polymers used in antifoulant paints.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... PHILADELPHIA -- Arkema Inc. announced that its Additives Business received an R&D 100 Award for two products that control the self-polishing behavior of marine antifoulant paints, preventing organism growth on the hulls of seagoing ships. ...

Beacon Industrial Group joins HunterLab sales team.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... RESTON, Va. -- Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc., has announced that Beacon Industrial Group has joined its sales team. Beacon will represent HunterLab products and services in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and parts of Tennessee....

Tartan Color & Chemical to represent Wolstenholme in Canada.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... WEST CHICAGO, Ill. -- Wolstenholme International Inc. has announced that Tartan Color & Chemical, Inc., is the company's exclusive representative of metallic ink and pigment and carbon black dispersion products throughout Canada. Tartan Color &...

LORD Corp. introduces two new Metaljacket custom coaters.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... CARY, N.C. -- LORD Corp., manufacturer of MetalJacket brand coatings, has added two new MetalJacket custom coaters. The Finishing Co., based in Franklin Park, III., and AquaArmor Technologies, a subsidiary of S&B Technical Products of Ft....

Michelman unveils new brand identity.(COMPANY news)
November 1, 2005... CINCINNATI -- Michelman. a leading manufacturer of water-based coatings for paperboard and performance-enhancing additives for industrial applications, is unveiling a new brand identity, corporate tagline and marketing campaign designed to...

ALTANA Chemie acquires Kelstar International.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
November 1, 2005... WESEL, Germany -- ALTANA Chemie AG, the Chemicals division of ALTANA AG, has signed an agreement to acquire Kelstar International, a leading U.S. producer of water-based and UV-curable overprint coatings for the paper and board packaging...

Bayer to acquire Polythane Systems, including Everest Coatings.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
November 1, 2005... PITTSBURGH -- Bayer MaterialScience LLC is acquiring Polythane Systems, Inc. (PSI), of Spring, Texas, a leading supplier of spray polyurethane foam roofing systems in the United States. The acquisition includes PSI's Everest Coatings, Inc.,...

Deltech purchases assets of Adco Chemical.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
November 1, 2005... BATON ROUGE, La. -- Deltech Properties has purchased the Newark, N.J.-based assets of Adco Chemical Co. Adco was the former manufacturing arm of UR-Cryl Polymer Corp. and Thibaut and Walker. Deltech Resins. an affiliate, recently acquired...

Barloworld signs agreement with Midas Paints.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
November 1, 2005... SANDTON, South Africa -- Barloworld Ltd. of South Africa has signed an agreement with the owners of Midas Paints (Pty.) Ltd., trading as Midas Earthcote, to acquire the company for a cash consideration of approximately R40 million. The deal,...

ChemQuest and TZ Minerals to market Ti[O.sub.2] pigments.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
November 1, 2005... CINCINNATI, Ohio--The ChemQuest Group, Inc., and TZ Minerals International Pty. Ltd. (TZMI), Australia, have formed a marketing alliance of their consulting practices. The alliance will combine ChemQuest Group's knowledge of the paint and...

Shimadzu partners with IST on software for identifying organic compounds.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
November 1, 2005... COLUMBIA, Md. -- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading global supplier of analytical instrumentation, has entered into a partnership with Ion Signature Technology, Inc. (IST), a developer of advanced technologies for analytical...

Hempel sharpens Middle Eastern focus.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
November 1, 2005... MANAMA, Bahrain -- Hempel shareholders in the Middle East have agreed upon a merger, which will consolidate the company's regional strengths in the marine and decorative paint markets. Danish Paints Middle East Holdings (DPMH), the regional...

Wolstenholme International Inc.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Wolstenholme International Inc., manufacturers and sellers of Unipak[R] metallic inks. bronze and aluminum pigments. and carbon black dispersions, has acquired several key personnel from the former MD-Both Industries. The following people will...

International Paint LLC.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... International Paint LLC, Houston, a division of Akzo Nobel, has recently hired David Dearmore to serve as senior account manager for the rail market.

Flowserve Corp.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Flowserve Corp., Dallas. selected current COO Lewis M. Kling as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors. Kling will succeed interim-chairman, president and CEO Kevin E. Sheehan, who was appointed by the board in April. Sheehan was...

