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• Wood Finishing Kitchen Cabinets• Powder Coating Spray Equipment• Mixing and Dispersion Equipment• Why Sustainability?• Thickness Testing

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Industrial Finishing26 Powder Coating Spray Equipment Newest Technologies in Powder Coating Spray Equipment.28 Specialty Powder Coatings A look at the newest specialty technologies.30 Wood Finishing Kitchen Cabinets John Miller discusses wood finishing trends.34 Hope Pro Finishing Case Study A visit to Hope Pro Finishing in Toronto and their new finishing line.38 Ovens and Curing A glance at the newest technologies in ovens and curing.

Paint and Coatings Manufacturing40 Mixing and Dispersion Equipment Trends in Mixing and Dispersion.42 Why Sustainability CPCA’s Gary LeRoux is “On Point with Sustainability”.44 Powder Coating Resins What’s New?

Plating and Anodizing48 Danglers A look at Danglers.49 Thickness Testing The latest in Thickness Testing technologies.

CONTENTS March/April 2015

Departments4 From The Editor4 In The News14 People17 Pricing Updates17 Calendar of Industry Events 18 CPCA Corner51 New Products and Technologies 54 AD Index

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from the EDITOR

Smart Surfaces Market to Grow to 13.5 Billion in Five Years

I find the idea of Smart Surfaces very intrigu-ing. Surfaces that change their function inresponse to outside stimuli. They have attractedattention when it comes to research and devel-opment over the past 10 years and are nowbeing commercialized. Smart walls, floors, carbodies, cell phone cases and other smart sur-faces are popular business opportunities.NanoMarkets of Glen Allen, VA, has released anew report, Smart Surfaces Markets 2015-2022,that says the smart surfaces market will grow to$13.5 billion by 2020 and scale to almost $30billion in 2022. The report shows where theywill generate new business revenues in the con-struction, energy, transportation, medical, elec-tronics and military/domestic security sectors.

The biggest market for smart surfaces willcome in transportation, reaching $4.1 billion inrevenues from smart surfaces in 2020 for prod-ucts sold for cars, trucks, aircraft and marinevessels. Even major firms such as GeneralMotors, Johnson Controls, Toyota and Bayer aregetting involved. Although there is much talkabout smart windows in automotive, NanoMar-kets sees the major opportunities emerging in

smart self-repairing car bodies and smart sur-faces on vehicles that provide protection fromcorrosion and ice.

According to the report, the constructionindustry will spend $3.6 billion on smart surfaceproducts in 2020. About one-third of these rev-enues, NanoMarkets believes, will come fromsmart solar surfaces. These surfaces includeboth photovoltaic panels that are monolithicallyintegrated into roofs and windows and self-cleaning solar panels that can rid themselves ofdust and dirt and thereby increase their energyconversion efficiency. Self-cleaning walls, win-dows and other surfaces are also expected to bemoney generators.

Since smart surfaces often require fine pat-terning to create their required functionality, thesmart surfaces revolution may breath new lifeinto nano-manufacturing technologies such asdip-pen nanolithography (DPN) and nanoim-print lithography, which have been confined toapplication markets for at least a decade. DPNespecially has characteristics that will make it ofgrowing importance for creating smart surfaces.One is DPN’s relatively low cost. Another is that

DPN applications already include some thatseem highly relevant to smart surfaces, includ-ing biosensors, nanosensors, rapid prototypingand metamaterials.

The report includes eight-year forecasts inboth volume and value terms for each end-user sector, with breakouts for major types ofsmart surfaces such as self-cleaning surfaces,energy-generating surfaces, self-repairing sur-faces, etc. In addition, it also assesses the R&Dand marketing strategies of the leading firmsthat are active in the commercialization ofsmart coatings.

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Association News

CASF Events for 2015The Canadian Association of Surface Finishinghope to hold its first Lunch and Learn event inWestern Canada towards late summer 2015 withthe date and exact location still to be determined.

The Second Lunch and Learn event in Quebec towards is also being planned for latesummer with the date and exact location to bedetermined.

CASF will be holding its Environmental andTechnical Forum at the Hilton Garden Inn,Toronto, on November 18, 2015. www.casf.ca

Radiation Curing Program: RadTechInternational North America/SUNYCollege of Environmental Science & ForestryWith the evolution of energy curing technologies,

entire industries are changing. An increasingemphasis on UV (ultraviolet) and EB (electronbeam) curing creates new opportunities for sus-tainable materials manufacturing. With this inmind, RadTech International, North America(RadTech) and the State University of New YorkCollege of Environmental Science and Forestry(SUNY-ESF) have partnered to create a programthat bridges academic and professional development.

The Radiation Curing Program (RCP) helpsboth students and industry professionals capital-ize on these emerging opportunities. Whether youare starting a new career, advancing in your current role, or simply want to better understandthese technologies, RCP will help position youand your organization to lead the movement.

RCP incorporates online professional develop-ment short-courses that can be completed in 4-6hours including:

Principles of Energy Curing Technologies

Basics of UV Curable 3D PrintingFor those wanting more in-depth knowledge,

RCP offers three advanced online courses thatprovide foundational and advanced treatment ofcurrent and emerging UV/EB curing principlesand applications.

• Introduction to Polymer Coatings• Radiation Curing of Polymer Technologies• Radiation Curing Equipment,

Instrumentation and Safety

These advanced courses may be taken as non-credit or for three 500-level credits each. Participants taking all three core courses for credit can apply for an Advanced Certificate inRadiation Curing from the State University ofNew York.

The Radiation Curing Program’s online for-mat is flexible and accommodates work, travel,and other commitments. This allows you andyour organization to advance in this innovative



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and rapidly growing field in a convenient andcost-effective way. It is the perfect educationalsolution to compliment in-house training for newand existing employees and for those wanting tolearn more about the radiation curing field.

No matter how you decide to be a part of theRadiation Curing Program, this is an incredibleopportunity to position yourself and your organi-zation to meet current and future energy curingchallenges and opportunities. www.radcuring.com

Western Manufacturing TechnologyShow in EdmontonDespite a decline in oil prices, growth is forecast-ed for the Canadian manufacturing industrythanks to a lower dollar. From June 15-17, 2015,thousands of manufacturers are expected toattend Western Canada’s largest manufacturingevent, the Western Manufacturing TechnologyShow (WMTS) in Edmonton, as rising exportprofits enable local businesses to invest in newproduction technologies that are necessary toimprove their competitive edge. Through state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, educational

sessions and networking opportunities, WMTSprovides an unprecedented venue to help ensurethe continued long-term success of Western manufacturers.

The event will be held at the Edmonton EXPOCentre, Northlands, Halls F, G & H, 7515-118Avenue, Edmonton.

WMTS is Western Canada’s largest manufac-turing technology show, bringing the latest technologies, products and processes, the mostrelevant industry information, and prime net-working opportunities, to Western manufacturers.

A one-stop, all-encompassing venue for thelatest technologies and trends in machine tools,tooling and accessories, metal fabrication, design,automation and assembly, advanced manufactur-ing, plant maintenance and process control. Morethan a tradeshow, WMTS features educational sessions, an industry keynote, an interactive townhall panel and key networking opportunities.

Geared towards the needs of manufacturers inAlberta and throughout Western Canada inindustries ranging from oil and gas, industrialand commercial machinery, construction, mining, agriculture, wind energy and aerospace.

It is presented by SME, a nonprofit organiza-tion that has served practitioners, companies,educators, government and communities acrossthe manufacturing spectrum for more than 80years. Through its strategic areas of events,media, membership, training and development,and the SME Education Foundation, SME is dedi-cated to advancing manufacturing by addressingboth knowledge and skill needs for the industry.www.wmts.ca

Company News

Univar Canada to Distribute Thiele Kaolin Clays. Univar Canada and Thiele Kaolin Company haveentered into a distribution agreement where Univar Specialties will be Thiele’s exclusive distributor for their complete line of Kaolin Claysto the Industrial Markets in Canada.

Thiele is privately held company founded in1946, and is one of the world’s leading sources forprocessed kaolin clay.

Thiele mines, processes, blends and deliversthe full spectrum of kaolin coating and filler



pigments, each tailored to meet your needs fromprocessing facilities in Sandersville, Ga., andWrens, Ga., and slurry facilities in WisconsinRapids, Wis., and Gavle, Sweden.

Thiele activities are ISO-9001 certified, andan emphasis on quality has been a company tradition since its establishment more than 60 years ago.www.univarcanada.com

Andicor and Orion PartnershipAndicor Specialty Chemicals is pleased toannounce a new partnership with

Orion Engineered Carbons. Effective April 16,2015, Andicor will be the exclusive distributionpartner in Canada for Orion’s specialty carbonblacks, focusing on advanced and premium prod-ucts for coatings and polymer systems.

Orion Engineered Carbons is an innovative,global producer of high quality carbon blacksfocusing on collaborative partnerships with customers in rubber and specialty applications.www.andicor.comwww.orioncarbons.com

Retailer Paints a Colourful Future inCanada With Grand Opening of250th Store and Plant TourAmidst a volatile retail climate, the road aheadfor one of the country’s popular paint brands isbright. In just four years since announcing amajor rebranding initiative, DULUX Paints hasgone from having no name recognition to beinga household name across the country, says VinceRea, director of Dulux Paints stores, Canada.

“Every year, we’re gaining ground in theindustry,” Rea says, pointing to a recent nationalpaint brand awareness survey that places DuluxPaints in a solid third position, up one spot fromlast year for an overall gain of five spots since2013. “We were almost non-existent in 2011, andnow our goal is to be No. 1.”

Dulux Paints held a grand opening ceremonyfor its 250th store on April 1, 2015 followed by atour of the paint manufacturing plant.

With the opening of the 250th Dulux Paintsstore in Vaughan, ON, in April and seven morenew stores to follow in different provinces beforethe end of the year, Rea says the target is definitely within reach. “Our stores are thriving –we’re the fastest-growing paint store brand inCanada, averaging 12 new stores per year since2010,” he says.

The Dulux Paints chain employs more than1,000 Canadians in stores located from coast tocoast. Its state-of-the-art, 8,450-square-metremanufacturing and distribution facility inVaughan is the largest architectural coatings and

Dulux's 250th Canadian store opened April 1, 2015,at the new Major Mackenzie Rd. West in Vaughan,ON. Officiating at the ribbon cutting are NartttnanSanTan and Glenn Stuebing, Dulux; Michael DiBiase,Regional Councillor, Vaughan; Steph Dejong, Dulux;Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor Vaughan and RossanaDeFrancisco, Councillor Vaughan; Vince Rea andGraziano DeBerardis, Dulux.



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paint manufacturing plant in the country, havingopened in 1971 and expanded several times since then.

The rebranding took place in 2011 when theformer ICI Paints, GLIDDEN, COLOR YOURWORLD and BÉTONEL (in Quebec) stores werecombined under the Dulux Paints banner. Withthe former stores having taken on the DuluxPaints name and product line, the Dulux brandrapidly achieved broad market reach and recog-nition is growing, Rea says.

“We’ve only been around as a paint store brandfor four years,” Rea said, adding that market sharefor Dulux Paints is growing in both the trade anddo-it-yourself (DIY) segments. Rea attributes thatgrowth to the company’s customer service, high-calibre product and commitment to innovation.“Dulux Paints was first to market with a productthat has no-VOCs (volatile organic compounds)before adding colourant. Today, it also provides sev-eral unique, specially-formulated paints, includingan early shower-resistant product that allows forexterior painting in spite of a rainy forecast, andanother product that withstands extremely lowtemperatures. At the top of the line is Dulux Dia-

mond paint, a product some customers describe as“smooth as butter,” Rea explains.

