Industrial Paint & Powder articles from October 2001

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from October 2001

Sharing the Burden.(chief executive officers need to be held accountable)(Brief Article)(Editorial)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... For a business to rise to the top in its industry, it usually requires hard work from a lot of talented people over many years. Mergers and acquisitions can accelerate this process, but long-term success depends on the quality and motivation of...

Rebound Forecast for Pigments and Dyes Market.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... The U.S. market for dyes and organic pigments is expected to increase nearly 3% per year to $3.1 billion in 2005, reports a new study from industrial market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc. (Cleveland). Supported by improvements in...

PPG Launches New E-Coat Center.(PPG Industries, electrodeposition coating application center)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... PPG Industries (Pittsburgh) has begun operations at its new $6 million electrodeposition coating application center, which was recently added to the company's Automotive Application Development Center in Flint, MI. The E-coat application...

Shamrock Opens European Headquarters.(Shamrock Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Shamrock Technologies Inc. (Dayton, NJ), a leading supplier of micronized powders, dispersions, emulsions and compounds, has completed construction of its new 50,000-square-foot European headquarters in Tongeren, Belgium, 45 miles east of...

Buckman's Belgium Plant Receives Environmental Award.(Buckman Laboratories)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The manufacturing plant of Buckman Laboratories (Memphis, TN) in Ghent, Belgium, has been granted the Milieucharter Award for the year 2000. The prestigious environmental award recognizes the company's follow-through on its environmental action...

High School Girl Receives Coatings Award from Akzo Nobel.(Erin Langenkamp)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Erin Langenkamp, a 12th-grade student at Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney, OH, was presented with Akzo Nobel's (Columbus, OH) Hanna Award in Coatings for her science project, titled "Cover It Up." The award was presented at Ohio Science...

BASF Opens Competency Center for UV-Cure Coatings.(BASF Coatings, ultraviolet)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... BASF Coatings AG (Southfield, MI) has combined and significantly expanded its activities in UV-cure coatings by putting up a center of competence at its Munster, Germany, site. Prior to this, UV-cure coatings activities were divided among...

NPCA's Latest Market Study Available in October.
October 1, 2001... The National Paint and Coating Association's leading industry market study, US. Paint & Coatings Market Analysis (2000-2005), will be available in October, and NPCA is offering an early bird rate of $995 to member companies that reserve copies...

RadTech Compiles UV Glossary.(Terminology Used for Ultraviolet (UV) Curing Process Design and Measurement)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... A glossary of terms related to ultraviolet technology, Terminology Used for Ultraviolet (UV) Curing Process Design and Measurement, has been compiled by the RadTech International North America UV Measurement Committee (Bethesda, MD). For...

PPG Earns EPA Environmental Award.(PPG Industries Inc.)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... PPG Industries (Pittsburgh) has been awarded EPA's Green Chemistry Challenge Award for its Enviro-Prime 2000 cationic electrodeposition coatings for the automotive industry. Yttrium replaces lead in these coatings. Nominated in the...

Heubach Shifts Inorganic Pigments to Asia.(Heubach GmbH and Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Heubach GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) is shifting its iron- and chrome-oxide pigments activity to Asia The company plans to set up a 20,000-ton iron-oxide unit with an initial capacity of 10,000 tons at its core Asian manufacturing complex on a...

BASF Corp.'s.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The business entity overseeing BASF Corp.'s (Southfield, Ml) paint and coatings operations in Mexico has changed its name from BASF Pinturas S.A. de C.V. to BASF Coatings de Mexico S.A. de C.V. The company will continue to operate at its...

Korzite Coatings Inc.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Korzite Coatings Inc. (Guelph, Ontario) has acquired Norjohn Custom Coatings (Kingston, Ontario). Korzite manufactures waterborne and solventborne coatings for metal and wood. This acquisition will expand its coatings line for metal fabricated...

Dr. Hans Heubach GmbH & Co.
October 1, 2001... The newly formed company, Heubach GmbH (Langelsheim, Germany), is replacing the current activities of Dr. Hans Heubach GmbH & Co. KG. The company is changing its structure from a limited partnership to a corporation. All existing obligations...

People.
October 1, 2001... George Koch Sons LLC (Evansville, IN) has appointed Bill Sievern as director of sales for the company. In addition, it has named Daniel Cordial as flat line and heat process sales manager. James Schuster has joined the sales team of Ion...

