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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.

Simon Wagenaar, Manager of the Technical Services department for coatings at Ulamo Coating BV, noted that the contamination of the cleaning liquids was costing thousands of Euros for personnel, lost sales, and scrap parts. This article explains the company's search for cleaning centrifuges that offered savings and sustainability benefits.

This year’s color is a fluid, expansive blue with a contemporary edge.

This case history features Chicagoland's veteran-owned Rhino Shield elastomeric-ceramic coating business and highlights its newly updated formula that takes nanotechnology to the next level.

Marking the company’s 140^th anniversary, the 1,400-square-foot experience center is part of a recent renovation of the top two floors of One PPG Place, the company’s iconic, Philip Johnson-designed global headquarters. 

Accent colors can make a home more alluring and provide a great way to enhance the character and sense of fun in a space – as adding even a little bit of liveliness makes a huge difference. Behr Paint Company presents their top 12 accent colors to brighten and enhance your clients’ living spaces.

The brand has selected one Color of the Year, a grayed sea-green, moving away from its previous selection of 12 Colors of the Year.

The color trend report, inclusive of 48 hues organized by color family, begins a new biennial approach to the Colormix® Forecast.

The report from Global Market Insights attributes the increase in the market to demand for enhancing the visual appeal of surfaces across various industries, from construction to automotive, and beyond.

The designer-inspired 2024 Color Collection of the Year includes 10 refreshing neutrals combined with gentle, bright shades that create a new twist on traditional color combinations. The collection is composed of shades that embody tranquility, comfort, and rejuvenation. The company also released its 2024 Color of the Year.