PCI Updates Coatings Comparison App>>
The PCI Coatings
Comparison Calculator
has been updated. Ensure
that you have the most
up-to-date app, along with
a link to upcoming PCI
events, by following the
directions below.
To obtain the new
version, remove the old
app from your phone
and go to the Apple Store or the
Google Play Store to download the
new version. When you search, use
the words “Coatings Comparison
Calculator” and you should see the app
with the PCI logo. You can also use
these links:
Apple:
itunes.apple.com/us/app/coatingscomparison-calculator/
Google:
play.google.com/store/apps/
“All powder coatings are not
created equal so this app is a simple
tool to help in evaluating and
comparing the material cost of a
powder coating versus a liquid coating
and for comparing one powder
coating to another,” says
Craig Dietz with Axalta
Coating Systems.
Using information
such as volume solids,
application or reclaim
efficiency, specific gravity,
product cost and applied
thicKness, the app
calculates and compares
the cost of each material.
It offers a visual comparison between
powder and liquid material cost, or
the app can be used to evaluate each
coating material individually. There
are many other advantages to using
a powder coating finish and linKs to
additional information highlighting
these advantages can be accessed from
within the app. Additionally, view
upcoming PCI events, simply by using
the app. PCI also offers a web-based
version of the calculator at
calculator.powdercoating.org
“The Coatings Comparison
Calculator is great tool from a reputable
site. I have it saved on my favorites tool
bar and will be visiting often when I
am quoting jobs,” states Allison Lee of
Coatings Plus in Boise, Idaho.
Sherwin-Williams Completes Its Divestiture of
Valspar’s North American Industrial Wood Coatings
Business to Axalta >>
On June 1, 2017, The SherwinWilliams
Companyannounced that
it has completed its divestiture of
the assets related to Valspar’s North
American Industrial Wood Coatings
business to Axalta Coatings Systems
for $420 million in cash. Valspar’s
North American Industrial Wood
Coatings business had revenues of
approximately $225 million in 2016
and is one of the leading providers
of coatings for OEM and aftermarKet
industrial wood segments, including
building products, cabinets, flooring
and furniture in North America.
Sherwin-Williams divested the
business as a result of the regulatory
reviews by the United States Federal
Trade Commission and Canadian
Competition Bureau of the acquisition
of Valspar by Sherwin-Williams.
STCI Opens Product Development Lab>>
TCI Powder Coatings, a subsidiary of RPM
International Inc., has announced the opening of its
new Product Development Laboratory in Americus, Ga.
Planning for the lab started in the Spring of 2016 with the
official opening taKing place in January of 2017.
The primary functions of the lab include developing
innovative products, improving current technologies, and producing rapid color matches. Other
lab features include analytical worK, corrosion testing,
environmental research and testing, manufacturing, and
customer support.
Color matching equipment and software combined with
an upgraded database of improved pigments provide for
color matching capabilities and quicK turn-around times. A
styling room is available for critical color matching/styling
worK and spaces designed for customer collaboration and
employee training were included in the design.
Ivancic Joins PCI Board >>
The Powder
Coating Institute
(PCI) recently named
Sue Ivancic, account
executive in Nordson’s
powder coating
division, to its board
of directors. Ivancic begins her term
immediately. Prior to being appointed
a board member, she served as PCI’s
education committee chair and as the
PCI events subcommittee chair.
“The board’s vote to appoint
Sue came as a result of her level of
involvement in PCI and dedication to
our ongoing efforts to promote powder
coating technology,” says Trena
Benson, PCI executive director.
“I really consider it an honor and
feel very fortunate to worK with—and
learn from—all the other industry
experts on the PCI board,” Ivancic says.
Say Hello to PCI’s
Newest Members >>
Custom Coaters
Coating Specialists
LubbocK, TX •
806-722-0012
coatingspecialists.com
Metaltech Products, Inc.
Lebanon, MO •
417-426-5577
metaltechproductsinc.com
Schaffer Industrial Finishing
Centuria, WI •
715-640-2424
schafferfinishing.com
OEMs
Gametime, Inc.
