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…
Automating the Application of Field-Applied Coatings
While most industrial coatings are applied in the factory setting, there are times when those original coatings on installed equipment or other assets must be repaired or replaced. Traditionally, that ... Read More…
Megatrends Revisited
In March 2019, the Inside Innovation column examined “How Megatrends Drive Innovation.” Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent events, major shifts in many of the previous megatrends require a ... 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…