An evolving regulatory environment, the green building movement and consumer demand are driving research and development of low- and zero-VOC paint and coatings.
Even as raw material prices contrinue to climb, leading rein suppliers look to deliver improved performance, regulatory compliance and shorter lead times.
Signs of recovery are on the horizon for the aerospace industry as airlines report an increase in passenger travel and expansion of their fleets. But will rising fuel prices stymie the recovery?
The latest generation of low- and zero-VOC paint offers better performance, feel and finish attributes. Can manufacturers take it to the next level and make these products more mainstream?
When manufacturing slows, so does the need for coatings. But by taking a closer look at their own operations, paint companies are readying themselves for the market�s recovery.
Rad-cure coatings makers are finding that in a slow economy, it's even harder to convince customers to invest in more expensive technology - even if it will save them money in the long run.
The major windfall from ICE 2002 in New Orleans centered around the decision to switch the show�s format to an every-other-year schedule. This review also includes new product introductions from the show.
The aerospace market has lost some altitude since the September 11, 2001 attacks in the U.S., but new products and the development of chromate-free coatings provide hope that the market may take off once again.
As paint companies continue to look for ways to reduce costs, raw material suppliers have focused their R&D efforts on improving existing products to make them more cost efficient and meet performance requirements
Whether they are keeping bacteria at bay in the can or helping the finished surface battle mildew, these additives play a key role in your formulation.
Regardless of whether it's a bridge, water tank or pre-painted product, industrial, OEM and coil coatings must protect the surface from corrosion and battle the elements that wear down a coating system too quickly.