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Brookfield Engineering Laboratories. Middleboro, Mass., recently promoted Joe Moi to vice president of International Business Development. For the past 16 years, Moi has served as managing director of Brookfield Viscometers Ltd. UK. and for two...

Bunge Fertilizantes.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Bunge Fertilizantes, Sao Paulo, Brazil, has appointed Gilmar Pinheiro global product manager to help launch one of its newest products, BIPHOR[TM], a white pigment used in the manufacture of paints, coatings and allied products.

BASF.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... BASF, Florham Park, N.J., has named Patrick M. Prevost president of the company's global Performance Chemicals operating division, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, Prevost has been executive vice president of BASF Corp. and president of the...

Robbins & Myers.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Robbins & Myers. Springfield, Ohio. has appointed Saeid Rahimian president of the newly formed Robbins & Myers Fluid Management Group, which includes Moyno and R&M Energy Systems.

Alberdingk Boley, USA.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Alberdingk Boley, USA, Greensboro. N.C., has appointed Yasmin Sayed-Sweet strategic business director to manage the distribution network, key accounts and new markets. Dr. Sayed-Sweet will be president-elect for FSCT in November 2005.

DS Containers.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Michael Stack has joined DS Containers (DSC), Batavia, Ill.. as account manager. He reports to James Jandora, vice president of sales and marketing, and will be responsible for DSC's sales in the Midwest.

Buckman Laboratories, Inc.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Jody Stobbe has recently been appointed regulatory compliance manager at Buckman Laboratories, Inc., Memphis, Tenn. Her responsibility is maintaining Buckman's Hazardous Material Transportation compliance for the United States and to ensure...

Maroon Inc.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Maroon Inc., a privately held specialty chemical distributor based in Avon, Ohio, has appointed Nanette Szabo inside customer service representative.

Sartomer Company.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Sartomer Company, Exton, Pa., part of Total's Chemicals branch, has appointed Vincent Vadot vice president of finance. Vadot is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling all financial activities for Sartomer.

Honeywell.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... Honeywell, Hopewell, Va., has named Walt Viola director of sales for Nylon Intermediates, a newly created business segment within Honeywell Specialty Materials.

The ChemQuest Group, Inc.(NAMES in the news)
November 1, 2005... The ChemQuest Group, Inc., Cincinnati, has appointed Dr. Zhiming "Jimmy" M. Zhou as general manager. China. Zhou will be located at ChemQuest's newly opened office location in China.

Second quarter--2005: the Paint Industry charges ahead in the second quarter.(MARKET place)
November 1, 2005... The second quarter 2005 was considerably ahead of 2004, carried by the strong results of the Architectural coatings segment. Revisions to the quarterly reports, due to the Annual Report for 2004. caused some changes to both the current...

ABRAFATI: reports favorable outlook for the Brazilian paint market.
November 1, 2005... Paint consumption per capita in Brazil is only 25% of that in developed countries, which is over 20 litres per person per year. The country will move in that direction as production barriers are reduced and purchasing power increases. "ABRAFATI...

Acrylated performance products: for floor coatings with high scratch and abrasian resistance.
November 1, 2005... Floor coatings are commonly used to provide aesthetics and increased durability, especially scratch and abrasion resistance. Wood flooring is normally coated with multiple layers, consisting of a sandable filler, intermediate/build coats and a...

Waterborne, chlorine-free adhesion promoter for TPO: effect of crystallinity on adhesion and gasoline-resistance performance properties.
November 1, 2005... Due to their high chemical stability, low price. excellent balance of physical properties, possible recycling, etc., the amount of polypropylene (PP) and TPO consumed by automotive parts, household electrical appliances and molded general goods...

When should I use 45/0 versus Sphere Spin to analyze color?(QC Solutions for Coatings)
November 1, 2005... "45/0" and "Sphere Spin" refer to the geometry of a color instrument. A 45/0 color instrument is used in situations where we want to measure color the way our eye sees color. Gloss levels influence the way our eye sees color. A high gloss...

