In this capacity, Doubman will lead a team of over 1,000 employees, and will be responsible for accelerating revenue growth and enhancing profitability for the company.
Cast elastomers based on PDO-sebacate polyol exhibit an excellent combination of tensile properties, abrasion resistance, thermal, hydrolytic, and solvent resistance, as well as adhesion to metal substrates. These are desirable properties for cast elastomers intended for applications as protective coatings for pipes, and coatings for sieves typically used in drilling and mining applications.
In her new role, Cynthia Baricos will oversee both the laboratory and manufacturing functions, with a goal of supporting continuous improvement and delivering top-quality industrial coating solutions to customers.
PPG’s Board of Directors has elected PPG President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim Knavish, as Chair of the company’s Board of Directors and CEO, and has appointed Michael W. Lamach as the new PPG Independent Lead Director and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.
Working closely with employees at facilities in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Cedartown, Georgia, the new EHS Manager will promote a healthy, safe work environment in support of providing high-performing industrial coating solutions to customers.
Responding to increasing demands for innovative coating solutions, Hempel’s new production facilities in Zhangjiagang substantially enhance capacity to better serve marine, energy and infrastructure customers.
Plasma pre-treatment is a crucial step for improving the quality and durability of automotive assemblies and components. It enhances the adhesion and compatibility of different materials that are used for encapsulation, printing, or painting processes. By applying plasma to the surface of low-energy materials, it removes contaminants and creates functional groups that increase the surface energy and reactivity.
The mining industry has long been an important sector of the global economy, providing the raw materials necessary for various products, from electronics to infrastructure. However, mining operations can be incredibly damaging to the environment, negatively impacting local ecosystems and communities. Mark Dorgan, Technical & Sales Manager at SIFCO ASC, discusses how the industry can minimize its impact through selective brush plating.