Neutrals Dominate, but More Color Expected in Automotive Coatings
Car buyers around the world prefer neutral colors by a large margin and have done so many years. That trend is expected to persist for the next several years as ... Read More…
Non-Isocyanate Coatings with Fast Return to Service for Industrial Flooring Application
A new application of Michael Addition (MA) chemistry was recently explored and developed for use in industrial flooring. Historically, MA was not applied in protective coatings due to the extremely ... Read More…
Waterborne Industrial Coatings Q&A: Evolving Perceptions and Technologies
The move to waterborne coatings has been occurring for many years. Water-based technologies dominate the architectural market and have done so for some time. While it has taken longer, they ... Read More…
Achieving Class A Appearance On Fiber-Reinforced Substrates
Achieving Class A appearance over fiber-reinforced substrates can be challenging. We discuss the evolving measurements used to characterize topcoated surface appearance. The influence of carbon fiber on the surface appearance ... Read More…
Radiation-Cured Coatings Market Continues to Grow
Radiation-cured coatings continue to experience moderate growth and find expanded applications. These coatings have the ability to increase productivity while offering enhanced environmental compliance and improved physical performance. They hold ... Read More…