Powder coatings are a popular finishing solution known for their durability, efficiency, reusability, environmental benefits, and cost-effectiveness. However, to fully harness their benefits, proper storage is essential. Maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and contamination control is key to preserving the performance and application quality of powder coatings.

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I’ve spent my career in customer facing roles, learning what it takes to cultivate and maintain meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships. I am currently responsible for strategic account management with PPG and would like to extend a little of what I’ve learned.

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If you’ve ever been on an off-road adventure, you likely shared the experience with a friend or two. It’s an adventure best experienced with others, not only for safety, but because teamwork and collaboration are often needed for a successful outing.

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On September 26, 2024, with sustained winds of 140 mph, Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Florida panhandle and continued moving northward. Almost 475 miles north, in Asheville, NC, local officials had already spent days planning for Helene’s arrival.

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Product development is the lifeblood of a specialty chemical company like Sika Corporation. As an innovator in elastic bonding, industrial sealing, and acoustic applications for production, assembly, and repair, it must develop new products, new markets, and new products for new markets, without stifling growth. This is the story of how Sika developed its first product, designed specifically for the powder coating industry, to be integrated into the powder coating process.

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Smaller manufacturers play a critical, localized role in servicing the agricultural industry. Aaron Wagner with Sherwin-Williams provides insight into how these businesses serve their customers and how suppliers can assist in their success.

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The thermal spraying process, also known as flame spraying, was developed around 1910 by Swiss engineer Dr. Max Ulrich Schoop for corrosion protection and machinery restoration. The primary coverage materials used at the time were lead and mercury due to their relatively low melting points.

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For the average person, the term “high five” conjures up images of achievement, success, and victory, likely with a sports connection. For Missouri-based Hi5 Metal Fabrication, the meaning of the term most commonly linked to that celebratory gesture has a different twist.

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DeWys Metal Solutions exemplifies a culture of pride and dedication to lifting up others. Since its founding in 1977 by Mark DeWys in a modest red barn on his family’s property, the company has grown exponentially, embracing innovation while staying true to its core values.

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In 1974, Chuck Sterling and Paul Balliette founded S&B Metal Products, housed in a small, rented building in Macedonia, OH. Just a few years later, the pair began expanding their contract manufacturing company, gradually increasing their footprint, capabilities, and locations.

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