The base coat/clearcoat system is typically lighter than conventional systems, while its smoother surface means there is less dirt adhesion. Additional benefits include UV protection for colors, extending the time required between repainting and reduced drying times.
Despite some challenges the outlook is positive, with steady growth across a number of sectors, from an increase in single-family construction and residential green building, to the growing remodeling market, to the expected entrance of millennials into the home-buying market.
As either a coatings manufacturer, appliance company or someone in the market looking for an appliance, how can we better understand color and be on top of the latest color trends in the appliance market?
PPG Industries announced the completion of a Colorful Communities™ project in Zhangjiagang, China, that helped to revitalize the Nansha Primary School as part of its global charitable-giving effort.
The 3,000-year-old golden mask of Tut Ankh Amun fell off during a cleaning procedure and was hastily glued back on improperly. The mask was restored with a customized adhesives solution.
Successive international TiO2 magnates raised their product prices in Dec., 2015. The market intelligence firm expects that after a short time this will prevent the TiO2 price in China's market from falling and it's even possible that it will cause the price to rise in early 2016.
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