Core to the brand’s business philosophy is giv-ing back. Since announcing its community cam-paign – now called COLOURFUL COMMUNITIES– in 2011, Dulux paint has donated hundreds ofthousands of dollars’ worth of paint and resourcesacross the country to beautify public places, includ-ing buildings of community, charity and non-profit organizations. Most recently it provided morethan 65 gallons of paint and 30 volunteers torepaint 8,000 square feet of wall space at Toronto-based The Safehaven Project for Community Living, a charitable organization that provides residential and respite care for families whose children have complex physical and developmentaldisabilities. Dulux Paints also donates paint andtime for all Canadian projects of Habitat forHumanity, an international non-profit organiza-tion that provides affordable housing.

“Our roots are all about colour,” Rea says.“We aim to bring the world to life through themagic of colour, and giving back is one way wesucceed in doing that.”

The Dulux Paints brand is operated in Cana-

da by PPG Architectural Coatings Canada Inc., abusiness of PPG Industries.www.ppg.com

Clariant Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ColorForwardClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals,recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of itsColorForward color forecasting guide with a day-long customer event at the Clariant InnovationCenter in Frankfurt, Germany. More than 50 keycustomers from around the world attended.

The ColorForward trend analysis and colordesign tool has been released annually since2006 to help plastic product designers and mar-keting professionals make more informed colorchoices. A highlight of the anniversary eventwas a presentation on trend watching and inno-vation by Dr. Carl C. Rohde, a Dutch sociologistand head of Science of the Time, one of the firstand most respected trend research and innova-tion agencies in the world. Dr. Rohde was fol-lowed by Dr. Angelica Marson, Head of GlobalInnovation for the Masterbatches business unitand Maurizio Torchio, Global Head of Color-



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Gema Industry Partner Symposium a SuccessGema USA Inc. hosted an Industry Partner Symposium on Thursday, March12, 2015 at their Indianapolis, IN facility. The educational event outlinedthe many aspects of how Gema products precisely and efficiently “Controlthe Cloud.”

Jeff Hale, Gema’s Director of Marketing says, “This event was a greatopportunity for our industry partners to learn about our products and seefirsthand how we control the cloud.”

Throughout the day attendees were able to participate in demonstrationsand presentations introducing them to the latest in application and colorchange technology available for powder coating. Gema highlighted the newOptiFlex automatic spray gun and controls; the latest in pumping technology -the OptiSpray AP01; and the advanced color change technology - MagicCylin-der and MagicCompact Quick Color Change Booths. Other products highlight-ed at the one day event included the OptiCenter Powder Management System,and the OptiColor quick color selector.

Attending the event were over 100 members from leading companies inthe powder coating industry. The event provided companies, specializing inpowder materials, system design and integration, pretreatment chemicals,and masking, the opportunity to learn about the newest products and lead-ing trends for application and recovery equipment.

In addition to the industry partners, members from Gema’s distributionnetwork were also in attendance. “By bringing our distributor network intothis event, our industry partners can better understand the strength of theGema team and the added value that we can collectively bring to our cus-tomers”, says Hale.

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and banquet. During the banquet, Gemaannounced their top distributor salesmen awardsfor the previous year. Awards announced were,Powder System Partner Award winner Dan Nosek,Dietz Supply Company, Huntley, Illinois; and dualaward winner Scott Stalzer, American IndustrialCorporation, Greenwood, Indiana, as the ManualGun Champion and High Flier Gun Champion.

Gema continues to be a pioneer in the powdercoating industry and a global manufacturer ofsuperior quality powder coating equipment. As abusiness unit of the Graco Corporation, Gema oper-ates its North American Headquarters from Indi-anapolis, Indiana. www.gemapowdercoating.com

Sherwin-Williams Announces 2014ProVisions Vendor Award Winners Sherwin-Williams, through its Product FinishesDivision, announced the winners of its sixth annu-al ProVisions Vendor Awards during an apprecia-tion program at the Cleveland Convention Centerin Cleveland, Ohio, on March 17, 2015.

Through the ProVisions program, OEMs andjob shops have access to more than 10,000 of thesupplies and equipment they use most, includingtest and safety equipment, abrasives and sprayequipment. This complete product finishing solu-

tion saves customers time and transaction costsby offering all of their coatings and finishingsupplies on a single invoice.

Sherwin-Williams 2014 ProVisions VendorAwards include:

• Vendor of the Year Award: Global FinishingSolutions and Touch-Up Solutions

• Field Sales Support Award: Hi-Lite Solutionsand Mirka Abrasives

• Facility Support Award: Fawcett Company• Marketing Excellence Award: Chemco

Manufacturing“Our award-winning vendors offer expertise

and innovations that help our customers suc-ceed,” says Bruce Irussi, Sherwin-Williams Prod-uct Finishes Division, Senior Vice President ofSales, North America. “They grew sales substan-tially within the ProVisions program in 2014 andprovided the support needed to continue toexpand our capabilities.”oem.sherwin-williams.com/provisions.

The Product Finishes Division of Sherwin-Williams ProVisions 2014 Co-Vendor of the Year Award presen-ters and winners, left to right: Jack Vold, Vice President, Parts & Filters Sales, Global Finishing Solutions;Joe Radle, Industrial Sales Estimator, Global Finishing Solutions; Lisa Mayer, Account Manager, Global Finishing Solutions; Scott Failing, Vice President Industrial Sales, Global Finishing Solutions; Bob McElroy,Marketing Manager – Sales Program Support, Product Finishes Division of Sherwin-Williams; Bruce Irussi,Senior Vice President, Sales – North America, Product Finishes Division of Sherwin-Williams; Laura Kelleher, Vice President – Marketing, Product Finishes Division of Sherwin-Williams; Randal Cain, Technical Sales Representative, Touch-Up Solutions and Troy Pait, President, Touch-Up Solutions.



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Enthone Commitment to HardChrome TechnologyBased on a comprehensive evaluation andresearch of technologies, Enthone has concludedthat a Cr(VI) free replacement for hard chromewill not be available for the majority of industryapplications for the foreseeable future. Due to thisconclusion and to ensure an uninterrupted supply of high performance hard chrome processes, Enthone is committed to keepingtoday’s technologies available, barring any unanticipated circumstances.

Enthone will continue to actively participatein the authorization process under REACH. Thisis evidenced by the company’s continuing leader-ship role in the Chromium Trioxide REACHAuthorization Consortium (CTAC); providinganalysis of alternatives (AOA) and socio economicanalysis (SEA) data; and offering advancedprocess technology with substantially reducedCr(VI) exposure scenarios. On March 6th,Enthone joined the newly formed CTAC sub con-sortium for joint application authorization.

Enthone’s ANKOR hard chrome processes willremain available as ready and easy- to-use for-mulated products beyond the 2017 sunset date forall authorized uses.

Enthone is and remains committed to work-ing with its customers as a trusted supplier.www.enthone.com

Clariant’s Licocene waxes reach final of German 2015 innovation prizeClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, isa finalist in the prestigious German businessinnovation award, “Innovationspreis derDeutschen Wirtschaft 2015”, category Large Com-pany. The achievement relates to Clariant’s Lic-ocene polyolefin-based waxes, recognized foradvancing sustainability in textiles, plastics andcoatings manufacturing and improving the envi-ronmental profile of a wide range of applications.

Licocene waxes give manufacturers the possi-bility to use fewer ingredients, reduce manufac-turing steps, and use less resource-intensiveproduction processes.

The award jury of leading science and busi-ness representatives also acknowledged Licocenefor promoting home-grown R&D and technicalprocessing within Germany.

Clariant joined fellow finalists for the 2015award ceremony and gala dinner on March 21,2015 in Frankfurt am Main. This is the secondoccasion a Clariant development has been



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acclaimed by the organizers. The company’s Exolit halogen-free flame retardants were in the final of the “Innovationspreis der DeutschenWirtschaft 2012/2013”.www.clariant.com

PPG earns recognition as John Deere ‘Partner-level Supplier’PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2014 in the John DeereAchieving Excellence Program.

The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.PPG was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providingproducts and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment tocontinuous improvement. Andy Hammond and Courtney JungjohannDeemer accepted the recognition on behalf of PPG during formal ceremonies March 3 in Moline, Illinois.

PPG supplies electrocoat, liquid and powder coatings, and pretreatmentchemicals to John Deere’s global operations.www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com

Walter Surface Technologies Voted Canada’s Top Small& Medium Employer for 2015Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s Canada’s Top 100 Employers has selected WalterSurface Technologies as one of the top Canada’s Top Small & MediumEmployers for 2015.

The official award presentation was held at the Toronto Region Boardof Trade, where Claude Vandemeulebroocke, General Manager for WalterCanada accepted the award on the company’s behalf.

Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada’s Top 100Employers using eight criteria including physical workplace, work atmosphere& social, health, financial & family benefits, vacation and time off, employeecommunications, performance management, training & skills developmentand community involvement.

Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is a new competition that recognizes small and medium enterprises that lead the nation in creatingexceptional workplaces with forward-thinking human resources policies.Canada’s SME sector is tremendously important to the nation and is responsible for over half of the nation’s gross domestic product, nearly 90 per cent of the private-sector labour force; and over three-quarters of thenew jobs created in the past decade.To view the full editorial for the “Reasons for Selection” explaining whyWalter Surface Technologies was chosen, please visit eluta.ca.

Arkema Researchers Earn Roon Award for Study ofAlkali-Soluble Resin Distribution in Latex FilmsA team of researchers, led by Dr. Wenjun Wu, Principle Scientist for ArkemaCoating Resins, a business unit of Arkema, was recently awarded the presti-gious Roon Award by the American Coatings Association (ACA) at the 2015Coatings Tech Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The Roon Award is amongthe coating industry’s highest technical achievements and is used to recognizethe best technical paper at the conference.

The research paper, entitled “Alkali-Soluble Resins (ASR) and AcrylicBlends: Influence of ASR Distribution on Latex Film and Paint Properties” wasco-authored by a team of researchers, including Dr. Wu, Dr. Christopher Miller,Professor Steven Severtson, Dr. Jihui Guo, Dr. Gang Pu and Dr. Jilin Zhang.



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The research employed a variety of analyticaltechniques to characterize the film formationbehavior of a soft acrylic latex in the absence andpresence of a high glass transition temperature(Tg) ASR. The paper provides new insights intothe component distribution in the latex and paintfilms containing ASR as well as their impact onthe end-use paint properties. The methods utilized in this paper can be applied to character-ize component interactions and distributions indifferent polymer blends as well as other additivesin paint formulations.www.arkemacoatingresins.com.

Chemetall receives prestigious Frost& Sullivan 2014 North AmericanMetalworking Fluids New ProductInnovation Award

Chemetall, a business unit of Albemarle Corpora-tion and an innovator in metalworking fluids,has been awarded the 2014 North American Met-alworking Fluids New Product Innovation Award.

Metalworking fluids provide extensive longsump life along with enhanced tool life, reduced“downtime” and consumption savings. Theseinnovative technologies are manufactured atChemetall’s new, state-of-the-art plant in Black-man Township, Michigan.

