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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Transporting racks just got easier.  Engineers design carts for mobility of racks and parts throughout the plant or paint shop. Racks and carts engineered  for both light and heavy duty parts up to 600 pounds.  For use with powder coating, e-coating, wet spray or submersion. Magic Rack/Production Plus Corp. offers a full suite of racking solutions to increase line density, minimize waste and maximize profits.

 

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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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Outgassing describes the phenomena of entrapped gasses being released through a powder coating during the cure process. When this gas passes through the coating, it creates pinholes. 

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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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