The physical test equipment industry has lost a true legend. Paul N. Gardner Jr., former president and chairman of the Board of the Paul N. Gardner Company (GARDCO), passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 81.
AkzoNobel has launched its Interpon architectural range of Ready-to-Ship (RTS) powder coatings to customers in North America, satisfying the needs of agile businesses with urgent projects where quality, beautiful aesthetics and speed of delivery are essential.
PPG has added two adhesives to its aerospace portfolio: PPG PR-2940 epoxy syntactic paste adhesive (ESPA) for bonding the internal structures of an aircraft; and PPG PR-2936, an adhesive that incorporates the properties of a shim and sealant for attaching the outer skin of an aircraft to the internal structures.
In the coatings industry, achieving optimal anticorrosion protection while being resource-efficient can be a challenge. Traditional approaches often rely on high loadings of corrosion inhibitors, which can lead to increased costs and environmental impact.
BASF’s Coatings division is engaging in discussions with industry partners including industry associations, insurers, work providers, fleet and leasing operators as well as body shops to establish a global certification standard in the automotive refinish industry.
APPG recently announced the launch of the PPG ADJUSTRITE Repair Management tool, the latest feature of the PPG AdjustRite commercial estimating system, which provides enhanced productivity for commercial vehicle repairs.
After almost 40 years with Gema USA Inc., Chris Merritt has announced his decision to retire, effective February 23, 2024.
AkzoNobel’s powder coatings business has partnered with Aakaar Iron Creations to help the metal furniture and components developer make the switch from chrome plating to a lower environmental impact chrome effect powder coating from Interpon.
Axalta Coating Systems has become the first manufacturer within the powder coatings industry to receive International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus) for biobased feedstock sourcing practices.
Hexigone Inhibitors has recently been granted patents across several key regions, including Europe, the United States, China, and Indonesia.
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