New filtration system benefits Neville Chemical.
November 1, 2005... In an extremely competitive industry, Neville Chemical, a recognized leader in synthetic hydrocarbon resins and coumarone-indene resins, found that updating its resin filtration system with a state-of-the-art system on the Finished goods line...

High-temperature paint: helps solve lighting problems at major sports arenas.
November 1, 2005... Reliable lighting is an obvious necessity for sports arenas and entertainment complexes. But early failure is a possibility, given the likelihood of harsh environments. excessive heat and physical abuse at these facilities. For reliable...

Powder coatings: highly reactive, blocking agent-free polyurethane: blocking agent-free (uretdione-based) polyurethane powder coating formulations are emission free and thus comply with the highest ecological requirements. Recently found catalysts lead to a dramatically reduced curing temperature of 120[degrees]C compared to conventional 180[degrees]C.
November 1, 2005... Environmentally safe, highly functional. inexpensive--since the early 1960s powder coatings have developed into a mature technical alternative to liquid coating systems. (1) A great many of the products we use every day are powder coated:...

The problem of mildew.
November 1, 2005... Some years ago, I was engaged as an expert witness by a law firm in Aberdeen. WA. The problem they were dealing with was mildew attack on the wooden homes throughout the area. They had gathered many experts, including Bill Fiest from USDA...

Security ink battles product counterfeiting.
November 1, 2005... Brand theft costs industry an estimated $450 billion a year worldwide through product counterfeiting and grey market diversion. Well-recognized consumer brands that have been carefully nurtured over the years through reliable quality and value...

Water-repellent coating for mobile phone microphones.
November 1, 2005... A new water-repellent coating material has been developed. The coating is composed of low-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene particles and anatasetype nanosized Ti[O.sub.2], fluoro-oil and a polyvinylidene fluoride binder. This material...

Powder Coating: Failures and Analyses.
November 1, 2005... Title: Powder Coating: Failures and Analyses Author: Judith Pietschmann/Research Institute for Precious Metals and Metal Chemistry Publisher: Vincentz Network, 2004, Hannover, Germany Pages: 116 Order information:...

Reducing supply-chain incidents and lowering surcharges with 'smart' packaging: inexpensive paint-can locking accessories pay dividends as loss-management tools.(A DUAL CASE STUDY)
November 1, 2005... A DUAL CASE STUDY Five boxes of tuxedos are ruined at an express courier's sort center when paint cans leak from an adjacent package on a conveyer belt. Combustible solvents, not labeled as dangerous goods, reach a flash point as first...

New coatings technology trend: European SED (EU-25) 2007-2012.
November 1, 2005... This voice-of-the-customer study offers a unique insight to capture global opportunities for coatings and raw material producers and application equipment manufacturers. To date, only generic and fragmentary data and information have been...

Ashland Specialty Chemical Drew Industrial Additives.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... Outstanding Macro and Micro Foam Control in Clear and Pigmented Coatings DREWPLUS[R] TS-4481, S-4480 and S-4374 Foam Control Agents Designed for use in both DIY paints/stains and pigmented/non-pigmented coatings, these products contain new...

EIGER.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... The EIGER laboratory "Mini Mills" are ideal for producing realistic dispersion samples for research, technical service and quality control applications. These self pumping & self contained mills can bead mill samples as little as 50 ml,...

Self-cleaning filters.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... Two page brochure highlights our VORTI-SIV[R] range of all stainless steel self-cleaning filtration systems. These electric explosion proof or pneumatic driven models utilize a rotating wedge-wire or perforated/mesh screen, which is externally...

Elcometer Inc.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... Elcometer has been a world innovator in the field inspection instrumentation for the quality control of surface coatings since 1947. Our extensive product range includes coating inspection equipment, coating physical test equipment, concrete...

Dorsett & Jackson, Inc.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Dorsett & Jackson--one of the largest specialty distributors of raw materials on the West Coast--serves the paint and coatings industry with an emphasis on specialty chemical products and technical assistance....

Michelman[R]: Your Competitive Edge[TM] .(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... Michem[R] coating additives are selected by expert formulators worldwide for surface modification of many types of coatings, including architectural paint, low-VOC wood varnishes, floor care, and ink and graphic arts. For more information,...