Chemetall has been developing, manufactur-ing, and supplying innovative specialty chemicalproducts since 1909. ISO 9001-certified, Chemet-all offers a wide spectrum of products rangingfrom metalworking fluids and drawing & stamp-ing compounds to cleaners, rust preventativesand surface treatment chemistries. Chemetall’sintegrated products, chemical management sys-tems, process equipment, and technical serviceprograms deliver efficient and cost-effective solu-tions for industrial manufacturing needs.

Albemarle Corporation, headquarteredin Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a premier specialty

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Brookfield Names Nilay Shah as International Sales and Marketing ManagerBrookfield Engineering Laboratories is pleased toannounce the appointment of Nilay Shah to thenew position of International Sales and Market-ing Manager for laboratory products and services.

Shah’s expanded responsibilities include salesfor all territories outside of the Americas, the UK,and China. For the last 10 years, Shah has servedas Brookfield’s regional sales manager for Indiaand the southern Asian market.

Shah holds a Bachelors degree in Engineer-ing and Masters degree in Management Studiesfrom the University of Mumbai in India.

Orion Engineered Carbons AppointsKane Henneke As Marketing Manager, Polymers & InksKane Henneke has been appointed MarketingManager, Polymers & Inks, Americas Region atOrion Engineered Carbons. He is responsible fordeveloping and implementing business and mar-keting strategies, identifying business opportuni-ties, and ensuring a substantial, sustainable andprofitable growth strategy.

Henneke brings 20 years of experience to hisnew position. He has held sales and marketingpositions in the ink, paint, coatings and plasticsindustries and has a technical chemical back-ground in resins, pigments and colorants. Priorto joining Orion Engineered Carbons, Hennekeserved as Director of Americas – Architectural andIndustrial Colorants Division of Chromaflo Tech-nologies and Global Business Manager, Inks andCoatings Division of Keystone Aniline Dyes.

Henneke earned his Bachelor of Sciencedegree in paper and printing engineering from

Bolognini to Finishing Group Sales Manager.Roberto has over 14 years of experience in the

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Roberto joined Cefla in early 2014 as Region-al Sales Manager for North America, the UnitedKingdom and Eastern Europe. He was appointedworldwide Sales Manager on January 1, 2015.



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Stephen Edwards Named BusinessManager for Sartomer AmericasSartomer, a business unit of Arkema Inc. and aglobal leader in specialty acrylate and methacrylate

monomers and oligomers, announces that StephenEdwards has been named business manager withresponsibility for the adhesives & sealants, electron-ics, personal care, and advanced materials mar-kets. In his new role, Edwards will lead thecompany’s efforts to provide customers with thepersonalized support and high-performancechemistries they need to develop innovative, mar-ket-leading applications. Edwards will reportdirectly to Timothy Cauffman, business director.

Edwards started his career in the chemicalindustry with Cray Valley in 1990, where he heldroles in technical service, quality control and pro-duction. He then spent seven years with SartomerEurope providing technical support to productdevelopment teams before advancing to a salesmanagement position. Since 2003, Edwards hasheld several managerial roles with Sartomer Asia,including business manager, sales director, business director and strategy and developmentmanager. Since January 2014, he has also spentsignificant time supporting several business unitsfor Arkema China.

Edwards earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Nottingham (UK) and an MBA in senior management from Open University (UK).

New at Estron ChemicalEstron Chemical Inc. is pleased to announce thatAnna Chizhikova has joined Estron as Applica-tions Manager – Powder Coating Raw Materials.

Anna has more than 20 years experience inpowder coatings. She began her career in thisindustry in 1994 as a technician at the Ferro Cor-poration and advanced to R&D Technical Manag-er at Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings, a position thatshe held for a decade. Working in the Architectur-al, Automotive, General Industrial, IT, Furnitureand Functional Coating markets, Anna has man-aged multiple R&D projects that resulted in thecommercialization of cost effective new products,technology and processes.

She is an experienced professional with aunique combination of technical expertise, man-agerial ability, business leadership as well asproduct support.

Pricing Updates

Vencorex Increases Prices for TDIEffective April 1, 2015, or as existing contractspermit, Vencorex will increase prices on its TDIrange of products (ScuranateTM) in Europe,Middle-East and Africa.

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Prices will be increased by 100 € per metric ton.The move is needed to recover margin after

recent price declines and the increasing cost for toluene.

Industry News

Canada–GHS has ArrivedAt last, Canada has finally implemented theGlobally Harmonized System of Classification andLabelling Chemicals (GHS). On February 11,2015, the Government of Canada officiallyannounced that the current WHMIS regulationshave been updated to incorporate GHS. The newand improved regulation has been namedWHMIS 2015.

The WHMIS 2015 regulations are in force asof February 11, 2015 and will be introducedusing a three-phase transition period with com-pletion set for December 1, 2018. During thistransition period, both old and new WHMIS willbe present in the work place. However, the phasesdictate when Manufacturers and Importers mustcomply with WHMIS 2015 compared to Distribu-tors and Employers.

calendar of INDUSTRY EVENTS

May 5-7, 2015: Powder Coating Show,Louisville, KY,www.powdercoatingshow.com

May 18-21 2015: Eastern Coatings Show,Taj Mahal Hotel and Resort, Atlantic City,NJ, www.easterncoatingsshow.com

May 27-29, 2015: CPCA Annual Conference, Niagara on the Lake, ON,www.cdnpaint.org

June 8-11, 2015: SUR/FIN 2015,Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL,www.NASFsurfin.com

June 15-17, 2015: Western Manufacturing Technology Show, Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands,Edmonton, AB, www.wmts.ca

October 5-7, 2015: 2015 PolyurethanesTechnical Conference, Orlando, FL,www.americanchemistry.com

October 7-8, 2015: Canada WoodworkingWest, Abbotsford BC, www.masterpromotions.ca

November 5-7, 2015: WMS WoodworkingMachinery & Supply Expo, InternationalCentre Toronto ON, www.WoodworkingExpo.ca

November 9-12, 2015: FABTECH 2015McCormack Place, Chicago, IL,www.fabtechexpo.com

November 18, 2015: CASF Environmentaland Technical Forum at the Hilton GardenInn, Toronto, ON. www.casf.ca



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Taking Care of BusinessRegister Now: CPCA’s Annual Conference Taking Place at the End of MayCPCA has moved the date of its Annual Conference and AGM to the spring.The annual event will take place on May 27-29, 2015 at the Pillar and PostInn & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It will include the Chair’s Annual GalaDinner, prestigious industry recognition awards and speakers from theRichard Ivey School of Business, the Network for Business Sustainability,Waste Diversion Ontario, Health Canada, the Ontario Department ofLabour and more during its business sessions. They will all update atten-dees on the latest trends, opportunities and challenges facing the Canadianpaint and coatings industry. Register by the Early Bird deadline on April27, 2015 and you will be entered to win a free conference registration. Fordetails, please see www.canpaint.com/cpca-conference.

CPCA/ACA Joint Management Information Com-mittee to Meet on May 11-12, 2015The next meeting of CPCA’s Management Information Committee (MIC)will take place on May 11-12, 2015. Held jointly with the American Coat-ings Association (ACA), the meeting will be held at the Aexcel CorporationHeadquarters in Mentor, Ohio. CPCA’s MIC Committee works to compilerelevant statistics and data critical to all aspects of business operations forour member companies. Attendees will get an update on the coatingsindustry’s performance and projections for the architectural, industrial

and automotive sectors, while reviewing and managing both associations’statistical programs. A visit to the Arcelor Mittal facility in Cleveland is alsoplanned. If you would like to attend the meeting, join this committeeand/or receive the meeting agenda, please contact CPCA at [email protected].

CPCA Applauds the Federal Government on Passing HPR RegulationsCPCA commended Health Canada on finalizing new regulations related tothe implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classificationand Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace hazardous chemicals.The Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) are now in force after beingpublished in Canada Gazette, Part II on February 11, 2015. Suppliers maynow begin to plan for the new requirements for labels and safety datasheets (SDSs) for hazardous products sold, distributed or imported intoCanada. Following this early HPR publication, provincial and territorialjurisdictions will continue to aim for June 1, 2015 (or before) for theirown regulations and training efforts to implement GHS. Full GHS conver-sion and implementation in Canada for all manufacturers, importers, dis-tributors and employers is expected to be completed in approximatelythree-and-a-half years. December 1, 2018 is the last deadline for compli-ance in workplaces.

The new federal HPR replace the Controlled Products Regulations.This GHS alignment will bring major changes to the existing WorkplaceHazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). A key objective of GHSis to create a system that will allow Canadian and U.S. requirements to bemet through the use of a single label and safety data sheet (SDS) for eachhazardous product. However, there are some slight variances remainbetween the U.S. and Canada, which CPCA has documented on the Mem-bers Only section of its website and communicated to members over thepast several months.

It is important to note that even though Health Canada has finalized theHPR, the provinces and territories are responsible for adopting and imple-menting GHS in the workplace in Canada. Therefore, industry must ensurethat the individual provinces and territories are ready to implement GHSbefore shipping products with GHS-compliant labels into each jurisdic-tion. Some provinces have initiated their implementation process of GHS(e.g. Ontario and Alberta, and soon Quebec), while others have indicatedthat they will not be ready to implement the GHS prior to June 1, 2015(e.g. B.C. and Manitoba). CPCA has sent letters to all Ministers of Labourof the provinces urging them to adopt and implement the regulations assoon as possible. In the meantime, some provincial and territorial author-ities may exercise discretion if products are shipped with GHS labels asthey begin to adopt and implement the updated GHS regulations, butplease make sure your labels and hazard communication information arein agreement with all provincial and territory current policies.

CPCA asked the WHMIS Current Issues Committee (CIC) to keep theindustry informed of any GHS-implementation progress made within eachprovincial and territorial jurisdiction and if any interim measures would



be put in place for early acceptance of HPR-compliant GHS labels. CPCA also askedHealth Canada’s CIC to provide a comprehensivecomparative analysis of all variances betweenthe final HPR and HCS 2012. More informationis available on the Members Only section ofCPCA’s website.

CPCA Responds to Consulta-tions on Recent B.C. Amend-ments to the OH&S LegislationRegarding WHMIS Upon reviewing the B.C. government’s proposalon the occupational, health and safety (OH&S)legislation regarding the Workplace HazardousMaterials Information System (WHMIS), CPCAsubmitted an important comment to Work-SafeBC regarding Section 5.14 (2), which plansto retain the three-year cycle for safety datasheet (SDS) updates. This requirement in sub-section 5.14 (2) deviates from the federal gov-ernment’s approach, which indicates that a SDSwill have to be updated when the supplierbecomes aware of any “significant new data.” Itspecifically refers to changes in how the haz-ardous product is classified or to the way com-panies will handle, store or protect workersfrom the hazards of the product. SDSs arerequired to be updated within 90 days of thesupplier being aware of the new information.The new Hazardous Products Regulations(HPR) requirement repeals the three-yearmandatory update in the former ControlledProducts Regulations (CPR).

There seems to be a major issue developingamong other provincial jurisdictions (e.g.Ontario and Yukon) with respect to the three-year review of SDSs. It needs to be sorted outquickly as it has the potential to cause seriousproblems to employers and suppliers.

CPCA Informs Its Members ofthe Federal Government’sRelease of a Consultation Document to Evaluate Nano Substances on the DomesticSubstances ListThe federal government intends to process andevaluate nano substances on the Domestic Sub-stance List (DSL) and its proposed approach isnow the subject of a formal consultation, whichends on May 1, 2015. Environment Canada andHealth Canada are proposing a stepwiseapproach to address nanoscale forms of sub-stances on the DSL. In June 2015, they will con-

duct an information-gathering survey and hold astakeholder workshop to discuss the proposedapproach and survey. CPCA continues to be veryactive on this issue as it will impact industry sub-stantially in the coming years.

