Christine Louis, Mike Peck and Jim Reader, Air Products03.21.16
The introduction of Point-of-Sale Tinting systems in the 1950s changed forever the way that decorative paints are sold. Prior to World War II and during the immediate post-war period, paints were supplied in a limited range of colors and retailers had to stock a large range of ready-made colors to meet customer demand. The arrival of tinting systems led to dramatic changes; all retailers needed were base paints and a tinting machine to supply an immense range of colors, while inventory and production for both the supplier and paint store was reduced. Most countries and paint producers quickly adapted to this change and soon this became the standard way of supplying decorative paints.1
Paint tinting systems are designed to deliver color to achieve the exact shade desired by the end customer. The tinting systems include colorants, dispensing and mixing equipment, software and a color formula database matched to the color marketing tools.2 The selected colors are prepared by accurately dosing the colorants into a base paint, followed by mixing to produce the finished color. In order to achieve maximum operational efficiency, paint producers will use universal
Paint tinting systems are designed to deliver color to achieve the exact shade desired by the end customer. The tinting systems include colorants, dispensing and mixing equipment, software and a color formula database matched to the color marketing tools.2 The selected colors are prepared by accurately dosing the colorants into a base paint, followed by mixing to produce the finished color. In order to achieve maximum operational efficiency, paint producers will use universal
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