The Global Top 10 in Coatings.
October 1, 2001... Consolidation, globalization, market uncertainties and the Internet are some of the challenges and opportunities facing coatings companies. Here's how the top players are faring. In 1975, the United States alone supported about 2,000...

Why Spray Booths Malfunction.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Ever wonder why dirt and contamination are plaguing your finish? Perhaps your spray booth is the culprit. Almost every painting operation has at least one spray booth on its premises. Most booths, from tabletop models to fully enclosed...

Meeting Vocs the challenge.(volatile organic compound)
October 1, 2001... Growth and California's tough environmental standards repeatedly challenge rack manufacturer to reduce emissions and improve production. California's fertile San Joaquin Valley may be ideal for farmers and vintners, but it's challenging...

Roobol on Painting.(Dr. Norman R. Roobol)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... When Peelable Coatings Coagulate We use a waterborne peelable protective coating. We occasionally receive it in a coagulated state (after freezing or aging). Is this reversible? If so, what should we do? Our supplier's representative says...

Powder Coating with Collins.(Bob Collins)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Device Tests for Holes in Coatings I have heard of a device that detects whether a powder coating has any holes in it. Have you heard of this device, and how does it work? This device has been around a long time. It was used on liquid...

Coatings R&D Notebook.(research and development)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... UV Inhibitors in Clearcoats Why is it necessary to put UV inhibitors in clearcoats? The UV inhibitor generally is needed not to protect the resin or the coating in which it is dissolved, but to protect the coating underneath. In general,...

Masking Tapes for Many Uses.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Masking tapes are available for general masking to high-temperature uses. The line includes tapes that provide a moisture barrier during chemical stripping and flexible tape for use in powder coating. Lead foil tape, aluminum tape, black vinyl...

Cord Masks Odd-Shaped Holes.
October 1, 2001... This silicone cord is made of a sponge-like material that conforms easily to irregularly shaped cavities. Its pliability makes it suitable for masking square holes, grooves and slots. This masking cord withstands temperatures to 500 [degrees] F...

Tape Leaves No Adhesive Residue.
October 1, 2001... PC30 yellow general-purpose masking tape is suitable for powder coating, E-coat and high-temperature masking. It has a silicone adhesive with a 2-mil polyester back, which provides a straight fine-line finish, and it removes cleanly and easily...

Maskants Withstand High Temps.
October 1, 2001... This line of masking products can withstand high temperatures during paint baking, shot blasting, powder coating and other finishing operations. The products include HiTemp Vinyl closures, designed to withstand intermittent temperatures to 475...

Custom Tapes Allow Precise Masking.
October 1, 2001... Mask On tapes and die cuts are available in 1- to 4-mil thickness. The tapes are temperature-resistant to 500 [degrees]F. Custom slitting and die-cutting to user specifications is available. Standard sizes are stocked for quick shipment.

Tape Dispenser Enhances Efficiency.
October 1, 2001... The M1000 electronic tape dispenser automatically provides precut tape pieces, making masking stations more efficient. The toaster-size dispenser keeps the operator's hands safe and free to apply Hi-Temp green polyester, polyimide and crepe...

Die-Cut Maskants Are Custom Made.
October 1, 2001... Die-cut masking parts are custom designed and cut to the user's requirements. Custom molding, extruding, slitting, printing and hot and cold laminating are also offered. Standard die-cut parts are available for same-day shipment, and custom...

Caps Prevent Pressure Buildup.
October 1, 2001... Ezy-Caps silicone masking caps are designed for protecting shafts found in refrigeration, air conditioning and automotive industries. The caps have a thick wall and inner-diameter wall ring to alleviate pressure buildup during cure. Advantages...

Films Capture Dust During Cure.
October 1, 2001... These heat-activated films capture dust and airborne contaminants in curing ovens during production, protecting painted and powder coated surfaces from marring. The films soften and become sticky at 250[degrees]F and can withstand temperatures...

Web Sites That Say Quality.(International Organization for Standardization)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... A quality finish is standard that all coaters strive toward, and nothing says quality like a company's processes and practices being registered to ISO standards. What is ISO and how can a custom coater or OEM benefit from registering...