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Industrial manufacturing OEMs often experience bottlenecks at the paint line that impact throughput times. Relatively simple process changes, coupled with the use of reactive-cure coatings, can increase manufacturing volumes from 20 to 50%. Also called plural-component or two-component coatings, reactive-cure finishes offer several production advantages to improving efficiency. But not all manufacturers take full advantage of the benefits they can provide...
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NPCA and FSCT Agree to Merge
The National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) and the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement, which outlines the details of a prospective merger of the two organizations. As part of the merger, FSCT and NPCA have agreed to combine the International Coatings Expo (ICE) with the American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS) to be held on June 2-5, 2008, in Charlotte, NC.
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Ecology Coatings to Participate in Automotive Research
Ecology Coatings, Inc. has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Automotive Partnership for Advancing Research & Technologies (USAutoPARTS) to participate in a nonprofit automotive research initiative program. Ecology Coatings and the other participating companies will focus their research on three areas: lightweight materials, electric and electronic thermal management systems, and carbon emissions control.
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Schaffner Wins Masco’s MASTAR Award
Schaffner Manufacturing Co., a producer of custom metal finishing products, has been named a winner of Masco Corp.'s 2007 MASTAR Awards. The Masco Supplier Team Recognition Program acknowledges suppliers' outstanding product quality, on-time delivery, clear communication, effective follow-up and competitive pricing.
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HPC Pursues ISO 9001:2000 Certification
High Performance Coating, Inc. (HPC), a subsidiary of nCoat, Inc., has signed a contract with North Carolina State University Industrial Extension Service (NCSU-IES) to complete preparations and implementation of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems in preparation for final ISO certification.
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Joint Venture Expands Aluminum Pigments in China
Sun Chemical and its parent company, Dainippon Ink & Chemicals (DIC) have formed a joint venture with Nantong DIC Metallic Pigments Co., Ltd., a leading aluminum pigment manufacturer in China.
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Ritchie Named Marketing Director for Henkel
 Henkel has appointed Steve Ritchie as marketing director of its North American Automotive division. In his new role, Ritchie will lead the marketing team in providing strategic and operational direction for growth and financial returns in the automotive industry.
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Baker to Lead Franchise Development at Painting Pros
The Painting Pros, a franchisor of residential and commercial painting services, has appointed Mark Baker as franchise development officer. Mark’s experience includes nearly two decades in the coatings industry for various companies, including such well-known brands as Liquid Ceramic.
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Fast Powder Spray Gun Cuts Labor Costs
 Xiom Corp. has developed a high-production-rate powder spray gun called the Xiom 5000 Scorpion. With its patent-pending triple venturi, the new gun sprays at up to five times the rate of the current Xiom 1000. According to the company, the new gun substantially cuts labor costs by covering larger areas in less time and by eliminating most of the need for preheating under normal
ambient conditions.
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New Coating Protects Against Ballistic Fragments
 PAXCON PX-2100 from LINE-X®
Franchise Development Corp. is a high-performance chemical formulation developed to protect against spalling and fragmentation during a ballistic attack. The product encapsulates bullets and other ballistic objects, which will remain intact and pose no secondary damage.
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Enviro-Friendly Stripper Removes "Permanent" Paints
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-707 Green Piranha from Applied Chemical Laboratories, Inc. is a high-performance, environmentally friendly stripper for removing otherwise permanent paints from metallic surfaces. According to the company, the new formulation quickly and easily strips polymer coatings.
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40,000 psi Lance Features 60-Second Cartridge Change
A new 40,000 psi (2,800 bar) water jet lance from NLB Corp. makes the company's popular 60-second cartridge change and other operator-friendly features available for ultra-high-pressure (UHP) applications.
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Drum Stripping Kit Offers Enviro-Friendly Alternative
WSI Industries, LLC, has developed an affordable, turnkey process to recondition small parts and hooks using N-Terpinal. According to the company, the drum stripping kit is supplied with all the components, modifications and specifications needed for easy assembly.
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