International Paint, LLC, has hired Jon Palo to serve as its new engineering sales manager over protective coatings sales in the western region of the U.S.
A new Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) Advancements in Coatings Series symposium will give insight into a variety of wood substrates and their influence on the selection and performance of coatings, the capabilities of various coating types, specifying methods, application details and testing procedures.
Two high school teams sponsored by Nordson Corp. participated in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics championship held recently in Atlanta, GA.
Dow Corning Corp. will participate in the 10th Annual International Coatings for Plastics Symposium, hosted by Finishing Today’s sister publication, Paint & Coatings Industry, June 13-15, 2007 in Chicago, IL.
The Philadelphia Society for Coatings Technology (PSCT) will hold its May symposium on Thursday, May 3, 2007, with the theme, “UV Coatings: Emerging Applications and New Technologies for Performance Enhancement.”
Ultrasonic Systems, Inc.: The Micro-Line digital dispensing valve for the Prism Coating System consists of a high-speed liquid metering valve and a precision nozzle and is designed to be more effective than conventional needle dispensing for precise coating requirements.
Paul N. Gardner Co.: The TP-2C & TP-5C portable electronic tank gauging thermometers from employ the same RTD design that has been used in the TP-7 and TP-8 for many years. Where old mechanical switches were vulnerable to damage and liquid penetration, a sealed industrial quality overlay now provides a user interface that is easy to use with gloves.
GE Plastics: This company has officially added its conductive Noryl GTX* resins to its ecomagination product portfolio. The new materials are optimized for powder coating.