PPG has introduced PPG CORAFLON® Platinum coatings, a breakthrough in powder coatings technology that fundamentally alters what is possible with m...

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I was first introduced to PCI in 2012 when I attended the annual meeting and have been actively involved ever since. From the people to the member com...

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Outgassing defects in powder coatings can be an unexpected and sporadic menace that seemingly appear out of nowhere. Finding a fix can be elusive unless you understand the root causes of outgassing.

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Are you considering becoming a PCI Certified coater? Not sure if you are ready for an auditor to review your powder coating equipment and procedures? 

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Robotic coating has been a well-understood component of automotive paint and other mass manufacturing processes, but specific to powder coating and as applied to a variety of circumstances, robots have seen rare adoption in the space.

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Nick LaVigne, plant manager, describes Monti Inc. as a “one-stop shop” for manufacturing. The company, founded in Cincinnati in 1971, offers fabrication, machining, and welding services primarily geared toward the electrical industry.

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With protocols and precautions in place to ensure a safe environment for all, Powder Coating Week 2021 will take place July 13 – 16 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.

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The last 12 months have certainly delivered on challenges. From the global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent delivery of a vaccine, through protests an...

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COVID-19 put the brakes on our industry last March and April when many states opted to enact a shutdown to quell the spread of the novel coronavirus. Production was curtailed, labs were reduced to 50% or fewer employees, and most office workers grabbed their laptops and headed home to set up shop. Fortunately, we have seen a rebound since then. 

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Shelley Verdun is the first to admit she likes a challenge. It’s a big part of who she is, quite frankly something she’s proud of, and rightfully so. No doubt her childhood is chock full of conquered challenges, but it’s Shelley’s journey to a career in powder coatings that serves as an inspiration for those just starting out, perhaps even more so to those already in the industry considering taking on a completely new role.

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