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  • New Cloud-Based, Remote Performance Monitoring and Alert System for AODD Pumps

    New Cloud-Based, Remote Performance Monitoring and Alert System for AODD Pumps

    Wilden SafeGuard promises to be a true game-changer in optimizing AODD-pump performance, reliability, and cost of operation and maintenance.
  • Evaluating High-Gloss, Direct-to-Metal, FEVE-Based Waterborne Coatings

    Evaluating High-Gloss, Direct-to-Metal, FEVE-Based Waterborne Coatings

    Waterborne coatings are becoming popular because they are more environmentally friendly than other formulations. Although waterborne coatings are commonly used in architecture for aesthetics purposes, their limitations often prohibit use in industria…
    Donald C. Lawson III, AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. 07.06.20
  • COVID-19: Russian Coatings Market ‘Rolling with the Punches’

    COVID-19: Russian Coatings Market ‘Rolling with the Punches’

    Russian coating manufacturers were unable to avoid the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it seems some were hit harder than others. Per an April Ernst & Young opinion poll – 230 Russian companies were interviewed – the…
    Vladislav Vorotnikov, Russia Correspondent 07.06.20
  • Can Automotive Coatings Save the Market?

    Can Automotive Coatings Save the Market?

    The automotive market could be a bright spot as China begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Arnold Wang, China Correspondent 07.06.20
  • EU Eyes COVID-19 Bounce Back Plan

    EU Eyes COVID-19 Bounce Back Plan

    European governments – the vast majority being European Union members – are poised to pour large sums of money into COVID-19 rescue plans. But the massive support program, for which the EU alone is planning to allocate €750 billio…
    Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 07.06.20
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Coatings Industry, Business Climate in China and Asia Pacific Region Update

    Impact of COVID-19 on Coatings Industry, Business Climate in China and Asia Pacific Region Update

    Coatings World Interviews Dan Watson of Blairgowrie Associates Part 2
    Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting 07.06.20
  • U.S. VOC, Washington State Safer Products Regulatory Update

    U.S. VOC, Washington State Safer Products Regulatory Update

    The following article provides an update on several important issues that the American Coatings Association (ACA) is tracking.
    David Darling, American Coatings Association 07.06.20
  • Coating Resins Market Worth $48.8 billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

    Coating Resins Market Worth $48.8 billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

    According to the MarketsandMarkets report “Coating Resins Market by Resin Type (Acrylic, Alkyd, Polyurethane, Vinyl, Epoxy), Technology (Waterborne, Solvent-borne), Application (Architectural, General Industrial, Automotive, Wood, Packaging), a…
    07.06.20
  • Understanding Chemical Resistance in Epoxy System

    Understanding Chemical Resistance in Epoxy System

    Chemical resistance is critical in providing protection to maximize the service life of these assets.
  • Recovery in the Aftermath of COVID-19

    Recovery in the Aftermath of COVID-19

    Europe’s coatings sector has been slowly returning to work after governments across the region partially lifted a range of restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The lockdown in Europe caused a drastic slump in the…
    Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 06.15.20
  • An Update on the Impact of Covid 19 on Business Climate in China and the Asia Pacific Region

    An Update on the Impact of Covid 19 on Business Climate in China and the Asia Pacific Region

    Part 1 – CHEMARK Interviews Dan Watson of Blairgowrie Associates
    Gary Shawhan, Chemark 06.15.20
  • Performance Enhancing Additives

    Performance Enhancing Additives

    Coatings World interviewed manufacturers of performance enhancing additives. The experts included in the Q&A were  Mark Piggott, senior account manager, Arkema Coating Resins; David Grabacki, president, keim additec surface USA; John W. McAl…
    Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 06.15.20
  • Metallic & Special Effect Pigment Directory

    Metallic & Special Effect Pigment Directory

    Here is a look at the latest offerings from select metallic pigments suppliers.
    06.15.20
  • 4 Reasons Pros Need Primer

    4 Reasons Pros Need Primer

    Every professional painter knows that primer can be the foundation for a job well done. It can be one of the most powerful tools to use in a project. No matter the size or scope of a project, taking the time for proper prep work ensures results you c…
    Shadi Ammouri, Director of Product Marketing, KILZ 06.15.20
  • Industrial Coatings Market

    Industrial Coatings Market

    Although 2019 was favorable for the industrial coatings market, COVID-19 has considerably changed the outlook for 2020.
    Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 06.15.20