CPCA Obtains Clarification onthe TDG Consignor CertificationRequirements CPCA recently learned that Transport Canadaofficials have confirmed that the certificationtext for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods(TDG) Consignor Certification Requirements

should be in English only. It is also acceptable toput the certification text on the back of the ship-ping document.

CPCA Submits Comments on theDraft Screening Assessment andProposed Risk Management forthe Cobalt and Cobalt-relatedSubstance GroupingOn February 4, 2015, CPCA sent a submission toEnvironment Canada regarding its December 6,2014 recommendation to add a long list of cobaltand cobalt-related substances to Schedule I of



CEPA (1999). The substances meet the toxicity criteria for environmentalconcerns and biological diversity. Several of these cobalt and cobalt-relatedsubstances are used for the import, manufacture and use of architecturaland industrial paint and coatings in relatively low amounts. However, theirmanufacture and use in paint and coatings is not specifically targeted in theDraft Screening Level Assessment Report (DSAR) and proposed Risk Management Approach. The paint and coatings sector is not expected todirectly discharge these substances in effluents and soils to contribute tochronic toxicity. However, CPCA’s members recently voiced their concernsthat the current CEPA-toxic declaration for all cobalt-related substancesmight be detrimental to the sector. Paint companies may feel obligated toremove these substances from their formulations, due to the possibility ofgrowing concerns being raised by clients in the supply chain or by consumers who would question the presence of these ‘‘toxics’’ in paint andcoatings products.

CPCA Asks WHO Not to Recommend the Placement of BDO and GBL in Schedule I of the1971 Convention on Psychotropic SubstancesThe placement of 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and Gamma-butyrolactone(GBL) in Schedule I of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substanceshas been recommended by the World Health Organization’s (WHO)Expert Committee. A final decision on this recommendation is expectedto be on the agenda for during the 58th session of the Commission onNarcotic Drugs on March 9-17, 2015 in Vienna. Both substances (CASRN 110-63-4 and 96-48-0) and their derivatives (NMP, THP, PolyTHF

(Spandex), Polybutylene terephathalate (PBT plastics), BDO-based ure-thanes for coatings, etc.) are widely used chemicals in the industry. Con-trolling them as psychotropic substances would not likely result inbenefits that justify the burdens such controls would impose. The Euro-pean Chemical Council (CEFIC) recently called for the recommendationto be rejected. Placing BDO and GBL alternatively in either one of theother Schedules of the Convention would jeopardize the legitimate useas industrial chemicals.

Through CEFIC, current members of the BDO and Derivatives SectorGroup (Ashland, BASF, LyondellBasell and Taminco) have all introduced acommon set of voluntary measures to closely control the supply chain ofBDO and GBL and only supply these products to reliable customers withknown and understood end-uses. CPCA and other associations, such asthe Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) and the AmericanChemistry Council (ACC), support the rejection of this decision.

CPCA Shares Product Stewardship Update forNova Scotia and AlbertaCPCA anticipates that Nova Scotia, which is looking at new regulations formunicipal household and special wastes, will implement them in 2015.The province of Alberta is also hoping to introduce new product steward-ship regulations with the intent of amending and fully implementing theregulations this year. ■

Full details on these and other issues are contained on CPCA’s website at www.canpaint.com for members only.

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The Canadian Paint and CoatingsAssociation (CPCA) is pleased to announcea robust program for its Annual Conference andAGM. This year’s event will take place on May27-29, 2015 in Niagara-on-the-Lake at the Pillarand Post Inn & Spa.

“The 2015 conference will feature the theme,“Survival of the Fittest,” and we have an excitingline-up of speakers scheduled for our BusinessSessions,” says Gary LeRoux, CPCA’s President.“They will update attendees on all of the latesttrends, opportunities and challenges facing theCanadian paint and coatings industry.”

The sessions will begin with Professor MarkMoffat with the Richard Ivey School of Business,who will discuss the current state of the Canadi-an and global economies and identify prospectsfor future growth. Sustainability will also be amain focus during this year’s sessions with JaneSadler Richards, the new Managing Director ofthe Network for Business Sustainability, on hand

to share seven sustainability opportunities forCanadian businesses in 2015.

Stewardship will be an important topic witha session planned to address the new era forpost-consumer paint in Ontario. Mark Kurschn-er, President of Product Care, and Mary Cum-mins, Waste Diversion Ontario’s OversightAnalyst, will discuss the transition of ProductCare as the new program operator in Ontario.

The Globally Harmonized System of Classifi-cation and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) willalso be addressed with government officialsoffering important insight on the GHS imple-mentation from both the federal and provincialstandpoints on the eve of the June 1 implemen-tation date.

A panel exploring the various aspects of thecoatings industry in Canada from the perspec-tive of the manufacturer, supplier/distributorand user is also scheduled, along with a discus-sion on building resilience in the workplace.

CPCA’s Annual Conference will also includethe Chair’s Annual Gala Dinner, its prestigiousindustry recognition awards and a social pro-gram. For more information, please go towww.canpaint.com or click here to view theconference program.

About CPCASince 1913, the Canadian Paint and CoatingsAssociation (CPCA) has represented Canada’smajor paint and coatings manufacturers, andtheir industry suppliers and distributors in threeprimary product categories: architecturalpaints, industrial products and automotive coat-ings. In Canada, CPCA members have more than261 paint manufacturing establishments, ownmore than 3,000 retail outlets, supply productsto another 3,000 retail stores and more than5,500 auto body shops. This represents annualretail sales of more than $10 billion, employingdirectly and indirectly 31,800 employees. ■

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Aal Chem 330ACT Test Panels LLC 102Aesthetic Finishers Inc. 537Air Power Inc. 426AkzoNobel 532Alpha Coating Technologies 242Alpine Chemical Inc. 327Amariko Inc. 342American Finishing Resources 127Anhui Shenjian New

Materials Co., Ltd. 225

APEL International Inc. 530Argon Masking 112Assured Testing Services 110Axalta Coating Systems 101AZO, Inc. 135B.L. Downey 433BCI Surface Tehnologies

(Bulk Chemicals) 513BEX Spray Nozzles 232Bullard 224Calvary Industries, Inc. 508Canadian Finishing &

Coatings Manufacturing (CFCM) 134Caplugs 334Castrol Industrial North America 120Chemetall US, Inc. 239Col-Met Engineered

Finishing Solutions 509Concrete Polishing Inc. 130Custom Fabricating & Supplies 121Datapaq, Inc. 322Decoral System USA Corp. 215DeFelsko Corporation 314DuBois Chemical 107DuPont Teflon Industrial Coatings 226Echo Engineering 321Eckart America/BYK Additives

and Instruments 241Elcometer 208Enhancement Technologies Inc.

/ Miroglio 425EPSI (Engineered Products

& Services Inc.) 104Express Chem., LLC. 143Finishing Brands 437Fischer Technology Inc. 507Fostoria Process Equipment

Div. of TPI 336Gema USA, Inc. 207General Fabrication Corporation 525George Koch Sons 109Global Finishing Solutions 329

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Hefei Ketai Powder Material Co., Ltd 223Henkel Corporation 221Hentzen Coatings, Inc. 422Heraeus Vulcan 522Hubbard-Hall Inc. 536IGP North America LLC 137INOPOL Co., Ltd. 108Intek Corporation 128IntelliFinishing 201Keyland Polymer 505KMI Systems, Inc. 501Koch Filter Corporation 114Kolene Corporation 431Magic Rack/Production Plus Corp 233Matrix Powder Coatings 542Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. 409Mighty Hook 429Nordson Corporation 401Parker Ionics 115Patriot Powder Coating/Patriot

Metal Finishing Systems 136Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg. Inc. 441Polymer Molding Inc. 235PowderDepot.com

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Powder-X Coating Systems 529PPG Industries 324Pretreatment Equipment

Manufacturers 100Products Finishing 541Rapid Engineering LLC 231Rapid Industries 421Rhodes Systems International, Inc. 141Rohner 133RollSeal 533SAMES – EXEL North America, Inc. 227Shenghua Group Deqing

Huayuan Pigment Co., LTD. 323Sherwin-Williams 515Special Masking

- A Division of Focused Solutions 528SteerAmerica 427Tape Industrial Sales 524TCI Powder Coatings 228The Powder Coating Institute

/Powder Coated Tough 339The Powder Coating Research Group 443Therma-Tron-X, Inc. 123Throughput/Bluestreak 423TQC-USA, Inc. 222

Troy Chemical Industries, Inc. 435TVS Cartridge Air Filters 126Uni-Spray Systems, Inc. 328VitaFlex LLC 539Vitracoat 315Vogel Industrial Coatings

/Peridium Powder 116Wagner Systems 415Webb-Stiles Company 124Wego Chemical/ Huangshan Huahui Tech-nology Co., Ltd. 129Yantai Electrostatic Powder

Equipment Co., LTD. 234

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Innovations in Powder CoatingSpray EquipmentManufacturers of Powder Coating Spray Equipment say customers are ask-ing for innovation. They are looking at the best and most efficient ways tomake improvements to their finishing lines.

EXEL North America, Inc.,manufacturer of SAMES Manual andAutomatic Powder Coating Equipmentand Solutions offers the SAMES InoBellPowder Bell Applicator. The InoBell is ahigh transfer efficiency applicator thatdelivers higher first pass transfer effi-ciency, better uniformity and high finishquality. The InoBell can be installed on arobotic or reciprocating system for vari-ous types of markets.

Gema USA Inc. offers the OptiSpray AP01 Powder Pump – what theyare billing as “The REVOLUTION in Powder Application”. Gema brings thepowder coating industry a completely different approach to dense phasepump technology by using a single-channel, inline concept. OptiSprayAP01 is like no other pump on the market…revolutionary new levels ofconsistent, repeatable, high-quality coating results can be achieved. Gemaalso offers the OptiCenter Line.

KCI America Co., Ltd., introduces the next level of conveniencewith KCIs EASY booth automatic powder coating system. A truly efficientsystem designed to providemaximum productivity withminimal interference. KCIEASY system convenientlymemorizes a diverse rangeof objects, capable ofreducing powder consump-tion. Use of a high strength,double antistatic plastic booth allows rapid color change and highly effi-cient powder recovery. X and Y axis automation of reciprocators automat-ically adjusts guns horizontal and vertical position according to the object.Ideal in modern automatic systems, minimizing powder waste fromunnecessary gun to part distance.

Features include:• Highly durable, double walled antistatic plastic booth • Special coating within the cyclone which supports rapid color

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• Designed to minimize powder waste, pro-moting a clean working environment

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• Highly efficient dust collector with highspeed air collector

Nordson offers The Encore HD PowderSpray Gun, the next generation in HDLV (High Density Low Velocity) powder coatingtechnology.

Parker Ionics has its GX8500 powder coat-ing system, which features Pulse Power II tech-nology designed to improve and simplify coatingof challenging part configurations, includingFaraday cage regions, wire products, and coat-ing over previously painted substrates such as e-coated and a-coated parts.

Wagner Industrial Solutions offersthe ColorSelectX designed for the quickest pow-der color change while providing the leastpotential for cross contamination and powderloss. Wagner ColorSelect X incorporates a sim-ple, robust pneumatic control system of up to10 powder feed systems including hopper flu-idizing air, powder injector feed air, and dosageair. The operator control panel includes an intu-itive selection dial and quick connect ports forup to 10 colors.