Ft. Payne, AL •
800-235-2440
Mubea
Florence, KY •
859-206-1837
Raw Materials
AGC Chemicals Americas
Exton, PA •
610-423-4300
lumiflonusa.com
Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC
Huntsville, AL •
256-340-5215
indoramaventures.com
PCI® Platinum Membership
AKzoNobel Opens Facility in Chonburi, Thailand>>
Responding to current
and expected production
needs for Thailand and
South East Asia region,
AKzoNobel has opened a
new Performance Coatings
production facility in
Chonburi, Thailand. With
an investment of €31 million
(approximately $34.7 million USD),
AKzoNobel expands its footprint with
this ninth production site in the South
East Asia region.
Collins, corporate director of
AKzoNobel’s Performance Coatings
business, says, “This new facility…
will play a Key role in driving organic
growth for the Performance Coatings
business. The large size of the new
site and the already established
infrastructure enables later-phase
investments for expansion. The
Chonburi site will then provide
opportunities for possible future
expansion and growth in the region.”
Furthermore, the new Chonburi
site follows AKzoNobel’s sustainability
vision: the plant uses state-of-the
art technology pioneered in the
United States and Europe that will
maximize operational efficiency and
minimize waste generation. It also
adds to AKzoNobel’s organic growth
momentum and provides a continuous
sustainable footprint. The Performance
Coatings businesses supported include
metal, protective, specialty and marine
coatings. The site also provides future
expansion opportunities for powder
coatings.
HenKel Partners with Fiat Chrysler to Save Weight, Improve Process and
Material Performance >>
HenKel and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are set
to discuss their close cooperation in the development of
ground-breaKing new treatment processes applied to the
latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Both companies shared the podium at Surcar 2017, the
international meeting on automotive body finishing, in
Cannes, France, on June 29-30. FCA and HenKel worKed
together for almost three years to develop and tailor
HenKel materials and systems for FCA’s specific needs.
Weight reduction in car bodies is causing significant
changes to the processes applied in body and paint shops.
Lighter car bodies manufactured from mixed steel and
lighter metals liKe aluminum are requiring new approaches
to surface treatments. The new processes are providing car
maKers not only with the opportunity to use lighter metal
structures, but they are themselves using materials that are
lighter than previous generations of treatment products.
Processes and procedures are changing significantly as new
materials and application technologies are launched.
At Surcar, Roberto Selvestrel from FCA Materials
Engineering Paint and Manfred Holzmueller, sales director
Transplant OEM Business at HenKel, discussed results
achieved by using new metal treatment systems applied to
the new Giulia, created through close cooperation between
body engineering, process and materials engineering, and
the process material supplier. They shed light on a holistic
approach involving state-of-the-art multi-metal pretreatment
technology as well as acoustic, structural, sealing and
coating technologies in the body and paint shop.
The Bonderite two-step metal pretreatment process
was developed by HenKel for multi-metal bodies with very
high aluminum contents (up to 80 percent), providing
superior corrosion performance while reducing investment
and processing costs. The dip-coating process uses zinc phosphate in the first step to treat the steel, followed by
aluminum treatment in the post rinse.
“Aluminum can be eaten up by the acids normally used
to phosphate steel, so there is a need to find a balance in
the treatment process,” says Holzmueller. “Furthermore,
we are reducing the need for cleaning and maintenance.
FCA has taKen a major step forward with the simultaneous
implementation of numerous new technologies and
processes for the new Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Bonderite is a registered trademarK of HenKel and/or its
affiliates in Germany and elsewhere.
PPG Withdraws Proposal and Will Not
Pursue Offer for AKzoNobel >>
PPG has withdrawn its proposal to combine with
AKzoNobel and will not pursue a public offer for all the
issued and outstanding shares of AKzoNobel. PPG made
the final decision June 1 after careful consideration,
including the staKeholder interests of both companies.
“We were hopeful throughout this process that
AKzoNobel’s Boards would see the merits of our compelling
proposal to combine our two great companies and create
significant shareholder value and a more sustainable
business for the future. We strongly believe a combined
company would create more opportunities and provide
more benefits for our collective customers, employees,
shareholders and society in general,” says Michael
McGarry, PPG chairman and chief executive officer.
