Manufacturing production increased 0.1 percent in March. This followed three months of weaker data, including declines in both January and February. There have been some significant headwinds hitting the manufacturing sector over the past few months, including a strong U.S. dollar, weakened economic markets abroad, lower crude oil prices, the West Coast ports slowdown and weather. 

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TCI Powder Coatings, a powder coating manufacturer and subsidiary of RPM International company, launches a newly developed powder coating product offering, the TruAnodize line, meeting AAMA 2604 specifications.  As part of the TruDurance architectural coatings product line, these innovative powder coatings are designed specifically for architectural applications where the anodized look is desired. The TruAnodize coatings are a smooth, low gloss powder coating applied in one coat with no clear coat required.

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Warren, Michigan (April 6, 2015) – For the second consecutive year, The Crown Group Waterloo Plant has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2014 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.  The Warren, Mich.-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held March 3, 2015, in Bettendorf, Iowa.

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After a slew of releases the week before, last week was a quiet one on the economic front. This brief pause allowed us to absorb the data that we have before moving forward. Manufacturers have needed to reconcile the weaker-than-desired market in the first quarter of 2015 with a still-upbeat sales, output and labor market outlook for the coming months. 

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When considering an industrial vacuum cleaner, potential flammability issues must be addressed when the application requires the sweeping of fine powder coating residue from the floor, lights, booth walls, or other shop areas. Typical “shop type” vacuums can pose a static electric shock to workers, reducing productivity. VAC-U-MAX offers the industry’s only written static control guarantee, eliminating any shock, fire, or explosion hazard associated with electric or engine driven industrial vacuum cleaning units. 

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Archroma, a specialty chemicals maker, has announced that its novel halogen-free flame-retardant powder coating additive, Pekoflam HFC, has been o...

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Axalta Coating Systems, a manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, was named a “Supplier of the Year” by General Motors (GM) at its...

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  The 2015 Custom Coaters Forum—held at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, this past March 5-6, is the world’s only educational and ne...

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The Powder Coating Institute’s mission is to serve its members by promoting and communicating the benefits of powder coating technology. To ca...

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Throughout my career, delivering the message of powder coating technology has been a passion for me. My version of “Powder Coating 101&rdquo...

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