Belzona Inc., a provider of industrial coatings and industrial repair composites, has developed a new alternative approach for surface preparation in situations when grit blasting is otherwise impossible. Known as bristle blasting, the method both removes corrosion and generates an anchor profile (also known as an anchor pattern) by using a specially designed rotary bristle tool.
Atlas has introduced two new Ci5000 Xenon-arc Weather-Ometers® with enhanced digital control to give operators more flexibility and control of accelerated weathering testing. Now available in a low-voltage or standard-voltage option, the system provides a solution for large-capacity, accelerated laboratory weathering.
Akzo Nobel’s Powder Coating business unit has launched a powder coating brand exclusively dedicated to the furniture market. Branded Interpon F®, the range reportedly brings both a step-change in technical performance and a range of colors designed especially for furniture.
DSM Desotech, a manufacturer of UV-curable coatings, inks and matrix materials for the production of glass optical fiber and optical cable, has acquired the assets of U.S.-based Polymeric Processes Inc. (PPI), a producer of UV-curable coatings for tube and pipe applications.
Belzona Inc., a provider of coatings and repair composites, has established a distributor covering the statewide territory of Colorado - Colorado Belzona Inc.
In Moon Run, PA, just west of Pittsburgh in Robinson Township, a blazing red steel trellis makes a strong architectural statement at the entrance to Fire Station #245. But this attractive structure, designed by architect Bob Worsing and erected by Forest Steel, is more than just a pergola for the volunteer firefighters who brave the elements to get their job done. It is a testament to the performance of polyurethane coatings.
DYMAX Corp., manufacturer of advanced light curing adhesives, coatings, and curing equipment, has appointed Rob Kleinschmidt as a sales engineer in the Field Sales Department. In his new position, Kleinschmidt will play a key role in developing accounts and generating sales in the New England area and surrounding states.
Ohio State University engineers are developing a technology to coat jet engine turbine blades with zirconium dioxide - commonly called zirconia (synthetic diamonds) - to combat high-temperature corrosion. The zirconia chemically converts sand and other corrosive particles that build up on the blade into a new, protective outer coating. In effect, the surface of the engine blade constantly renews itself.
The Dürr Group has received a major order from the BMW Group for its U.S. plant in Spartanburg, SC, worth more than €100 million. As reported previously, BMW’s production capacity at the plant will be increased from 160,000 to 240,000 units by 2012. The required expansion of the paint shop will be realized largely by Dürr.
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