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advanced ergonomics with superior powderspray technology for improved operator com-fort and efficiency. PEM-X1 CG powder cup lab-oratory set available for small quantityproduction use.

Manufacturers of powder coating sprayequipment offer a variety of products to suitevery application from automatic powder guns,gun reciprocators and manual powder guns.Editor’s Note: Manufacturers mentioned inthis article can be reached at:www.exel-na.comwww.kcispray.comwww.gema.us.comwww.nordson.comwww.parkerionics.comwww.wagnersystemsinc.com



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Specialty Powder Coating can incorporate a hostof special effects in the finish from Leatherette to metallics totextures to wrinkles and veins.

Powder coatings with special textures are becom-ing increasingly popular, according to manufactur-ers, especially in the consumer electronics market.Soft scratch resistant coatings offered in stain resist-ant light colours are an example of this.

MetallicMetal effects coatings are virtually indistinguishable fromreal metal, and can be used in several applications. Theyadhere to plastic substrates, and have the durability to standup to the wear and tear.

Metallic effect powder coatings include mica and alu-minum metallics, and unique special effect powder coatings.Customers are demanding Metallic powder coatings that exceeddemanding specifications, and provide consistency.

Visual effects can include the illusion of looking into a hologram. Therethe powder coating technology manipulates particles in the paint to achievethe effects. There are also laser etch coatings, where intricate designs canbe etched into coatings applied to plastic substrates, so light can passthrough them. Most often, they are used by the automotive industry on back-lit dashboards, but they can also be used in consumer electronics andlifestyle applications. By varying the depth of the etching process, it is evenpossible to create a range of colors.

Epoxy powder coatings are an ideal choice for applications requiringcorrosion resistance, excellent chemical and mechanical properties,exceptional adhesion and the ability to meet demanding specifications.

Polyurethane powder coatings combine outstanding thin-filmappearance and toughness with excellent weather resistance. Theydemonstrate superior chip, mar and scuff resistance and they are highlyresistant to humidity and salt spray.

Acrylic powder coatings provide high performance finishes with out-standing weather resistance, ranging from thin film clear coats to verysmooth, high gloss colours, making them ideal for outdoor applications.

HammerHammer Finishes are effectively metallic leatherette, so that similar prin-ciples for Formulation apply.

AntiqueAntique Finishes are usually based upon black leatherette, although otherbase colors are occasionally employed. This leatherette base is then sim-ply blended, or if reclamation is required encapsulated, with the metallicpigment of the required color, e.g., aluminum, so that in this case a blackantique with a silver vein effect is obtained.

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ClearClear Lacquer Finishes are, as the name implies,CLEAR finishes. No pacifying pigment or fillershould be employed. Although this may at firstsight appear straight forward, major problem scan occur as a result of slight incompatibilitybetween the flow agent and the resin base.Unfortunately, there are no simple methods forcorrecting this effect, (which invariably leads toa milky looking finish),and as a result the devel-opment chemist usually has to carry out exhaus-tive compatibility trials prior to any full scalemanufacture. Occasionally very low levels ofblue or violet pigment are incorporated to maskthe slight yellowness of the resin or curing agentbeing used.

TintedTinted Lacquer Finishes are a variant of the clearlacquer finish, and are produced by incorporat-ing a small proportion of a solvent solubledyestuff (usually at a 1 – 5% pigment level).Tint-ed Lacquers yield a good, hard, resilient coatingif applied correctly. Two major factors must beobserved for their correct utilization. Firstly theymust be applied over a high lusture, blemish-free substrate, e.g. polished nickel or chrome.Secondly, being transparent their resultantcolours are film thickness dependant.In an attempt to overcome this lose of luster;many powder manufacturers use a post blend-ing process. Again, extreme care must beemployed with this technique. By far the mostcommon approach applied today is slow speedtumble – mixing. This method and powder isquit satisfactory for those customers who applythe powder via a spray –to – waste technique.However, as the popularity of the finish grew,many coaters attempted to recycle the over-spray, and thereupon immediately found theproblem of this type of powder – the separationof the metallic pigment from the powder basesuch that when one attempted to re spray thematerial, zoning occurred. As result of this theencapsulation process was developed.In the encapsulation process, the powder baseand metallic pigment are mixed together so thatthe particles of powder become covered orencapsulated in a thin layer of metallic pigment. Finally, it should be mentioned that while thepost additive and encapsulation approach pro-duces a powder system which yields a high lus-ter finish, in both cases, the pigment is notbound in the resin layer, and therefore attainsno protection from the binder. As a result thecoating will easily mark, and the environmentimportantly, will attack more. To overcomeand/or avoid these deficiencies it is necessary to

apply a second coat of clear lacquer.

TextureTexture finishes are produced via the incorpora-tion of texturing agents such as polypropyleneor by using high filler contents. The more distinct texture effects being obtained via theagent approach.

Stipple finishes look somewhat like a crossbetween leatherette and a texture finish. Theyare produced by either of the techniques used

for creating texture finishes. The degree ofstipple finish being controlled by adjustment ofthe classifier speed and the mesh size when thepowder is milled

Customers have very specific requirementsthat cannot be satisfied with off-the-shelf solu-tions and are looking for special colors, spe-cial effects, and textures that will differentiatetheir products from the competition. Manufac-tures are following suit with product solutionsfor every need. ■



BY JOHN MILLER

As the market continues to heat up forkitchen cabinets, cabinet manufacturers arelooking for more than just finishes from theirfinishing suppliers. Manufacturers are relyingon their coatings suppliers to be true partners inorder to achieve true finishing success.

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overall cost savings.That’s not always an easy thing to define, but

it starts by understanding that the cost of finish-ing goes well beyond the price per gallon. Coat-ings partners should be able to providecost-savings recommendations and overallexpertise in a wide variety of areas such asapplication techniques, proper painter/operatortraining, finishing line equipment upgrades,reduced waste and sustainability.

Establishing a cost savings program starts bysitting down with your coatings partner andestablishing goals. Identifying the various areas

of concern is a good start; a walk-through withyour technical representative can establishsome baseline needs and may reveal areas ofopportunity not originally considered. Fromthere, a complete line audit may be in order,with the partner’s engineering and technicalteam providing a deeper dive to determinepotential process improvements, environmentalaudits and equipment recommendations. Thefinishing partners should also have relationshipswith equipment suppliers that become part ofthe overall finishing solution and remain part ofthe finishing partnership beyond installation

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and start-up. This may take some time at the outset, but

the goals established through a complete lineaudit also define the recommendations. Andthat’s not to say that everything that’s recom-mended needs to take place immediately. Initial-ly addressing the areas that provide the fastestpayback with the least amount of effort andexpense makes sense. After that, adjustmentscan be made in phases.

The key is to ensure that any changes in thefinishing operations take place with no negativeeffect on production. Streamlining operations toreduce costs mean little if production suffers.

It’s also important to have regular follow-upmeetings between the manufacturer and coat-ings partner to confirm finishing initiatives andcost-reduction goals are met.

It Starts With The FinishCoatings partners should be on the leading edgeof finishing trends. The current trend for newfinishes in the marketplace is toward productsthat enhance a manufacturer’s sustainabilityprograms, such as lowering VOCs or improvingair quality while maintaining or enhancingthroughput.

Formaldehyde-free products – lacquers,conversion varnishes, primers and surfacers –and waterborne finishes have been on the mar-ket for several years. They’re still a small part ofthe overall cabinetry finishing mix, but severalfactors are in play that should increase demandfor these products.

As Millennials enter the housing market, thisgeneration will be attracted to homes that offersustainable products and address environmen-tal concerns.

Regulations are constantly changing, andcompanies must address VOC concerns as thesetighten over time.

Some manufacturers voluntarily choose toutilize formaldehyde-free and waterborne fin-ishes as a statement to their customers abouttheir commitment to the environment.

A major benefit of formaldehyde-free finish-es is the elimination of the strong odour offormaldehyde during both the finishing processas well as the strong residual odour that maycause complaints during installation andunpacking of cabinetry. And while the finishesmay carry a premium price over traditional fin-ishes, manufacturers should understand thatmost formaldehyde-free finishes are a drop-inon existing finishing lines; there typically is noadded expense in terms of purchasing andinstalling new finishing equipment.

Waterborne coatings not only help manufac-



turers meet environmental emissions consider-ations, but also offer quick curing to enhancethroughput. They are available in clear coats,various shades of white and custom pigmentedcolours in a variety of gloss levels. Waterbornecoatings that offer UV finishing capabilities maycarry an additional cost through the need formore capital equipment, but with regard tooverall cost savings, those costs may be negatedthrough increased throughput, finishing effi-ciency and the ability to meet regulatoryrequirements.

New product introductions for spray andwiping stains offer fast, repeatable colourmatching with tight tolerances to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Anti-settling features mayboost the stain’s stability, colour dispersion andincrease overall workability.

Custom accent finishes have become popu-lar with manufacturers who wish to create high-end, one-of-a-kind looks. Textured emulsion,crackle, veiling, dry brush, powder glaze andchip finishes can be used independently orcombined to add depth and texture. The onlyreal limit is the imagination, and finishes such asthis truly offer the manufacturer a way to differ-entiate itself from the competition.

Powder Coatings… The Newest OpportunityAs painted cabinets have increased in populari-ty, so too has the use of medium-density fibre-board (MDF). High-performance, low-curepowder coatings for MDF that offer a durablefinish in a wide array of colours, plus a varietyof textures are now available.

Low-temperature cure systems may reduce amanufacturer’s energy consumption while offer-ing fast cures to increase overall line speed ascompared to conventional powder coatings.Low-cure powders may also provide stain andmoisture resistance.

Colour My WorldIt’s not just a world of stains anymore. A truecoatings partner should be able to help cus-tomers understand upcoming trends and tastesthrough colour forecasts, and then help themplan accordingly.

Colours in cabinets remain popular amongconsumers. Greys remain popular for both cab-inets and accent pieces; these shades are versa-tile, and can be mixed with either cool or hotcolour combinations. Blues and natural woodtones are also popular, and so are jewel toneson accent pieces.

Our research indicates that homeownersseek practicality and simplicity in theirkitchens and baths, and they show an interestin lasting value and better aesthetics. Toachieve this, they will combine elegant andrich colours with simple, less ornate materialsthat are easy to maintain.

There’s No Place Like HomeFinally, it’s important to be able to work with acoatings partner that offers local support andspeaks the language of the province in whichyou’re located. When there’s a question, orwhen it’s just making sure that everything isoperating smoothly on the finishing line, there’sa real degree of comfort knowing that a finish-ing partner isn’t far away and can be at yourfacility with relative ease.

That’s just one more way establishing a part-nership pays off for all concerned. ■

John Miller is Sales Director, Canada, forSherwin-Williams.



industrial finishing: CASE STUDY

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When he began operation on Progress Ave.inEastern Toronto in 2014, Christy Alexander ofHope Pro Finishing, chose to go high-end with aRoba-Tech rotational brush belt sanding systemfollowed by a Venjakob Ven Spray flatline finish-ing system and Fugi Dry tunnel. The operationbegan with one major customer who made cab-inets, but has grown to encompass several largecustomers plus numerous smaller customersthat keep the seven employees busy. Besidescabinetmakers, Hope Pro works with a doormanufacturer and mill work company. Alexan-der hopes to work with commercial store fix-tures contractors.

