Mankiewicz's Aviation Division Under New Leadership
Mankiewicz welcomes René Lang as the new head of its aviation business. Lang succeeds Andreas Ossenkopf, who is still available for certain projects as he seeks out new challenges.
#management #aerospace
Episode 1: Early Days - Insights Into the Surface Finishing Industry
Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast for coaters and finishers discusses evolving trends in surface finishing with interviews with powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert and 2021 Finishing Hall of Fame inductee Bill Saas.
PPG Announces Several Acquisitions
PPG has reached agreements to acquire coating companies VersaFlex and Wörwag, with transactions expected to close in the first quarter and half of 2021, respectively.
IFS Coatings Invests in Terrapass Carbon Offsets
IFS Coatings has begun purchasing carbon offsets through Terrapass, furthering the powder company’s sustainability goals and contributing to global environmental projects.
#sustainability #pollutioncontrol
Minimizing Defects in Polyester Wrinkle Powder Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems architectural segment leader Michael Withers discusses mitigating defects in polyester wrinkle powder coatings.
#asktheexpert
Polychem's 2021-22 Color Trends Emphasize Light and Warmth
Polychem Coatings has launched its four new Powder Coating Color Trends of 2021-22, which it says make a large break from 2020 into brightness and warmth.
PCI Publishes Fifth Edition of Powder Coating Handbook
PCI has published the fifth edition of Powder Coating: The Complete Finisher’s Handbook, an up-to-date guide to every step in the powder coating process.
Coatings Drive Electric Vehicles Further
Electric vehicle batteries depend on coatings to maintain optimal temperatures, reduce the risk of fire damage and electrical interference, and more.
#automotive
Axalta Announces Auto Color of 2021
Axalta names the yellow-green ElectroLight its 2021 Global Automotive Color of the Year, while its research shows white continues to be a global favorite.
#automotive
NACE International and SSPC Merge to Form AMPP
NACE International and SSPC merged to form the AMPP, which will take on research, conferences, certifications and more for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries.