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Sherwin-Williams Inks Distribution Agreement with Spraylat Corporation
Sherwin-Williams has signed an agreement with Spraylat Corporation of Pelham, N.Y., to become the exclusive North American distributor of Spraylat EMI/RFI shielding finishes.
American Trim Upgrades Operations
American Trim, a Lima, Ohio-based company specializing in the forming, decorating, and coating of metal and composite substrates, recently received $994,000 from the Ohio State Energy Plan to install a new state-of-the-art coating line.
Chemical, Coating Suppliers Release 2009 4th Quarter Results
2009 Fourth-quarter results from several leading paint suppliers and coating manufacturers reflect impact of rising demand and cost reductions.
PCI, Nordson to Hold Advanced Powder Coating Workshop
The Powder Coating Institute, or PCI, will hold an advanced two-day hands-on powder coating workshop Feb. 22–23. The event will take place at the headquarters of Nordson Corporation in Amherst, Ohio.
Dörken Showcases New North American Tech Center
Dörken Corporation USA, an operating unit of Dörken MKS-Systeme, Herdecke, Germany and a global leader in the manufacture of corrosion protection coating systems, trademarked under the name DELTA-MKS®, for a variety of parts including fasteners, springs, brackets clips and stamped parts, recently hosted an open house to unveil its new North American Technical Center in Grass Lake, Mich.

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Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, March 8, 2010
February automotive sales, plus newly released unemployment numbers.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast: March 1, 2010
Online registration is now open for SUR/FIN 2010! Save the date for June 14–17, Devos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast February 2, 2010
People in the News...Awards & Certifications...Plant Expansions
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast: November 12, 2009
This week's newscast reports on the latest unemployment figures from the U.S. Department of Labor. Also covered are several developments on the merger and acquisition front.

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Zirconization™ Update: Introducing DuBois Chemicals, DuraTEC 110 Nonphosphate Cleaning and Pretreatment Solutions for Ferrous and Nonferrous Parts
Nonphosphate pretreatment systems are gaining broader acceptance in the market place. Public opinion, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship are moving manufacturers away from phosphate-based chemistries.
Alternative Pretreatment Technologies for Steel and Aluminum Surfaces
This informative webinar program will cover current environmentally acceptable alternative pretreatment processes for steel and aluminum surfaces. It will: identify and define conversion coatings; discuss the basics of a zinc phosphate process for ferrous and aluminum surfaces; outline the advantages and disadvantages of zinc phosphate; and delve into the pros and cons of alternative technologies, such as zirconium, titanium, and silane. Ron Joseph, Organic Coatings Editor for Metal Finishing, moderates.

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Powder Coating, including development, manufacturing, quality control, material selection, performance, coating formulation, and UV cure technology
Kevin Biller, a.k.a. Joe Powder, began his career in powder coatings in 1978 at the Glidden Paint Company. He held various technical positions during his 15 years there, including group leaderAutomotive...

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A Case Study in Equipment Creativity A Case Study in Equipment Creativity
Pipe Coating firm adapts electrical enclosure coolers to solve host of space, heat, and operational issues.
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Current Trends in Cold Spray Technology: Looking at the Future
Cold spray is one of the many names for describing a solid-state coating process that uses a high-speed gas jet to accelerate powder particles toward a substrate whereby metal particles plastically deform and consolidate upon impact. The term “cold spray” refers to the relatively low process temperature involved—which is typically much lower than the melting point of the spray material.
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Evaluating Over-aged Powder Coatings Evaluating Over-aged Powder Coatings
Powder coatings need to be stored under controlled environmental conditions to avoid deterioration or “thermal aging.” In particular, temperatures exceeding typical manufacturer-recommended storage conditions of 25°C (77°F) must be avoided, as significantly exceeding these temperatures for just a few days can lead to permanent damage of the product.
Painting Problem Solver: Cold-Rolled Steel and Phosphate Pretreatment
Ron Joseph, Metal Finishing's organic coatings editor, delves into the tricky situations regarding pretreatment, painting of steel, and phosphate, among other related issues.

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The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies
In a 2009 report, MessageLabs Intelligence revealed that an average of 3,618 new Websites per day were identified as harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware.

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