In the news this week, Akzo is expanding their low temperature R&D efforts and Clariant is poised to supply pigments to new regions. Joe Powder takes a deep dive into a multi-part question from a manufacturer of low cost cook stoves. This episode’s shout out goes to Robert, Tod, and Jim at Key Finishes. Visit […]

Wow it’s the twentieth episode already. There was plenty of news in the world of industrial coatings this time around. Two behemoths are in a bidding war for a Finnish paint company and constricted monomer supply could have an effect on polyester prices. Joe gives some pointers on inter-coat adhesion with an epoxy wrinkle and […]

It’s the first episode of 2021 and we’re back with all the latest news and updates from the powder coating industry. Joe Powder answers questions about coating galvanized steel, selecting an accelerated weathering program, and film thickness of a textured powder coating. This episode’s shout out goes to Sergio Gazzea of Gazzea Consulting. Visit our […]

On this last episode of 2020, the guys talk about the news and industry events scheduled for 2021. Joe Powder answers questions about where to focus R&D efforts, phosphate pretreatment traces, and how to coat a non-conductive substrate. This episode’s shout out goes to all of the women in leadership in the powder coating world. […]

In this installment of the Powdcast, hear all the news about new product launches, show reschedulings, and boards of directorses. Joe answers a question about degassing versus offgassing in a low temperature formulation and adhesion issues with a primer/topcoat system. This episode’s shout out goes to Sue Ivancic from Nordson. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com […]

In this installment of the Powdcast, hear all the news about new product launches, show reschedulings, and boards of directorses. Joe answers a question about degassing versus offgassing in a low temperature formulation and adhesion issues with a primer/topcoat system. This episode’s shout out goes to Sue Ivancic from Nordson. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com […]

The Ask Joe Powder crew is back with the latest news from the big powder companies and more trade show updates. Joe answers a question about electrostatics and when to add manual spray guns to an automated line. The other question is about pretreatment for multiple metals. This episode’s shout out goes to Senka Celik […]

The Ask Joe Powder crew is back with the latest news from the big powder companies and more trade show updates. Joe answers a question about electrostatics and when to add manual spray guns to an automated line. The other question is about pretreatment for multiple metals. This episode’s shout out goes to Senka Celik […]

There was no shortage of mergers and acquisitions to talk about this episode, as well as some updates regarding the big international coatings shows in 2021. Joe Powder answers a four-part question from an electric bicycle manufacturer in Bosnia who wants to bring their powder coating application in house. This edition’s shout out goes to […]

There was no shortage of mergers and acquisitions to talk about this episode, as well as some updates regarding the big international coatings shows in 2021. Joe Powder answers a four-part question from an electric bicycle manufacturer in Bosnia who wants to bring their powder coating application in house. This edition’s shout out goes to […]