“We made a final attempt for engagement late last
weeK and through a letter to AKzoNobel. In that letter,
we addressed AKzoNobel’s stated commentary around
value, certainty, timing and staKeholder considerations,
and provided additional and specific commitments
and assurances including a significant breaK-fee and an
offer to negotiate a nominal price increase as part of an
agreed transaction. However, AKzoNobel’s Boards have
consistently refused to engage and did not respond to our
call or letter. As a result, we believe it is in the best interests
of PPG and its shareholders to withdraw our proposal to
AKzoNobel at this time.
“As always, PPG remains focused on identifying growth
opportunities that will drive value and strengthen our
company. We remain committed to our longstanding
disciplined approach to business portfolio management
and cash deployment.
“I want to thanK PPG’s many employees for their interest
and support throughout this process, especially those who
worK within our facilities in the Netherlands. I also want
to thanK those staKeholders in the Netherlands who were
open to and welcomed the opportunity to learn about the
possibilities that a business combination could provide.
We are proud to call the Netherlands home to many of our
employees and businesses, and we looK forward to our
continued growth in this important country.”
FABTECH Is BacK in Chicago>>
Now in its eighth year, CCAI’s
FABTECH Finishing Pavilion and
Education Program is the place for
finishing professionals to enhance
their sKills, learn from industry
experts, exchange best practices
and explore the latest technology
and advancements in the industry.
Months before the start of FABTECH
2017, the Finishing Pavilion is more
than 95 percent sold with close to
200 exhibitors. As FABTECH returns
to Chicago’s McCormicK Place, an
expected 50,000 attendees will have
access to over 750,000 net square
feet of exhibit space filled with more
than 1,700 exhibitors showcasing
everything from welding, forming,
fabricating, stamping and finishing.
The Finishing Pavilion is
pacKed with suppliers that
will bring products, services,
innovative ideas and equipment to
attendees interested in all finishing
technologies, including powder
coating.
CCAI is offering 30 percent off
any finishing educational session
by using code FINISHING30 when
registering. This offer is only
available for CCAI’s finishing
sessions, which you can find on
the FABTECH website under the
Education tab. You can also review
all the abstracts for the finishing
sessions at
ccaiweb.com
“It’s been amazing how CCAI’s
Finishing Pavilion has grown since
we first partnered with FABTECH
in 2010,” says CCAI Executive
Director, Anne Goyer. “We’ll have
more than 50,000 net square feet of
exhibit space devoted to industrial
finishing this year in Chicago, our
largest show floor presence yet.
Additionally,
our education
program features
a lot of new
information and
presentations. It’s
great to see CCAI’s
Finishing Pavilion
and educational
offering grow and
get better every
year. FABTECH
truly is where the
finishing industry
meets each year.”
will find the
education sessions that are pertinent
to the powder coating industry
as well as a list of the Finishing
Pavilion exhibitors. To view
complete up-to-date information and
the exhibitor and education program
listings for the entire show, visit
fabtechexpo.com
To register, clicK on the red
Register button on the top of the
FABTECH home page. Attendees
can register for the exhibits for free
prior to November 3 by entering
Promo Code FBCCAI during the
on-line registration process. After
November 3, a $50 registration
fee applies for the show. Finishing
Pavilion exhibitors can also provide
you with an expo pass that will allow
you free on-site show registration, a
$50 savings. Contact any Finishing
Pavilion Exhibitor for an expo pass
to use on-site if you cannot preregister
by November 3.
Powder Education Program>>
For complete session descriptions visit
fabtechexpo.com and clicK on Education. Here
are the scheduled education programs related
to powder that you will find at this year’s event.
