The 2019 PCI Scholarship Program awarded $25,000 in total, which includes donations of $5,000 from each of their corporate donors: Axalta Coating Systems, Gema USA and Nordson Corporation.

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Mercury Marine is the world’s largest producer of recreational outboard motors,
and their iconic Phantom Black engines are recognized around the world for not
only their performance, but also the high-gloss black that holds up extremely well to
harsh marine environments.

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Since its introduction, powder coating continues to grow in industry acceptance as a reliable, affordable, and durable coating. As the quality, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, and surface finish improve, many manufacturers that produce products and equipment that spend their life cycle outdoors are converting to powder coating from liquid coating as their finish of choice.

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PCI custom coater member Spectrum Metal Finishing played a key role in the
powder coating process for the Pier 17 project. PCT caught up with Spectrum
Metal Finishing president Neil Chrisman to learn more about the Pier 17 project
from their perspective, as well as Spectrum’s experience with other large
architectural projects.

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Located in New York City’s South Street Seaport, Pier 17 anchors an extensive
redevelopment project that is focused on transforming the historic Lower
Manhattan neighborhood into a thriving cultural, retail and entertainment center. Yet
for PPG and Spectrum Metal Finishing, the project is serving a secondary purpose:
as the proving ground for the application of powder coatings on a high-profile
architectural project in New York City’s challenging marine environment.

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Overall, powder coatings are known for their reasonably high durability, including
resistance to corrosive environments. Corrosive environments are encountered in
many situations.

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Hopefully by the time you receive this issue, spring will be in full bloom and we can put this wet, cold winter behind us. I know you folks up north are relieved and happy to welcome the change. Now that we are all willing to head outdoors, it’s perfect timing for a PCT issue that focuses on exterior powder applications. 

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Spectrum is a custom applicator of liquid and powder coatings serving the architectural and residential construction markets.

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Effective April 29, 2019.

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Greg joined Gema in 1989 as a territory manager for the Ransburg Gema division. 

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