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The Pencil Hardness Conundrum

One of the more discussed paint adhesion and hardness tests involves "scratching" paint off a substrate. Not only does this type of testing depict a qualitative level of adhesion, but ... Read More…

  • Topic: ASTM, CoatingsTech Update, Equipment & Testing

Western Coatings Symposium Seeks Technical Presentations

The Western Coatings Symposium (WCS) is seeking technical presentations to be considered for its 37th symposium, taking place October 19 through 22, 2025, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, ... Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, Conferences

Eastern Coatings Show Announces Opening Keynote Speaker

Frank “Sully” Sullivan, president of DayGlo Color Corp., is the Opening Keynote Speaker at the Eastern Coatings Show 2025, May 13 through 15, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, Conferences

New Products for February

Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all ... Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, New Products

Names in News February

Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company's personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” ... Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, Names in the News
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