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“We understand that quality craftsmanship,premium finishes, and detailed installations areessential to a successful project,” says HopePro’s Christy Alexander.

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ishing company specializing in natural finish,stains, solid colours, glazes, and luxury finishes.They work with the customer, the cabinetmak-er, contractor, decorator and architect to helpin the decision making process of selecting thebest finish for the design. Hope Pro provides avariety of pre-made samples, as well as customcolour matches in a wide variety of stains,paints, and specialty finishes. They offer commercial finishing services for MDF andwood surfaces and can create custom coloursor stains that will compliment any decor,colour matching most existing colours. Thehigh-end wood finishes come in many stylesand combinations.

The automated systems ensure quality con-trol and repeatability in paint, stain and highgloss finishes.

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industrial finishing: OVENS AND CURING

Finding the Cure with the

RIGHT OVENChoosing the right oven in the curingprocess is critical. Curing is an important, butalso costly, part of the finishing operation. Usingthe right equipment and using it properly isessential to achieving optimal results.

The size and shape of the parts on the finish-ing line, the type of coating to be cured, andeven the amount of floor space available on theshop floor are all considerations before makingthe capital investment in an oven.

Some product configurations trap liquidsand may require zoned ovens. The ovenexhaust, if insufficient to handle volatile materi-als released during curing, can negativelyimpact the cure and final part appearance. Theamount of volatile material also depends on theproduct being used.

The amount of exhaust and the type of heatsource can affect product colour. Poor exhaustand gas-fired ovens typically cause coatingcolour to darken and/or yellow. The amount ofcolour drift varies with product type.

Prior to entering the cure oven, the productis cleaned, rinsed, dried, and coated.

Time spent in the oven is determined by thecoating specifications. The coating suppliersspecify the required time at a given temperatureneeded to thoroughly cure the coated product.However, line speed, product window size, hang-ing spacing and product weight/conveyor weightmust be defined prior to designing a cure oven.

Enclosure openings where products enterand exit are designed using minimal clearancefor the product and can cause concern. Bottomentry/exit designs make use of the natural sealingfeatures of hot air and present no real problems.Openings in the sides of ovens require mechani-cal air seals to contain the environment.

To seal an opening, it is best to draw hot airfrom the oven and force it back into the open-ing. For this to work, a significant velocity mustbe developed at the center of the opening.Additionally, the oven must run negative rela-tive to the production environment. These two

requirements draw factory air into the oven.This pressurization is relieved by exhaustingthe enclosure, resulting in a considerablesource of heat loss.

An alternative to traditional constructionmethods is an oven module. When the designallows for shipping, 20-ft-long completelyassembled sections of the oven can be fabricat-ed. This construction includes all-welded interi-ors that eliminate areas for dirt to collect; steelburied in the panels to reduce interior surfacearea; fewer joints with through metal for lessheat loss; and speed and ease of assembly at thecustomer’s factory. Despite the many positivefeatures, these ovens are rarely practicalbecause of their configuration.

Heater units. The heater generates the energyfor curing and begins the distribution of energy.The most significant components of the heaterare the burner, supply fan and filters.

Many heater units have filtration systems tocontinuously clean the oven environment. Filterefficiency varies with the application, but thetypes modified for the elevated temperaturesused to filter final makeup are most effective.Filters require much lower velocities than innormal heater units. When filters are used,heater unit size must be increased. Oven filterscontinuously clean the air and, as a result, loadvery slowly. It is not necessary to pre-filter highefficiency filters.

Supply Air System. Another problem occur-ring when the products of the cure and combus-tion combine and come in contact with a directflame is the production of NOx. When thisbecomes a problem, it is overcome by introduc-ing large amounts of fresh air into the heater.This lowers the temperature of the flame-heatedair to a point where NOx is not produced. This,like the indirect oven, is applied at a significantcost of energy.

Recirculated Air Systems. The recirculatingsystem returns oven air to the heater unit so thatenergy is continually added to the oven. This isaccomplished using the duct with the supply fanto create a negative pressure condition withinthe enclosure. The oven air naturally migrates tothe areas of low pressure, where it is capturedin the duct system and returned to the heater.

Recirculating duct is fabricated in much thesame manner as the supply duct. The duct isdesigned for slightly lower velocities. The veloc-ity in the duct is held at 2,000 fpm and openingsare 20-25 per cent greater than the supply.

Exhaust Air System. Every oven must beexhausted. Exhausts create a negative environ-ment so that air seals operate properly andremove VOCs and other cure products from theoven. Additionally, the exhaust purges the ovenprior to start-up. The requirement for purge isto change the enclosure atmosphere four timesin approximately 20 minutes prior to ignition.

The flexibility of convection curing keeps itpopular with today’s finishers, despite pressuresto increase quality and reduce the spacerequired for paint shops. A properly designedand installed convection oven requires littleattention relative to pretreatment and applica-tion processes. It runs effectively with simplecontrols. It can be combined with other curingmethods. Filtration or indirect firing can beadded to improve quality. Because the exhaustcan be controlled so well, abating oven gases isreasonably achieved. To conserve on factoryspace, ovens can be elevated, located outside oron building roofs.

The understanding of oven system require-ments will lead to a successful implementationwhen the end user, coating and equipment sup-pliers work as partners in developing the ovencuring system right for you. ■



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paint & coatings manufacturing: MIXING AND DISPERSION EQUIPMENT

Mixing and Dispersion

ConsistencyManufacturers of mixing and dispersionequipment in paint and coatings manufacturing,say formulators are looking for equipment thatoffers consistency and ease of operation. Energyefficiency is also a demand…any equipmentthat provides a boost in versatility and efficiency,and enables development engineers to be moreproductive. New designs in mixing/dispersionequipment are making this possible.

Mixing equipment features available includeair drive, electric drive, AC or DC with electricalspecifications to suit operating conditions, sin-gle or variable speeds with horsepower to suitservice conditions and dimensional design tosuit batch size or the existing tank. Power lift isalso available providing means for quicklyremoving stirrer shaft assembly. Products avail-

able in the marketplace include machinery forgrinding and dispersion, lab size to completecustom engineered systems, with capacities upto 65 tons per hour. High-speed dispersers,inline mixing, horizontal and vertical mediamills, multi-shaft mixers, powder size reductionequipment (jet mills, classifier mills and univer-sal mills), skid-mounted, turn-key processesand custom equipment and systems.

In several sectors of the industry, successfuldispersing, (the targeted separation of agglom-erated particles) is still presenting a challenge.Manufacturers of dispersion equipment aremeeting this challenge with energy efficient unitsthrough utilization of turbulence, cavitation andshear forces, thus providing real energy andtime saving potential. Technical benefits can

include efficient dispersion, small particle sizes,significantly reduced heat, reproducibility andeasy cleaning/product changing.

Machines should accomplish effective dis-persing of particle and pigment agglomeratesas well as emulsions. In addition to being ener-gy efficient, difficult dispersions should takefewer passes, which helps keep wear and tearat a minimum. A low pressure, low mainte-nance machine can offer viscosity up to150,000 mPas and provide gentle thermalprocess conditions for delicate active ingredi-ents, with no moving parts.

Manufacturers say customers seem to beinterested in mixing more challenging materi-als, such as viscous or highly filled materials thatmake the mixing part of the process moreimportant. There are applications where themixing process has to be done in just a few sec-onds. With advances in development and avail-ability of nano tubes, carbon and glass fibersand trying to mix these new materials more effi-ciently in various liquids, mixing has become amore important factor.

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Waterborne products are extremely vulnera-ble to air and the vortex created by the HSD cancause foaming problems. Although a defoamingagent can be added, the problem can be avertedby switching to a bottom-vortexing rotor/statormixer. Compared to the HSD, the rotor/statormixer generates an inverted vortex and muchless surface violence, sharply reducing the airentrained in the batch. The high shear rotor/sta-tor mixer can produce a better pre-mix in bothsolvent- and waterborne applications.

The reality in many coatings labs today isthat engineers must consider both high-speeddispersers and rotor/stator mixers in develop-ment to ensure that they identify the optimalprocess for their new product.

Any agitator change that requires more thanfive minutes is too slow. If it requires specializedtools, it is too complicated. If it causes a messwith exposed bearings, seals and shaft replace-ments, it has no place in the lab. The answer isto design the agitators specifically for fast inter-change with no need to touch the bearingassembly or the shaft.

A mixer that accepts a variety of agitatorssaves space in the lab. Coatings developmentlabs require the ability to compare test resultsusing a rotor/stator mixer and a traditionalhigh-speed disperser.

There is a difference between a mixer thatenables the changing of agitators and one that isengineered to allow the change and preserveprocess comparisons with properly balancedshaft speeds and agitator tip speeds. The agita-tors must be sized correctly to allow for the bestlab results. The operator must be able to adjustthe shaft speed easily, quickly and precisely overa speed range of at least 690 to 6,900 rpm.

The blades in the high-speed dispersionequipment need to be properly maintained andchanged and updated regularly for consistentresults. When installing a new impeller, run astandard batch of material and record the ampsrequired to run the impeller in the said batch.Check the amp draw of the machine in the sametype of batch, maybe once a week or monthdepending on the abrasiveness of your prod-ucts. When there is a noticeable decrease in theamp draw for the same batch, the impeller islosing its effectiveness and should be replaced.

There are coatings available on the marketto make blades last longer, such as tungstencarbide spray welded to the tips of the impellerto give them abrasion resistance. A typicaltungsten carbide coated blade will last up to

four times longer than a non-coated blade.Dispersing highly abrasive materials will needa coated blade.

Blades available on the market includeIntensive Type for agitation, positive but gentlematerial flow, low shear smooth fast mixingwithout air inclusion. Intensive Type Cutter forshear and agitation, positive material move-ment, good blending and shear for the morefibrous additives and fillers. Intensive Type withTeeth for high shear and agitation, most positivematerial movement, best combination where

high shear is required for a rapid and smoothblend or when high shear is not required but isnot detrimental.

A formulator needs to select a mixer/dis-perser product line that is intelligently designedto facilitate scale-up with operating parametersthat logically relate each product model to theothers in the line. This will reduce problemswhen it is time to increase production.

Test a variety of equipment. Select an equip-ment manufacturer with a well-equipped labo-ratory for testing prior to purchase. ■



GARY LEROUX

Sustainability is the buzzword for the 21stcentury since it first came into the vernacularin 1987 at the United Nations with the Brundt-land Environment Commission Report. Itdefined sustainable development as “develop-ment that meets the needs of the present with-out compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needs.” It isindeed a worthwhile goal and since then it hasbeen embraced by the corporate world includ-ing the paint and coatings industry.

The International Paint and Printing InkCouncil (IPPIC), of which CPCA is a foundingmember, interprets the broad definition specifi-cally for the global paint and printing ink indus-

tries in terms of their impact on Planet,Prosperity and People. IPPIC’s sustainability pol-icy notes that the coatings industry has a longhistory of sustainable practices. It points out thatthese include: “Protecting and decorating thesurfaces of buildings and structures, ships,planes and automobiles, as well as paints andcoatings that provide energy efficiency, diseaseprevention, and ‘self-repairing’ surface treat-ments. Other examples include resource recov-ery, eliminating hazardous emissions, offeringproducts formulated to meet specific require-ments, ‘life-cycle assessments’ to evaluate therelevant environmental impacts that come frompreserving and protecting global infrastructure,and worker and community health and safetyprograms that protect the workforce manufac-turing the products and the communities usingpaints and coatings.” The coatings industry hasclearly been proactive on many fronts withrespect to this definition of sustainability for

many years by virtue of the excellent perform-ance and multiple uses of its products.

