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The Toro Company has been an American leader in manufacturing outdoor lawn equipment since the early 1900s. The company built its reputation by developing innovative products for homeowners and professionals, and it has applied this same pioneering spirit to its manufacturing processes. By continuously revamping and upgrading its processes and systems, Toro has remained efficient and competitive in producing its high-performance products. In fall 2006, the company’s Windom, MN, manufacturing facility replaced its pretreatment washers, added a computer-based system to monitor and control system processes, and upgraded the air seals on its curing ovens. These paint system upgrades have streamlined operations and improved paint finish quality, consistency and productivity….
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Reliable Conformal Coating Assessment Technique Identified
Jian Huang Buys Two Coating Removal Robots
Akzo Nobel Opens Nominations for Most Influential Women
BASF Named GM Supplier of the Year
Dow Polyurethanes Acquires Hyperlast
Rohm and Haas to Sell European Auto Coatings Business
Goughenour Hired as Business Unit Manager for Accessa Coatings
Sottile Named to CIAI Advisory Council
Mighty Hook Introduces Arrow-Shaped Crossbar
Wheelabrator Develops Upblast Wheel for Pipe Machines
ANAC Debuts New Special Effect Coatings
Ciba Develops “NEAT” Product for Coatings Stabilization
Ink Technologies Creates Eco-Solvent Inks
CCAI Northern Ohio to Hold “Racking Night” on May 29
APCS 2007 to be Held in June
SUR/FIN 2007 to Include Automotive Track
“American Manufacturing” to be Focus of FIN-X Keynote Address
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Reliable Conformal Coating Assessment Technique Identified
The UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has launched its latest report, "Test Method for Conformal Coating Protection Performance of Electronic Assemblies in Harsh Environments." The report describes new developments in a test method for assessing conformal coating protection performance on electronic assemblies using the surface insulation resistance (SIR) technique. The new method is significantly different than the existing standard in a number of respects and reflects a more realistic application of conformal coatings.
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Jian Huang Buys Two Coating Removal Robots
Ecosphere Technologies, Inc., a provider of clean air and water technology solutions, has sold two additional units of the Ecosphere Remote Operating Vehicle (E-ROV) coating removal robots under its exclusive distribution agreement with Jian Huang Engineering Pte, Ltd. of Singapore.
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Akzo Nobel Opens Nominations for Most Influential Women
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 magnificent Wynn Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
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BASF Named GM Supplier of the Year
BASF Coatings recently was honored with General Motors’ Supplier of the Year Award for 2006. The award recognizes BASF for outstanding performance as a global supplier of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings.
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Dow Polyurethanes Acquires Hyperlast
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 leading manufacturer of advanced automotive suspension components.
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Rohm and Haas to Sell European Auto Coatings Business
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 Mäder Group, a leading independent manufacturer of high-tech industrial paints and coatings based in Lille, France, with operations throughout Europe.
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The May issue of Finishing Today magazine is now online! 
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* How you can gain better control over your paint finishing process, along with reduced operational and maintenance costs
* How a cutting-edge ceramic coating can “take the heat” and improve component performance in automotive and other applications
* How continued advances in low-temperature-cure powders, along with a better understanding of the various factors that affect coating quality, are making it possible to achieve trouble-free application and a uniform finish on MDF substrates.
   
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Sottile Named to CIAI Advisory Council
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 2008.
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The Arrow Bar™ from Mighty Hook is engineered to hang both lightweight and heavy products that cannot be held securely held 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 allows for hanging from a variety of contact areas.

Wheelabrator Develops Upblast Wheel for Pipe Machines
The new Upblast EZEFIT™ Wheel from Wheelabrator 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 consistent distance to the underside portion of the pipe, regardless of the pipe diameter.
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ANAC Debuts New Special Effect Coatings
A new range of special effect coatings for airlines and aircraft livery, including mica-based finishes or iridescent/“interference” finishes, is available from Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (ANAC). Mica-based finishes are offered in “Satin,” “Crystal” and “Diamond” effects and provide a sparkling, metallic-look finish that can appear silk-like, smooth and shimmery (Satin), subtly glittering (Crystal), or star-like and sparkling (Diamond).
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Ciba Develops “NEAT” Product for Coatings Stabilization
The new Novel Encapsulated Additives Technology (NEAT) for coatings stabilization, developed by Ciba Specialty Chemicals, enables waterborne coatings to attain a level of protection equivalent to that achieved with high-performance stabilizers in solventborne systems.
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Ink Technologies Creates Eco-Solvent Inks
The new EVOSol inks from Ink Technologies (UK) Ltd. 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, abrasion and alcohol.
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CCAI Northern Ohio to Hold “Racking Night” on May 29
CCAI Northern Ohio will hold a “Racking Night” on May 29 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Independence, OH. A presentation by Magic Rack/Production Plus Corp. will teach attendees how to rack properly to optimize productivity and minimize production costs.
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APCS 2007 to be Held in June
The Asia Pacific Coatings Show (APCS) 2007 will be held June 6-8, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
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SUR/FIN 2007 to Include Automotive Track
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.
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“American Manufacturing” to be Focus of FIN-X Keynote Address
Management consultant, author and trainer, Michael P. Collins, will present the keynote address on the topic “Saving American Manufacturing” at FIN-X ’07, which will be held September 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. 
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