In the news this week, Akzo is expanding their low temperature R&D efforts and Clariant is poised to supply pigments to new regions. Joe Powder takes a deep dive into a multi-part question from a manufacturer of low cost cook stoves.

This episode’s shout out goes to Robert, Tod, and Jim at Key Finishes. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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Wow it’s the twentieth episode already. There was plenty of news in the world of industrial coatings this time around. Two behemoths are in a bidding war for a Finnish paint company and constricted monomer supply could have an effect on polyester prices. Joe gives some pointers on inter-coat adhesion with an epoxy wrinkle and describes the methods for measuring powder density.

This episode’s shout out goes to Christine Malthouse at PPCJ. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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It’s the first episode of 2021 and we’re back with all the latest news and updates from the powder coating industry. Joe Powder answers questions about coating galvanized steel, selecting an accelerated weathering program, and film thickness of a textured powder coating.

This episode’s shout out goes to Sergio Gazzea of Gazzea Consulting. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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On this last episode of 2020, the guys talk about the news and industry events scheduled for 2021. Joe Powder answers questions about where to focus R&D efforts, phosphate pretreatment traces, and how to coat a non-conductive substrate.

This episode’s shout out goes to all of the women in leadership in the powder coating world. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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In this installment of the Powdcast, hear all the news about new product launches, show reschedulings, and boards of directorses. Joe answers a question about degassing versus offgassing in a low temperature formulation and adhesion issues with a primer/topcoat system.

This episode’s shout out goes to Sue Ivancic from Nordson. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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The Ask Joe Powder crew is back with the latest news from the big powder companies and more trade show updates. Joe answers a question about electrostatics and when to add manual spray guns to an automated line. The other question is about pretreatment for multiple metals.

This episode’s shout out goes to Senka Celik from GS-TMT, who machine and powder coat Ruff Cycles. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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There was no shortage of mergers and acquisitions to talk about this episode, as well as some updates regarding the big international coatings shows in 2021. Joe Powder answers a four-part question from an electric bicycle manufacturer in Bosnia who wants to bring their powder coating application in house.

This edition’s shout out goes to Rob Trhlin from Allnex and founder of the non-profit Donna’s Christmas Trees. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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Instead of Joe Powder answering your questions, we’re going to flip it around and ask people from the industry about what cool stuff they’re doing in Nathan Powder Asks Powder People Things About Powder. This interview is with Chris Reding from IFS Coatings. IFS is an innovative powder coating producer with some unique technology for coating wood, MDF, and other low temperature substrates. Find out more at IFScoatings.com

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In this special edition of the Powdcast, we were live at the Coatings Trends and Technologies conference, which was held online September 8-11. As usual, we cover the latest news from the industry and upcoming events. Joe Powder answers a question about the quality of a coating found in a correctional facility and one about coating fiberglass before taking questions from the live audience.

Many thanks to everyone involved with putting together the event and everyone who stopped by to see us. Find out more about Coatings Trends & Technologies and Paint & Coatings Magazine at pcimag.com. Visit PCR at powdercoatingresearch.com

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On the 12th edition of the Powdcast, the Ask Joe Powder team brings the latest news from the powder coating industry. Joe answers a question about explosivity, one about a coating with poor resistance to alcohol, and a question about possible future regulations on TGIC.

This weeks’ shout out goes to Alessia Venturi, editor of International Paint & Coatings Magazine. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

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