In addition to these obvious value-addedcharacteristics of coatings, in 1996 IPPIC devel-oped the Coatings Care program and its bestmanagement practices for environmental man-agement, process safety, occupational healthand safety, product stewardship, transportationand distribution, and community responsibili-ties. The program was and is used by companiesaround the globe to ensure sustainable businesspractices remains a key business focus. In addi-tion to these best practices, more recently inCanada we have seen a proliferation of regula-tions and standards by governments at every

level to control the use of chemical inputs incoatings formulations such as the federal gov-ernment’s comprehensive Chemicals Manage-ment Plan (CMP) assessing all chemicals incommerce. These regulations are among someof the toughest in the world and much of CPCA’swork involves working with governments toinsist that regulations be evidenced-based withrespect to a reasonable assessment of risk. Thatbeing said, the paint and coatings industry hasnot shirked from its environmental responsibil-ity and works hard to be in full compliance withregulations. All of this effort has led to manypositive outcomes such as, substantial VOCreductions with low and no-VOC products onthe market, increased use of waterborne paintover solvent-based (with more than 90 per centof the architectural products in Canada nowwaterborne) and more than one kilogram ofpost-consumer waste paint per Canadian recov-ered annually under product stewardship pro-

grams. That is approximately 35 million kilo-grams per year!

In addition to best practices and regulatorycompliance, paint and coatings companies havegone one step further. They have fully embracedthe concept of sustainable development, and thelarger publicly traded companies report on sus-tainability each year as part of their overallannual reporting to shareholders. For example,one of the largest coatings companies in theworld, PPG, delivered the following in theirrecent report: 21 per cent of sales from sustain-able products on worldwide sales of more than$15 billion, ten percent reduction in GHG emis-sions from 2012 to 2013 and plans for 1.5 per-cent per year to 2020, the lowest injury andillness rate in history and continually encour-ages and supports community service among itsemployees. Axalta Coating Systems’ “Sustainabil-ity Report” revealed that 2013 emissions fromoperations of VOCs and hazardous air pollutantsdecreased by 15 percent, recycled or reclaimedapproximately 27,000 metric tons of waste, andreduced manufacturing process times therebyreducing cycle time per batch of paint producedby approximately 30 per cent. Benjamin Moorehas created a line of high quality, low or zero-VOC paint, committed to measuring and reduc-ing their carbon footprint company-wide, andsupports historic preservation including hous-ing initiatives, environmental programs andpediatric care. Benjamin Moore obtained certi-fication at the Silver level from the “Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute” for its‘greenest’ paint Natura and zero-VOC water-borne colorants. For ten years, the company hasestablished the “Benjamin Moore CommunityRestoration Program”, a granting program insupport of heritage restoration and communityprojects in Canada.

Another CPCA member among the top tencoatings companies in the world, Sherwin-Williams, has gone so far as to have an annualsustainability disclosure database, which trackssustainability across its global supply chain in120 countries. It includes things like non-haz-

paint & coatings manufacturing: WHY SUSTAINABILITY

The Paint and Coatings Industry:On Point with Sustainability

“In addition to these obvious value-added characteris-tics of coatings, in 1996 IPPIC developed the CoatingsCare program and its best management practices forenvironmental management.”



ardous liquid waste treatment and disposal,non-hazardous liquid material use and recy-cling, hazardous waste treatment and disposal,and hazardous material reuse and recycling. Onthe scale of pounds per 100 pounds of produc-tion for all these elements it has consistentlyreduced its environmental footprint annually.Other metrics focus on VOC emissions duringmanufacturing, total electricity consumption,sites certified in accordance with ISO standard14001 and more.

Since 2003, BASF’s sustainability reportapplies the “Global Reporting Initiative” G4‘comprehensive’ international guidelines in itsreporting. The 2014 report showed that theannual number of transportation accidents wasreduced from 0.56 per 10,000 to 0.20; its cli-mate protection products sold in 2014 enabledcustomers to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsby 520 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents;with respect to energy efficiency BASF saved 18million MWh per year, equal to an annualreduction in CO2 emissions of 3.6 million met-ric tons; and they continue to reduce emissionsfrom their own production activities and fromtheir work with partners along the value chain.

Valspar recently issued the “Valspar Sustain-ability Report” to highlight their long history ofintegrating their economic success with effortsto safeguard human health and the environmentand their active engagement to make the com-munities stronger. The report covers five impor-tant aspects of Valspar’s business: employeesafety, community engagement, innovation,operational excellence and governance. Theyevaluate their success against baselines andestablished benchmarks vis-à-vis their variouslocations and regions.

Among the top coatings companies in the

world, AkzoNobel, continues with its “PlanetPossible” initiative highlighting their commit-ment to making products and their operationsmore sustainable and creating value fromfewer resources. It has an Executive Commit-tee and Sustainability Council measuringprogress against set targets ranging from car-bon management and renewable energy to rawmaterial extraction and water use via a veryrigorous reporting process. It’s little wonderthat AkzoNobel has been ranked number 1 onthe Dow Jones Sustainability Index for threeconsecutive years and chosen from among 350companies in the materials industry group. Ithad been in the top three for the past nineyears. This Sustainability Index is widelyregarded as the most respected independentsustainability ranking system in the world as itbenchmarks the sustainability performance ofleading companies based on environmental,social and economic performance, includingforward-looking indicators.

It is clear from the above examples of largepublicly traded companies that the coatingsindustry maintains a steely focus on sustainabil-ity. All CPCA member companies pay close atten-tion to sustainability and environmental impactsin some manner. However, it needs to be notedthat the achievement of social and environmen-tal objectives can only come if the third pillar ofsustainability is sound, economics. On that frontthe coatings industry is also on top as it has out-performed all other industries in the chemicalssector over the past four years, averaging a 27percent return compared with the Standard &Poor’s 18 percent. The industry provides goodshareholder returns with strong cash flows, andconsistent earnings that lead to excellent valuecreation. The global coatings demand and

growth by end use is forecasted at 5.5 percentoverall through 2018. The major end users aredecorative and wood, automotive OEM andrefinish, transportation, general industrial,maintenance and protective, and packaging.

There are other reasons why the coatingsindustry provides worthy investment opportu-nities. The sector is viewed as part of a strongvalue chain with predictable cash flow andROI, good profitability, low capital intensitywith significant barriers to entry such as regu-lations, technology innovations and strongfranchise operations. In fact, over the last fouryears there has been $15 billion in activityfrom mergers and acquisitions, which includ-ed manufacturing (48 percent), distribution(19 percent), and raw material supply (33percent). Furthermore, coatings companiesare well respected for capably running theircompanies with good returns for investors anda deep understanding of their customers.

The paint and coatings industry doing theright thing, in the right way, for the right reason,helps increase productivity, lower costs, andincrease worker safety. This is done while helping customers reduce consumption ofresources and minimize exposure and impactson the environment. In the final analysis, sus-tainability has proven to be good for businessand good for the environment when done theright way. It is here to stay as part of our lexiconand as a critical part of the paint and coatingsbusiness for years to come. ■

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paint & coatings manufacturing: POWDER COATING RESINS

Cost-Effective, Energy-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly When it comes to resins in powder coating, customers are demand-ing innovation from manufacturers. They want high performing, cost-effective, energy-efficient and green environmentally friendly resins. Theywant solutions for an increasing number of application areas such as plas-tics or wood. That is no small order and manufacturers are embracing thechallenge despite often having to raise prices to deal with rising prices ontheir feedstocks.

Solutions include high-performance waterborne product for topcoatsand stains that offers high gloss, outdoor durability, hardness, flexibilityand water resistance. There is also waterborne acrylic resins that enablepaint manufacturers to cut their overall volatile organic compound emis-sions by up to 50 per cent. This technology delivers the same quality, per-formance and appearance as traditional solvent-based paints. And thenthere is polyester powder coating resins, with their excellent corrosionprotection properties, and low curing temperatures that cut energy con-sumption and are easier on the environment.

Various lines of resins for powder coatings offer a wide range of choic-es to meet a formulator’s needs. Manufacturers focus on delivering per-formance, value and versatility to the powder coating formulator.

Powder resins offer environmentally friendly versatility, with severalcuring and functional technologies for powder coatings formulation.

Characteristics of powder resins are adapted to fit the strict needs ofpowder coating production.

Combination of innovative technology, global support and broad prod-uct lines help to achieve the highest quality paint.

If a manufacturer carries extensive lines of additives, it enables the for-mulator to add value to powder coating formulations. Choices range fromrheology modifiers or specific performance-enhancing additives.

Fine-tuning formulations with specialized additives for powder coat-ings will achieve:

• Rheology control • Matting agents • Slip and mar resistance • Scratch resistance • Flow and levelling agents

In the global automotive industry, the key trends are reducing car-bon emissions and lowering fuel consumption. This underpins thesearch for further weight reduction in cars. Sheet molding composite(SMC), essentially a fiber-reinforced plastic with an extremely lowweight-to-mass ratio and infinite freedom in design, is therefore a pre-ferred construction material for body car parts. To date, the typical paintprocess has been a limiting factor: micro-pores in the SMC surface aftermolding require several layers of sealer, primer and finally topcoat toensure a high quality finish. Some powder-in-mould coatings solve theproblem in a single layer, without additional production steps.

There is currently a limited number of powder coating lines forMDF/wood - probably fewer than 40 worldwide. Yet these pioneer coatersshow that there are plenty of promising opportunities for powder-coatedMDF/wood, particularly in applications where a desire for durability ismatched by the need for design freedom, such as in furniture, kitchencabinets and architectural solutions.

Industry has worked diligently to find optimal combinations ofMDF/wood specifications, treatment prior to coating, powder coatingselection, curing technology, equipment and line configurations to enablethe production of high quality products. Nevertheless, the process of coat-ing these heat-sensitive substrates is still complex and unforgiving.

Many manufacturers support powder coating on substrates such asMDF and wood and together with leading players in all parts of the valuechain focus on closing some of the industry gaps.

Powder coating resin manufacturers are continually coming out withnew resins that they feel will boost their market potential. High perform-ance lines of polyester resin products for outstanding aesthetic perform-ance for example. Acrylic Polyester hybrid cured resins are good forbuilding materials, electrical products and metal. Blocked Isocyanate-cured hydroxyl-containing polyester resins and epoxy resin-cured car-boxyl-containing polyester resins and hydroxyalkyl amide-curedcarboxyl-containing polyester resins are as well. Diacid-cured glycidyl-



containing acrylic resins have all those uses plus road vehicles andacreylic resin additives also have multiple uses. With powder coatingsintermediates, formulators can achieve the coatings performance that’sdesired: high- to low-gloss finishes, standard and super-durable applica-tions, good to excellent chemical resistance, and even anti-graffiti applica-tions. Formulators are asking for resins that are versatile and still perform.

There is also a range of polyurethane, TGIC and hybrid polyester resinson the market.

TGIC cure powder coatings are based on a combination of a polyesterresin and a crosslinker called TGIC (Triglycidylisocyan-urate). In the cur-ing reaction, no volatiles are formed.

The most desirable characteristic of TGIC cure powder coatings isgood color and gloss retention in outdoor applications. Depending on thepolyester resin used, these coatings offer good flow properties, good wearresistance and overbake stability.

Pretreatment can substantially improve adhesion of TGIC powder coat-ings to metal substrates.

