2017 WCS Features Expanded Program
The 33rd Biennial Western Coatings Symposium & Show will be held October 15-18 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Convention Centre. The 2017 event will feature an expanded program, ... Read More…
Technology Incubators
I often get questions from large companies with innovation-based teams about starting a technology incubator to advance their innovation process. My answer to this question is, it depends on a ... Read More…
Making a Difference With Crosslinking Technologies
While many paints and coatings undergo physical film formation following evaporation of solvent or water, others require some type of reaction between the polymer resins to establish the desired applied ... Read More…
Profiles in Coatings—Kevin Kirkwood
Continuing our series profiling coatings professionals with diverse backgrounds in the industry, we interviewed Kevin Kirkwood, marketing coordinator of NETZSCH Premier Technologies, the North American subsidiary of the globally operated group of ... Read More…
Isocyanate-Free Polyurethane Technology for Wood Coating Applications: Approaches to Reducing VOC in Clearcoat Formulations
Industrial wood surfaces, such as furniture and cabinetry, require coatings to help protect and extend their life. Polyurethane coatings provide enhanced appearance, stain and chemical resistance, as well as exterior ... Read More…