Dow UCAR Emulsion Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., has launched a new technology platform focused on improving dirt pickup resistance in paint and coatings formulations. The new platform will focus on every aspect of dirt pickup resistance, including exploring new testing protocols, development tools and products.

Atlas Weathering Services Group, a division of Atlas Material Testing Technology, has added a new Worldwide Exposure Network site in the southeast region of India. Located near Chennai, the new site will be the first official outdoor exposure site in India and is characterized by a tropical climate with high levels of sunlight, humidity and temperature.

BASF Coatings is forming a global partnership with Hyundai Motor Co. to provide refinish coatings products, as well as training services and support for Hyundai’s aftermarket network. Terms of the partnership were not disclosed, but the program rollout is already in progress.

PPG Industries is inviting architects and glazing contractors to participate in the “Duranar Coatings Hall of Architecture Contest” as part of its 40th anniversary celebration of Duranar coatings.

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Dear Joe,
I have been told by my distributor that many powders contain an overcure protection additive. What is this additive, and is there a way to find it on an MSDS?

Powder coating on wood - so what’s it going to be, ultraviolet (UV) curable or thermoset? In my travels over the last couple of months, I’ve encountered this issue more than a few times.

Zircotec has developed a durable, heat-resistant ceramic coating that provides benefits in a range of applications. From its nuclear beginnings, the coating is finding increasing uses in the automotive industry, the medical sector and beyond.

The capital cost of emission control equipment can be nothing compared to the operating costs if careful consideration is not given to equipment selection. An energy-efficient emission control plan implemented by Brady Corp.’s Coated Products Division has led to substantial savings in both operating and maintenance costs.

The Toro Company has been an American leader in manufacturing outdoor lawn equipment since the early 1900s. In fall 2006, the company’s Windom, MN, manufacturing facility replaced its pretreatment washers, added a computer-based system to monitor and control system processes, and upgraded the air seals on its curing ovens. These upgrades helped the company streamline operations and improve paint finish quality, consistency and productivity.