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 Diamond-like coatings create super-hard surfaces (greater than 40 Gpa) with a low coefficient of friction and excellent coating adhesion. 

 To give the bridge a high-gloss finish and protect the structure from the harsh Cleveland elements, Sherwin-Williams will supply Macropoxy 646, an epoxy intermediate coating, and HP DOT Acrylic Polyurethane, a high-gloss topcoat in off-white, for the project. 

Finishing wood is an art and science that is based upon knowledge of the properties of the wood and the finishing materials.

The world’s most environmentally friendly automotive paint shop: that was the requirement of BMW Brilliance when placing the order with Dürr in 2011 for the construction of the paint shop in Shenyang, China. This year Dürr has already received a follow-up order from BMW Brilliance to increase production capacity.

BASF’s Coatings Division opened a new International Refinish Competence Center (RCC) in Clermont, France, for R-M®, the company’s premium automotive refinish brand. The facility is now one of the most modern training facilities in Europe.

CERAM-A-STAR® E is a new solution with proven durability and ease of application that meets American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2604 specifications. Designed for the high-end residential, storefront and monumental interiors market, this product offers a lower-cost alternative to 50 percent PVDF and super-durable polyester powders.

NEI has developed a chromate-free conversion coating for magnesium alloys that independently provides exceptional corrosion resistance and also improves adhesion with an overlying paint layer (primer).