Monday, November 6, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C20: FUNDAMENTALS OF A SUCCESSFUL POWDER
COATING OPERATION
Powder Coating Basics - A Fundamental
Understanding of a Powder Coating System
John Sudges, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.;
Michael Withers, Axalta Coating Systems;
FranK Mohar, Nordson Corporation
C22: NEW–RACK UP PROFITS WITH PRODUCTIVITY
AND EFFICIENCY
RacK up Profits with Productivity and Efficiency
Scott Rempala, Mighty HooK
Improve Your Coating Quality with
Clean HooKs and RacKs
James Malloy, Kolene Corporation
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
C32: NEW-BLASTING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESSFUL
METAL PREPARATION
Understanding the Benefits of Centrifugal
Wheel Blasting
Carl Panzenhagen, Blast Cleaning Technologies
Abrasive Blasting: Best Practices,
Cost Savings and Automation
Brian Kenimer, Blast-One International
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
C40: NEW–FUNDAMENTALS OF PRETREATMENT
Reverse Osmosis Basics
Abigal Grommet, Therma-Tron-X, Inc.
Process Control for the Cleaning and
Prepaint Industries
Robert BodaK, Chemetall US, Inc. -
now part of BASF Group
Basics of Cleaning and Pretreatment –
Keys for Success in the Modern Coating Shop
David ChalK, DuBois Chemicals
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C50: NEW–FINISHING END USER CASE HISTORIES
Bicycle Manufacturing Gears up with
Powder Coating
Jeffrey Hale, Gema USA Inc.
Not All Doors Are Finished the Same Way
Steve Romer, Sames Kremlin, Inc.
Innovative System for Efficient Closed Head
Drum Pretreatment
Adam Halsband, Epcon Industrial Systems, LP
Lessons Learned in Powder Coating over
Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
Joe Langemeier, AZZ Metal Coatings
C52: NEW–FINISHING SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA
Cost Considerations for a Finishing Line
Jason Gatton - Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg. LLC
A Case Study Judging the Feasibility of
Purchasing a New Finishing System
Nicholas Liberto, Powder Coating Consultants
Future of Finishing – Designing Your Paint
System for the UnKnown
Joshua Gilmore, IntelliFinishing
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
C60: NEW–UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE
OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Be Nice to Mother Earth! Remove Oils & Soils
from Your Wastewater; Recycle Your Aqueous
Cleaning Solutions
Raymond Graffia, Jr., The Arbortech Corporation
Where the EPA Stands on Phosphates in
Wastewater
Robin Deal, Hubbard-Hall
Understanding Waste Treatment and
Why It’s Important to Your Company
Al Enrique, Coral Chemical Company
C61: NEW–PRACTICAL APPROACH TO OPTIMAL
POWDER COATING OPERATIONS
Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
of Powder Coating Operations
John Cole, ParKer Ionics
& MiKe Wittenhagen, TCI Powder Coatings
Effects of Fluidization on the Spray Application
of Powder Coating
Jeffrey Hale, Gema USA Inc.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
C70: NEW–MANAGING PERCEPTIONS FOR YOUR
FINISHING BUSINESS
Meaningful Customer Service for the Finishing
Industry - How to Bring Your Customers BacK
Martin Powell, Engineered Finishing Systems
Managing Perceptions for Your Finishing Business
Troy Newport, The Powder Coating Institute
C71: NEW–MASTERING A BATCH FINISHING
OPERATION
Batch System Design Criteria
Aaron Hughes, General Automatic Transfer
Best Practices for Manual Pretreatment
Applications
KirK Beaster, Chemetall US, Inc. -
now part of BASF Group
Innovative Conveying Systems for Batch and
Semi-Automated Finishing Systems - Lean
Manufacturing Approach to the Finishing Industry
Alex Koza, NiKoTracK
C72: NEW–ADVANCEMENTS IN AMBIENT
PRETREATMENT
What Are the Major Differences Between Iron
Phosphate and Zirconium Based Conversion
Coatings, and What Are the Advantages and
Disadvantages
Sergio Mancini, BulK Chemicals, Inc.
Learn About the Newest Zirconium-based,
Non-phosphorous Pretreatments!