The chemical resistance is good and is dependent on the polyester toTGIC ratio utilized.

TGIC - Polyester powder coatings are used for architectural purposes,agricultural equipment, and lawn and garden applications.

Polyurethane powder coatings provide excellent performance. Of par-ticular note is their exceptional smooth appearance, even at low filmbuilds. Their outstanding gloss retention in outdoor applications, com-bined with superior corrosion protection properties, makes polyurethanethe first choice for premium powder coated products.

Epoxy-polyester powder coatings have good flow properties, good cor-rosion protection and good chemical resistance. They are formulatedfrom an acid functional polyester and an epoxy resin.

Significant advancements are also being made in the weatherability ofpowders for use in automotive and architectural applications. PolyesterTGIC based powders, for example, have been used on outdoor stadiumseating and other exterior applications that were previously susceptible todegradation from UV. The use of TGIC, which has been labeled as toxic incertain regions, is now being replaced by other binders. Clear, corrosionresistant, and durable powder coatings are used for a wide range of appli-cations including automotive parts. Auto manufacturers such as BMW andVolvo are using powder clearcoats over automotive exterior basecoats.

No matter what the application, the biggest collective challenge in thepaint market is clear the need for cleaner, solvent-free paints. Resin man-ufacturers are meeting that challenge. ■

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plating and anodizing: DANGLERS

The Importance of

the DanglerThe right dangler design is critical in barrel plating.

Manufacturers have seen several caseswhere the design or quality or selection of thebarrel dangler significantly influences the suc-cess or failure of the electroplating process.

The dangler must not be too heavy or lowquality or too small or various plating problemswill occur.

There is a large variety of danglers availablein the marketplace including plain, PVC sleeve,full length pvc sleeve, baked plastisol coated,vulcanized custom rubber and OEM Danglers.There are custom EPDM jacketed cables with alarge (0.78) OD. There are ball, rod and slip ondanglers, slotted danglers and disposableheads. There are also stainless steel heads invarious sizes. Most dangler manufacturers willoffer a free sample for testing and evaluation.

Some danglers have a completely vulcanizedsleeve. The rubber sleeve can be molded direct-ly to the cable, reinforcing the cable jacket toresist cuts and bends. No significant loss of flex-ibility occurs with a molded sleeve, as is com-monly seen in time with a plastic sleeve. Thissuperior design substantially extends the life ofthe dangler, reducing maintenance and down-time, lowering operating costs.

Extended life is one benefit of the sleeve. Thequality of the plated parts are important. Thesleeve reduces the carry-over of chemicals fromtank to tank often found in plastic sleeves.

Dangler manufacturers often custom manu-facture to fit a customer’s individual barrels.Most cable sizes are available. Special requestsfor knobs and moldings are often considered.Crimped over knob design gives a positive elec-trical connection and added strength not foundin soldered knobs.

Cathode danglers are manufactured fromflexible welding standard cable in diametersfrom 16mm² to 240mm² with fixed or detach-

able contacts in brass or steel. They are sup-plied in rubber, polyurethane or PVC for dura-bility and extended life. Dangler contacts canbe fixed or detachable. Detachable tips (con-tact bombs) can be provided and are particu-larly useful for copper and nickel platingwhere the tips can become coated, resulting inreduced plating efficiency. The screw-in tipscan be replaced without the need for a newdangler. Danglers are durable and flexible toaid the efficiency of the plating process. Safeplating operation is assured through uniformcompression fixings.

Danglers are available as 4/0 dangler withsteel cathode head, copper mounting terminal,and EPDM jacket. Recommended for small tomedium loads and sized parts.

Also available on the market are 4/0 danglers with a PVC protective sleeve forabrasion resistance, steel head, coppermounting terminal and an EPDM jacket. Rec-ommended for all size loads and parts. Thesehave medium durability.

There are also 4/0 danglers with a full lengthPVC sleeve that passes through the bearing holeto above solution, standard head, terminal, andEPDM jacket. Recommended for all sized partsand loads. These have better durability.

There are 4/0 danglers with a Baked Plasti-sol coating, thick inside barrel coating, thintaper through bearing, standard head, terminal,and EPDM jacket. Recommended for all sizedparts and loads. These have excellent durability.

There are 4/0 danglers with VulcanizedCoating designed for superior durability with1.25” OD coating, 1” OD cable. Stays flexible forlife. Standard head and terminal. Recommend-ed for all sized parts and loads.

There are dangler quick connects availableto change danglers in two minutes. Add 10-12minutes of production per dangler change withno tools. Mounts to existing dangler locations.

Corrosion resistant copper coated and stainlesssteel construction. Plastisol coated handle. Usedwith custom TDG terminal.

4ga Mini Danglers have a 24” w/ 3” bakedplastisol coating over the head and trimmedback. 3/4” OD and 2” length steel head.

Danglers are an important components of aplating barrel. They exist mainly to carry currentfrom the electrified saddles to the parts insidethe cylinder to be plated, although they may pro-vide some parts agitation.

Making a good connection at the horn onthe superstructure is important because with-out a good connection the amperage will belessened or possibly absent. Broken or frayeddanglers need to be replaced. Another consid-eration is the possible dragout from a vinylsleeve as opposed to a plastisol dip (preferreddangler). Although there is an initial highercost per dangler, this needs to be comparedwith the cost of chemistry carried from onetank to the next and the possibility of chromateleakage into the parts at the unload station.Also typical dangler longevity is better withplastisol dipped compared to a vinyl sleeve.However, the vast majority of customers use avinyl sleeve in their plating barrels accordingto manufacturers.

Barrel plating line employees need to visual-ly inspect danglers each time the barrel isunloaded. Sometimes there is sufficient time toreplace a dangler without removing the platingbarrel from the line. There are quick-changetools that make the process easy and quick.Replacement of barrel danglers, or the contacttips, should be part of any ongoing maintenanceprogram. A damaged or worn dangler canimpede the plating process and add to produc-tion costs.

Dangler manufacturers highly suggest pay-ing close attention the selection, design and sup-plier for your barrel danglers. ■



plating and anodizing: THICKNESS TESTING EQUIPMENT

Thickness Measurement

Measuring the thickness of plating on partsdetermines how long and well they will perform.It is a critical requirement for the productionand incoming inspection of finished goods.

Testing Equipment suppliers offer a com-plete range of handheld coating thicknessgauges ideally suited for measurements of plat-ing, anodize, paint and powder coatings…fromthe small products with an integrated probe tothe equipment with a choice of high precisionprobes to match applications.

Over the years, a variety of equipment hasbeen developed to help monitor and control thethickness of coatings. Most of these tests arenondestructive and cover a wide range of coat-ing thickness and material.

Magnetic induction method: This technologymeasures nonmagnetic coatings over ferroussubstrates and magnetic coatings over nonmag-netic substrates. When the probe is positionedon the sample, the linear distance between theprobe tip that contacts the surface and the basesubstrate is measured. Inside the measurementprobe is a coil that generates a changing mag-netic field. When the probe is placed on thesample, the magnetic flux density of this field isaltered by the thickness of a magnetic coating orthe presence of a magnetic substrate. Thechange in magnetic inductance is measured bya secondary coil on the probe. The output of thesecondary coil is transferred to a microproces-sor, where it is viewed as a coating thicknessmeasurement on a digital display.

Eddy current method: This method meas-ures nonconductive coatings on nonferrousconductive substrates, nonferrous conductivecoatings on nonconductive substrates and somenonferrous metal coatings on nonferrous met-als. As with a magnetic induction probe, the

eddy current method also contains a coil. In thiscase the coil has the dual function of excitationand measurement. This probe coil is driven by ahigh-frequency oscillator to generate an alternating high-frequency field. When near ametallic conductor, eddy currents are generated

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in the form of a digital reading. Coulometric method: With the coulometric

method, the weight of an area of known size ona metallic coating is determined through local-ized anodic stripping of the coating. The mass-per-unit area of the coating thickness is thencalculated. The coating’s measurement is madeusing an electrolysis cell, which is filled with anelectrolyte specifically selected to strip the par-ticular coating. A constant current runs throughthe test cell, and because the coating materialserves as the anode, it gets de-plated. The cur-rent density and the surface area are constant,and thus the coating thickness is proportional tothe time it takes to strip the coating.

Beta backscatter method: Here a beam ofbeta particles is directed through an apertureonto the coated component, and a proportion ofthese particles are “backscattered” from thecoating through the aperture to penetrate thevery thin window of a Geiger Muller (GM) tube.The gas of the GM tube ionizes, causing amomentary discharge across the GM tube elec-trodes. The discharge—in the form of apulse—is counted and then translated intocoating thickness.

X-ray fluorescence method: X-ray fluores-cence is a versatile, noncontact method thatallows the measurement of very thin multilayeralloy coatings on small parts and complexshapes. Measurement is performed by expos-ing the part to X-radiation. A collimator focus-es the X-rays onto an exactly defined area ofthe test specimen. This X-radiation causescharacteristic X-ray emission (i.e., fluores-cence) from both the coating and the substratematerials of the test specimen. This character-

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Hand-held coating thickness gages: Thesegages typically operate using the magneticinduction method, the eddy current method ora combination of both. They come with eitherbuilt-in integrated probes or units with probeson a cable. These units are ideal for one-handoperation and are most often used on a largermeasurement surface such as an automobilepart or appliance. Units that have detachableprobes offer more flexibility, and they also allowusers to exchange probes in the future if theapplication should change.

There are several different types of measure-ment methods and a wide variety of gages, bothhand-held and bench top, from which tochoose. Knowing some of the benefits and limi-tations of each method is important when decid-ing which unit will be most suitable. ■

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We traveled to Surrey, just outside of Vancouver, BC, Canada to talk with Pentco about why they like working with Chemcraft products and with their Chemcraft distributor, Omega Coatings.

Pentco Industries Inc. was founded in 1979 and is one of Western Canada�s largest manufacturers and distributors of cabinet doors. They produce industry leading products for single / multi residential developments, and commercial and institutional projects.

�We do a lot of multi-family high rises,� said John McNulty, one of Pentco�s two owners, �You can�t have inconsistent colors rolling through hundreds of units. That�s when we started using Chemcraft.�

self-seal and it has higher solids than most products out there.� continued McNulty.

�It�s a go-to product. Very user friendly and cost effective. Using this product, you can cut waste by up to 30%. Consistent. Sprays the same every time.� said McNulty.

�Pentco is known for quality products. We

lives up to what we say it will. That�s why we have to use good coatings - and that�s why we have to have good support. We can�t wait a �couple of days� for someone to show up.�

�Our Chemcraft distributor representative is in here all the time.� McNulty said, �Having

someone like Frank (Brams) to bounce problems off of and bring you solutions is key.�

�We have sales reps in here constantly trying to get us to switch,� said Dallas McNulty, Pentco�s Manager. �So I asked one rep, how many changes of clothes do you have in your car? And he said to me, �what are you talking about?� I said, �Exactly!� Frank will stick his head in a machine and get dirty to insure our products are 100%, so he keeps a couple of changes of clothes in his car.�

�That�s the difference Omega and Chemcraft bring; you�re buying insurance when you buy good coatings and work with good people.�

Front, L to R: Dallas McNulty - Manager, Pentco Industries. John McNulty - Owner, Pentco Industries.Sandra Filosof-Schipper - President, Omega Coatings. Back, L to R: Frank Brams - Sales Representative, Omega Coatings. Ian Jackson - Owner, Pentco Industries.

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