We’re back! The news from the industry this time around is quarterly reports and price increases, and Joe Powder’s all fired up. We answer a question about why you should use a different grinder for pre-mix and extruded material and an inquiry about flame spraying reclaimed powder.

This episode’s shout out goes to Ron Cudzillo, Retired at Retired (and also Powder Coating Consultants). Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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WHAT!? The boyz are back with another prime-numbered episode with the latest news about UK-REACH, Women in Finishing, and Akzo’s latest acquisition. How long should you wait to test a finished coating? Do smooth powder coating clear coats exist? What does it mean for a coating to be FDA compliant? Find out all these and more.

This episode’s shout out goes to the Powder Coating Kitchen class of June 2021. Learn more about the formulators’ short course at https://www.pcimag.com/powder-coating-summit/short-course. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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ECS 2021 is cancelled! Oh my. Tune in to hear about the latest news and an update on the upcoming trade show season. Joe Powder answers questions about how to pass a rigorous humidity test, UV durability of epoxy/polyester hybrids, and marks left on parts after coming off the curing line.

The shout out goes to Nick Page!, our editor/producer/composer/sound guy. Check out his latest project Badinage at https://nickstatic.bandcamp.com/album/badinage. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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On this episode of the Powdcast, the guys talk about what’s happening with the international powder coating market. A listener asks what they should know before coating cast iron parts and another wants to know about decals that can withstand the powder curing process.

The shout out goes to Paul Mills of the Bernie Moreno Center for Sales Excellence at Cleveland State University. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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Ask Joe Powder’s Columbus correspondents Kevin and Nathan do the numbers on some big companies’ first quarter of the year and another big company’s sustainability goals. Joe Powder responds to questions about poor film build on a customer’s parts and how to improve the fluidity of a powder coating.

The shout out goes to Rick Devore from DCL Corporation. This episode was made possible by gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com and listeners like you.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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The next installment of Nathan Powder Asks Powder People Things About Powder! Nathan interviews Courtney Jungjohann Deemer (Global Business Director, Powder Coatings) and Shelley Verdun (Powder Coatings Business Manager, Americas) of PPG Industrial Coatings. They discuss the current state of the industry, how powder coatings fit into PPG’s market strategy, new technologies, and where they see the powder coatings market headed in the future. Find out more about PPG Industrial Coatings at https://www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com/

The video of this conversation can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q35uZGUpjAs

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In the news this episode, the trade show schedules continue to get shifted around, supercomputing and AI are being used to develop new materials, and there’s a new scholarship for students interested in the coatings industry.

This episode’s shout out goes to Jase Kaser of Kaser Blasting & Coatings. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

Check out Nick’s new album Badinage at https://nickstatic.bandcamp.com/album/badinage

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Architectural grade powder coatings and supply chain disruptions are in the news this week. Joe Powder answers a question about powder coating slurries and a question about multi-color powder coating.

This episode’s shout out goes to Innovakote, the recipient of a grant to recycle discarded powder coatings. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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In this episode, the lads talk about the news. The new China REACH is in effect and IFS is expanding. Joe Powder answers a question about stripping powder coatings from aircraft grade aluminum and a two part question about dye sublimation powder coating with a small oven.

This episode’s shout out goes to Sheila LaMothe, editor of Powder Coated Tough magazine and program manager for Women in Finishing. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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Episode 23 already? Heinous! Listen to Joe Powder’s hot takes about supply chain disruptions and some exciting quarterly reports. Joe answers questions about toxicity, regulatory issues, and labeling. Another listener inquires about the pros and cons of E-coat vs powder coat.

This episode’s shout out goes to Rich Czarnecki at Micro Powders. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

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