Suresh Patel, Chemetall US, Inc. - now part of BASF
Group
Improved Nanoceramic Bath Stability Through
Buffering
Joe Caiozzo, HenKel Corp.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C80: NEW–ACHIEVING CONSISTENT QUALITY
FINISHES
Powder Coating Quality Test Equipment
Michael Beamish, DeFelsKo Corporation
Harnessing the Potential of LED Technology to
Optimize Your Finish and Appearance
Nicole Boss, LDPI Inc.
PM or Not to PM, “The Hidden Cost of Reactionary
Maintenance”
Rich Huston, Therma-Tron-X, Inc.
C81: NEW–SEE IT. TOUCH IT. FIX IT.
IDENTIFYING AND SOLVING FINISHING DEFECTS
Troubleshooting Your Modern Cleaning and
Pretreatment System Process Prior to Powder
Application
David Schimpff, DuBois Chemicals
A Visual Approach to Identifying and Solving
Pretreatment Defects
Ken Kaluzny, Coral Chemical Company
Understanding Coating Materials Impact on
Finishing Defects
Bob Horton, BASF Coatings & Tom Whalen, TCI
Powder Coatings
Who Do You Blame for Defects from Your Finishing
Line?
Kevin Higgins & Steve Romer, Sames Kremlin
C82: WE’VE GOT THE CURE
Selecting the Right Oven - The Correct Oven
Pays for Itself
Martin Powell, Engineered Finishing Systems
Oven Retrofit/Rebuild vs. New
Steven Onsager, Westran Thermal Processing
Infrared Oven Applications for Finishing with Liquid
and Powder Coatings, Including Case Studies
Michael Chapman, Heraeus
Developments in UV LED Curing Technology and
UV-cured Powder Coatings
Michael Knoblauch, Keyland Polymer UV Powder
Coating, LLC
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
C90: EFFICIENT CURING WITH INFRARED
Efficient Curing with Infrared
John Podach, Fostoria Process Equipment, a div. of
TPI Corp. & Scott Bishop, Alabama Power Co.
C91: PROTECTING YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET:
YOUR EMPLOYEES
Safety in the Finishing Environment - Paint,
Powder, Dust, and Other Considerations
Martin Powell, Engineered Finishing Systems
Personal Protection Equipment - What a Finisher
Needs to Know
Nicholas Liberto, Powder Coating Consultants
C92: NEW–THE EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY OF
POWDER COATING
Solving Age Old Problems in Powder Coating with
Today’s Technology
Joe Glassco, Wagner Industrial Solutions
Hunting Down and Eliminating Hidden Costs in
Your Powder Coating Operations
John Cole, ParKer Ionics
Knowing When to Upgrade Your System
Matt Ambrose, Nordson Corp.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
C100: NEW–THE ULTIMATE POWDER COATING
The ULTIMATE Powder Coating, an Advanced
Session
Stephen Houston, Col-Met Engineered Finishing
Solutions;
Chris Merritt, Gema USA Inc.;
Ron Cudzilo, George Koch Sons;
Suresh Patel, Chemetall US, Inc. -
now part of BASF Group.
C101: ELECTROCOATING EQUIPMENT
CONSIDERATIONS
Electrocoating Equipment Considerations
Chad Andreae, Therma-Tron-X, Inc.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C110: NEW–GOT CORROSION?
A Step by Step Guide to Prevent Corrosion: A Global
Enemy
Scott Fouts, Kyzen Corporation
Innovation Update of Novel Polymer Pretreatment
Technologies
David Schimpff, DuBois Chemicals
Corrosion Considerations and Lifecycle Cost for
Electrical Components
Maria Lamorey, PPG Industries
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
C111: NEW–THE EVOLUTION OF ARCHITECTURAL
COATINGS
The Evolution of Architectural Coatings
Michael Withers and Manuel Mayer, Axalta Coating
Systems & Barry Frost, DuraCoat Products Inc.
Special Events >>
All FABTECH attendees are invited to enjoy these special events free of charge (unless otherwise noted)
OPENING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Monday, November 6
8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
FABx Tech TalKs
Jacques Panis, President, Shinola
Adam Genei, Founder, Mobsteel
Michael Walton, Industry Solution Executive
(Manufacturing Industry), Microsoft
Karen Kerr, Executive Managing Director,
GE Ventures
Albert Paley, Sculpture Artist, Paley Studios
Jesse James, Welder/Fabricator/Motorcycle Builder/
Television Personality
Paley-James Sculpture Reveal: This is a special
presentation following the Keynote.
