It’s that time of year – when coatings manufacturers invite us to their showrooms for their color shows. PCI and FT recently attended both BASF and PPG’s events, which introduced global color trend data, as well as dozens of new colors for car stylists and manufacturers.

 The use of UV-curable field-applied floor coatings continues to grow. 

 Dual-performance cryogenic spill protection coating protects against extremely high and low temperatures in marine and industrial environments 

The initiative of  ECHA to launch a public consultation on the  proposal submitted by France to amend the current harmonized classification and labeling of Bisphenol-A from reproductive toxicity category 2 (hazard statement code H361f) to reproductive toxicity Category 1B (hazard statement code H360F) has created a debate in the industry.

 Revolutionary new air distribution system enables air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps to set new standard in energy-efficiency, as well as optimized production. 

 A new DuPont™ Teflon® industrial coating that is the first truly water-based, low-VOC and easy-to-use coating with a corrosion resistance of up to 3,000 salt spray hours has been released 

 Cortec^®has launched a revolutionary anti-corrosion tablet that provides an extremely efficient dry method of protecting metals within a package. 

 Nano-materials company Semblant Ltd. has launched the PlasmaShield™ plasma conformal coat process to deliver environmental protection without the expense associated with material costs or manufacturing complexity. 

 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.