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... A full Spectrum of Xenon Solutions to Meet All of Your Weathering Testing Needs Atlas offers the most complete line of instruments that test the weatherability of paints and coatings. From our industry-leading Ci series of large-capacity,...

Arkema.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... After several years of intensive research and development, Arkema has launched Advantex[TM] neutralization amine, the next-generation amine for the coatings industry. Advantex[TM] amine additive improves the properties of paints and Ti[O.sub.2]...

HALOX.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... HALOX[R] 630 HF is a HAPs-free liquid organic corrosion inhibitor for solvent-based protective coatings on metal surfaces. HALOX[R] 630 HF is designed for coatings requiring compliance with volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations. HALQX...

BYK-Gardner USA.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... BYK-Gardner provides QC Solutions for the Paint & Coatings Industry BYK-Gardner is an international leader in providing portable instruments for your QC applications. Test the color and appearance of your products with our instruments to...

DuPont.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... DuPont[TM] Zonyl[R] Fluorinated Surfactants are cost-effective, high-performance wetting and leveling additives for all coating types. Zonyl[R] fluorosurfactants improve flow, wetting and leveling, and reduce surface defects like craters and...

High marks for traffic paints.(SUPPLIERS SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... New high build latex for traffic markings improves visibility and doubles lifespan. UCAR[TM] Latex DT 400, a new styrene acrylic binder, is redefining durable, high performance waterborne traffic markings. This third-generation fast-dry...

CHEMCENTRAL.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... CHEMCENTRAL, the nation's largest independent chemical distributor, is a convenient, single-source supplier for a complete line of quality products and value-added services. Its Product and Services catalog features a comprehensive listing of...

Water scavenger.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... PTSI (p-Toluenesulfonyl Isocyanate) is a low-viscosity reactive additive used as a water scavenger in the formulation of specialty urethane products, including coatings, adhesives and sealants. ISOCHEM North America LLC Phone (609)...

King Industries.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... King Industries has just introduced its all-new 36-page Guide to High Performance Additives featuring; Nacure[R] and K-Cure[R] acid and blocked acid catalysts, K-Kat[R] catalysts for urethanes, K-Flex[R] polyester polyols and urethane diols,...

Clariant Corporation.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2005... Clariant Corporation is the North American affiliate of Clariant Ltd., Muttenz, Switzerland, a leading global specialty chemicals company with more than 28,000 employees and annual sales of more than CHF 9 billion. Our five divisions...

Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt. Ltd., India.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... Zirconox micro beads are sapphire hard, tough, glossy, satin-smooth, lowest in co-efficient of friction, highest in density, mill faster high-viscous formulations such as auto and allied paints, etc. Zirconox beads are closely at par with...

TeeMark Corp.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... TeeMark Crushers--explosion-proof machines that open, empty and crush cans, pails, drums and aerosol cans. The Crusher line includes machines that can process up to 800 cans per hour, capture all the gases and VOCs, and cut up plastic pails and...

Reynolds Industries.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... The Reynolds dual-shaft mixer is a powerful, efficient and versatile mixer. Achieve optimum batch turnover with the low-speed agitator, patented helical blade design and high-speed disperser. This design provides exceptional consistency and...

Conn & Co.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... The Conn Blades[R] are the only blending/dispersion blades that provide true pumping action for complete material circulation. The ITT style is the most aggressive. The IT style provides the same superior pumping but is gentle enough for...

International Specialty Products.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... International Specialty Products, Inc. (ISP) is offering a product overview brochure detailing the physical properties and potential benefits of its industrial biocides, BIOTREND[R] biocides, NUOCIDE[R] fungicides and algaecides, FUNGITROL[R]...

Arizona instrument.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... The new Computrac[R] MAX 5000 moisture/solids/ash analyzer provides reliable, accurate results in a fraction of the time required by traditional test methods. The MAX 5000 also has three features specifically designed for the paint and coatings...

Setting the industry standard.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
November 1, 2005... Since 1941, Taber[R] Industries has been manufacturing devices that aide in the understanding of material physical properties. Let us help you improve the quality and reliability of your paint/coating. Our product line includes instruments to...