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Italian Plaster Training Institute Opens In Pennsylvania

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:55:15 GMT

Veneshe Italian Plastering and Firmolux Venetian Plaster announce the opening of the first Venetian Plaster training institute in Pennsylvania

Revised IPC Standard On Immersion Silver Plating Establishes Maximum Deposit Thickness

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:48:00 GMT

IPC Association Connecting Electronics Industries recently released IPC-4553A, Specification for Immersion Silver Plating for Printed Boards. This newly revised specification sets the requirements for the use of immersion silver (Iag) as a surface finish for printed boards, adding a maximum deposit thickness based on performance criteria; the minimum thickness requirement was provided in the original release of IPC-4553

Lubrizol Introduces Becrosan CP 2125 Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:23:00 GMT

The Lubrizol Corporation introduces Becrosan CP 2125 liquid corrosion inhibitor, the newest addition to its comprehensive family of metalworking additives. Boron and secondary amine free, Becrosan CP 2125 provides excellent performance during operation, while offering European customers a choice in meeting new product safety standards

Rapid System To Measure Corrosion In Paints Developed

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:09:00 GMT

Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I of Castell� (UJI), Spain, have patented a new test method that determines the anticorrosion protection that an organic coating offers in much less time than other conventional methods. This new system cuts anticorrosion experiments with paints from 20 days to 24 hours

The Dow Chemical Company Forms Dow Coatings Materials Following Acquisition Of Rohm & Haas

Fri, 29 May 2009 18:24:00 GMT

The Dow Chemical Company has formed a new business unit focused on the coatings market following Dow's acquisition of Rohm and Haas in April 2009. Dow Coating Materials combines the resources and technologies of Dow Coating Solutions and the recently-acquired Rohm and Haas Paint and Coating Materials to create the leading supplier of raw materials for architectural and industrial coatings in the world

Non-Toxic Hull Coating Resists Barnacles, May Save Ship Owners Millions

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:28:00 GMT

North Carolina State University engineers have created a non-toxic "wrinkled" coating for use on ship hulls that resisted buildup of troublesome barnacles during 18 months of seawater tests, a finding that could ultimately save boat owners millions of dollars in cleaning and fuel costs

RPM To Webcast CEO Presentation At Goldman Basic Materials Conference

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:08:00 GMT

Specialty coatings and sealants business, RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that Frank C. Sullivan, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 11:10 a.m. EDT at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York City

Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Leads Tutorial Short Course On UV Cure Coatings At Annual FOCUS Conference

Tue, 26 May 2009 06:36:00 GMT

As the quickest method for curing coatings, ultraviolet (UV) curing is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the coatings industry. UV cure coating is being used in place of conventional high-heat processing as OEMs increasingly desire fast and cost-effective curing that also offers a high-performance finish

D&K Group, Inc. Introduces Revolutionary PVC Card Laminating Film

Thu, 21 May 2009 06:15:00 GMT

D&K Group, Inc. introduces a revolutionary line of PVC Card laminating film - presenting a new roll laminating solution for the plastic card market. The D&K PVC Card laminating film simplifies PVC card manufacturing by replacing/complimenting the platen press process typically used to produce any cards excepting secure card applications

Finishing Touches: New Alloys Offer Alternative To Chrome

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Schuh and his collaborators have developed a new nickel-tungsten alloy that is not only safer than chrome but also more durable. The new coating, which is now being tested on the bumpers of a truck fleet, could also replace chrome in faucet fixtures and engine parts, among other applications

Modumetal To Develop An Innovative Commercial Anti-Corrosion Technology In Partnership With University Of Washington's Department Of Materials Science And Engineering

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:02:00 GMT

Washington Technology Center (WTC) has awarded an Entrepreneur's Access grant to the University of Washington to support an advanced material research collaboration with Modumetal, Inc. of Seattle, Washington

New Brochure Describes Dow ECOSURF EH Specialty Surfactants

Wed, 20 May 2009 08:51:00 GMT

The Dow Polyglycols and Surfactants Business is introducing a new piece of literature to complement the recent introduction of the ECOSURF EH surfactants. The new brochure is available for the asking, there is no fee.

Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Explores UV-PUDs As A Green Coatings Solution

Wed, 20 May 2009 08:15:00 GMT

Polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) offer coatings formulators an alternative approach to producing polyurethane coatings that are low in VOCs. They offer low solvent content, low odor and low temperature drying, among many other eco-friendly properties. Most importantly, they also offer the performance needed for superior coatings

Preparing Cementitious Repair Mortars To Support High-Performance Lining Systems: Broom Finish Or Blasted Surface?

Wed, 20 May 2009 07:08:00 GMT

It is widely understood in the protective coatings industry that concrete requires surface preparation to -- among other things -- remove the weak laitance layer and produce a sufficient anchor profile for the protective system to mechanically interlock to the substrate.

Oxford Advanced Surfaces Group Plc (OAS) Develops A Unique Technology That Prevents Silver Tarnishing

Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Oxford Advanced Surfaces Group Plc, the advanced materials company, announced that it has developed a 1nm thick, environmentally friendly Onto coating that acts to protect silver against tarnishing

Surfware, Inc. And Data Flute CNC To Showcase TrueMill And SSI-5 Series Cutters At EASTEC, 2009

Mon, 18 May 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Surfware, Inc., developer of SURFCAM CAD/CAM systems and Pittsfield, Massachusetts-based Data Flute CNC, announced today that new SSI-5 Data Flute tools, which complement TrueMill's patented cutter path, will be demonstrated at the Mazak booth # 2111 at EASTEC, 2009

U.S. Spray Foam Customers Set To Benefit From BaySystems And Construction Polymers International Agreement

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:42:00 GMT

Bayer MaterialScience LLC announced recently an agreement between its BaySystems polyurethane systems business and Construction Polymers International (CPi), a leading provider of spray foam equipment and turnkey systems, under which CPi will offer parts, equipment, spray foam rigs, and related technical support for BaySystems spray polyurethane foam (SPF) customers in the U.S

New OptiGrain MG Aluminum Bar Stock From Hydro Aluminum Improves Yield And Product Quality In High-Speed Machining

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Hydro Aluminum's Extrusion Americas unit today introduced OptiGrain MG, a lead-free 6061 aluminum alloy with peak mechanical properties to improve the consistency, surface finish and strength of machined parts. Its consistent, fine grain reduces chip build up and its superior tolerances minimize set-up time and recalibrations, increasing productivity in high-speed machining operations

Major Coatings Industry Merger Is Highlight Of European Coatings Show

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Attendees to the recent European Coatings Show (ECS) and Congress in N�rnberg, Germany, witnessed a major industry event taking place right in the midst of this global gathering when The Dow Chemical Company announced the completion of the acquisition of specialty materials and global coatings producer, Rohm and Haas

Ultrahigh Barrier Coating Breakthrough From InMat Reduces Food Packaging Costs And Environmental Impact

Thu, 07 May 2009 10:22:00 GMT

InMat®, the leader in environmentally friendly, high barrier nanocomposite coatings, announces its new Nanolok™ PT ADV-7 water-based coating formulation providing a more sustainable, cost effective option for transparent, high oxygen and/or moisture barrier food packaging