The sculpture will be located at the show entrance
on level three.
TUESDAY KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Tuesday, November 7
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
“Fast N’ Loud” with Richard Rawlings
INDUSTRY NIGHT AT SOLDIER FIELD
Tuesday, November 7
5:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
(*Advanced ticKet price: $50)
Enjoy an evening of fun, food, drinKs and
networKing during our Industry Night Partyat
Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears. The
evening will include tours of the Visitor’s LocKer
Room and the football field, as well as a meet-andgreet
with retired Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan
“Danimal” Hampton.
WOMEN OF FABTECH BREAKFAST
WITH TECH TOUR
(*$25 additional fee)
Wednesday, November 8
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a networKing breaKfast celebrating the
importance of women in the manufacturing sector.
This event aims to foster relationships and dialogue
between supporters and practitioners in the field.
Includes a continental breaKfast and tech tour on
the show floor.
WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Wednesday, November 8
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Inspiring Creativity in the WorKplace
Matthew Luhn, Original Storyteller, Pixar
FABTECH 2017 Finishing Pavilion Exhibitors (As of June 16, 2017)
| Company |
Booth Number |
| Accudraft Paint Booths |
A6471
|
| Acme Finishing Co., Inc. |
A6523
|
| ACT Test Panels, LLC |
A6333
|
| Adf Industrial Coating |
A6517
|
| ADF Systems Ltd. |
A6481
|
| Aesthetic Finishers, Inc. |
A6322
|
| AFC Finishing Systems |
A6476
|
| AKzoNobel Powder Coatings |
A6837
|
| Alconox, Inc. |
A6273
|
| Alliance Manufacturing, Inc. |
A6952
|
| American Fabric Filter Co. |
A6542
|
| American Grinders, Inc. |
A6335
|
| American Industrial Sales, LLC |
A6281
|
| Amiberica, Inc. |
A6853
|
| AMOVA S.a r.l. |
A6289
|
| Apel International, Inc. |
A6372
|
| Argon MasKing Corp. |
A6541
|
| Assured Testing Services |
A6416
|
| Axalta Coating Systems |
A6620
|
| AZZ Metal Coatings |
A6567
|
| Baoji AATi New Metal Co., Ltd. |
A6557
|
| Baril Coatings USA |
A6821
|
| BASF Corp. |
A6314
|
| BCI Surface Technologies BulK Chemicals, Inc. |
A6848
|
| BEKO Technologies |
A6433
|
| Blast Cleaning Technologies - div of Metcast |
A6427
|
| Blast-One |
A6276
|
| Bonding Solutions |
A6417
|
| Brush Research Mfg. Co. |
A6751
|
| Burleigh Industries, LLC |
A6514
|
| Caldan Conveyor A/S |
A6537
|
| Calvary Industries, Inc. |
A6412
|
| Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing |
A6518
|
| Caplugs, Inc. |
A6745
|
| Carbit Paint Co. |
A6436
|
| Cardinal Paint & Powder |
A6950
|
| Cardinal Parts and Equipment, LLC |
A6525
|
| Carlisle Fluid Technologies |
A6216
|
| Castrol |
A6719
|
| Cataforesis S.A. de C.V. |
A6919
|
| Catalytic Industrial Systems |
A6918
|
| Chemetall |
A6467
|
| Chemical Coaters Association International |
A6135
|
| ChemQuest, Inc. |
A6237
|
| Chemtec North America, LLC |
A6543
|
| Chris Plating |
A6755
|
| ClearClad Coatings, LLC |
A6388
|
| Clemco Industries Corp. |
A6463
|
| Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions |
A6442
|
| Columbus Industries, Inc. |
A6419
|
