Wood has been used in construction projects since the beginning of time. It continues to be a popular component in architectural design today because of its versatility, beauty and durability, but only if it is treated properly.

AGCO, a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, has recently completed a two-year, $40 million modernization project equipping its Hesston, KS, manufacturing facility with the latest finishing and paint technologies, together with automated handling equipment.

 In the coating manufacturing business, the ability to affordably produce short- to medium-run, full-color product labels can be a major competitive advantage. 

 Five Empa laboratories involved in the EU NanoHouse project, along with four other European research institutes and four industrial partners, have been researching the danger of nano-dust from façade paint. 

 Kameleon Color paint creates color-changing, iridescent exterior for Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral 

Easterby Trailers worked closely with coatings specialists from HMG Paints Ltd. and Supertune Automotive Ltd. to produce an eye-catching, 12-tonne trailer for a farm machinery equipment and service show in the UK.

For decades, industrial facilities have measured the effectiveness of a coating by its ability to prevent corrosion, which is its fundamental purpose.

As the doors closed on the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, auto manufacturers from around the world had again showcased the latest innovations in cars and trucks.

 The shinning exterior and interior coatings systems of the 2013 Tank of the Year were manufactured by Tnemec Company, Inc. 

 New nanoparticle ink technologyopens up new prospects for coating applications because these inks are not only compatible with so many deposition processes but also fit the many substrates types and the final product design.