The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the world's 2nd largest commercial shipping classification society, has approved the Protective Coatings Inspector (PCI) program offered by SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings as equivalent to NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 and FROSIO Inspector Level III.
Tecnoglass S.A. of Barranquilla, Colombia, has been accredited as the first international participant in the PPG CAP Certified Applicator Program - a group of commercial coating applicators certified by PPG Industries to apply high-performance fluoropolymer coatings to aluminum architectural components.
A total of 5924 specialist visitors, roughly 20.5% more than at the premiere PaintExpo event in 2006, gathered in Karlsruhe, Germany, March 11-14 to browse the product offerings of 285 exhibitors (an 18% increase) from the field of coatings technology.
EPA is taking direct final action to amend the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings final rule, which is a rule that establishes national reactivity-based emission standards for the aerosol coatings category (aerosol spray paints) under the Clean Air Act, published in the Federal Register. This direct final action clarifies and amends certain explanatory and regulatory text in the Aerosol Coatings final rule.
PACE 2009, to be held February 15-18 in New Orleans, LA, has issued a call for presentations. The event specifically is looking for unique or complex ideas that challenge traditional standards and established practices.
When Hollman, Inc. decided to expand into high-end kitchen cabinetry, the company also made a commitment to dramatically reduce its volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and make other modifications to the manufacturing process. As a result, the company has carved out a niche as a producer of a luxury line of eco-friendly kitchen cabinetry.
Audi has approved an eco-friendly waterborne BASF refinish paint system for after-sales service in India. Audi is the first car manufacturer in India to work with BASF on what the company terms a “breakthrough” product.
No. 953 is a 500°F, electrically-heated universal oven from Grieve, used for various paint curing operations. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 36”W x 36”D x 48”H. Power is provided by 9 kW installed in Nichrome wire heating elements, and a 600 cfm, 1/2-hp recirculating blower provides horizontal front-to-rear airflow.
The new STM HVLP from Walmec North America can be adjusted to a fine spray for precise application or a wide spray for larger areas and is 80% transfer efficient, making it useful for graphics, décor jobs and other small projects.
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