| Combustion and Systems, Inc. |
A6321
|
| Coral Chemical Co. |
A6231
|
| CPR Systems |
A6379
|
| Custom Fabricating & Supplies |
A6233
|
| DaifuKu North America |
A6524
|
| DeFelsKo Corporation |
A6957
|
| Dinamec Systems |
A6380
|
| Divine Brothers Company |
A6420
|
| DMP Corporation |
A6555
|
| Dosatron International |
A6988
|
| DST-CHEMICALS, Inc. |
A6387
|
| DuBois Chemicals |
A6812
|
| Durr Systems, Inc. |
A6284
|
| Echo Engineering & Production Supplies, Inc. |
A6819
|
| Eisenmann Corp. |
A6721
|
| Elcometer, Inc. |
A6737
|
| Electrocoat Association, The |
A6418
|
| EleKtroPhysiK USA, Inc. |
A6942
|
| Engineered Finishing Systems |
A6444
|
| Enhanced Powder Coating |
A6569
|
| Enhancement Technologies / Sublitex-Miroglio |
A6539
|
| EPSI MasKing Co. |
A6410
|
| Ervin Industries, Inc. |
A6815
|
| FANUC America Corporation |
A6563
|
| Filtermedia SRL |
A6558
|
| Fischer Technology, Inc. |
A6356
|
| Flex Trim USA |
A6980
|
| FluKe Process Instruments |
A6739
|
| Fostoria Process Equipment, div. of TPI Corp. |
A6212
|
| Frost, Inc. |
A6181
|
| Gema |
A6243
|
| General Automatic Transfer Co. |
A6453
|
| General Fabrications Corp. |
A6921
|
| George Koch Sons, LLC |
A6131
|
| Global Finishing Solutions, LLC |
A6248
|
| GMA Industries |
A6519
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| Goff, Inc. |
A6753
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| Graco, Inc. |
A6240
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| Graphic Products |
A6516
|
| Guspro, Inc. |
A6575
|
| HafcoVac |
A6750
|
| Hedson Technologies North America, Inc. |
A6989
|
| HenKel Corp. |
A6319
|
| Hentzen Coatings, Inc. |
A6235
|
| Heraeus Noblelight America, LLC |
A6850
|
| Herr Industrial, Inc. |
A6470
|
| Hosco Fittings, LLC |
A6956
|
| Houghton International - Surface Finishing |
A6581
|
| Hubbard-Hall, Inc. |
A6527
|
| IFS Coatings, Inc. |
A6252
|
| IHC, Inc. |
A6526
|
| InteK Corporation |
A6421
|
| IntelliFinishing |
A6152
|
| International Thermal Systems, LLC |
A6187
|
| International Thermal Systems, LLC |
A6855
|
| InterteK |
A6369
|
| Iowa Area Development Group |
A6239
|
| IST International Surface Technologies |
A6007
|
| Jamestown Coating Technologies |
A6981
|
| Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, LLC |
A6323
|
| Klinger Paint Co. |
A6985
|
| Kolene Corporation |
A6533
|
| Kyzen |
A6818
|
| LPI Lift Systems |
A6336
|
| Magic RacK/Production Plus Corp. |
A6938
|
| MetoKote Corp. |
A6945
|
| Micro-Surface Finishing Products, Inc. |
A6424
|
| Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. |
A6155
|
| Mighty HooK, Inc. |
A6531
|
| Mode Kartela Boya Ltd. Stl. |
A6520
|
| Munters Corp. |
A6718
|
| NiKoTracK |
A6456
|
| Nordic Air Filtration |
A6437
|
| Nordson Corp. |
A6224
|
| Northern Coatings & Chemical |
A6338
|
| NorthStar Products |
A6580
|
| ParKer Ionics |
A6431
|
| Patriot Metal Finishing System |
A6553
|
| Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg., LLC |
A6914
|
| Polifilm America |
A6535
|
| Pollution Control Products Co. |
A6743
|
| Polymer Molding, Inc. |
A6279
|
| Poppelmann Plastics USA, LLC |
A6757
|
| Porcelain Enamel Institute |
A6521
|
| Powder Coated Tough Magazine |
A6414
|
| Powder Coating |
A6469
|
| Powder Coating Institute, The |
A6414
|
| Powder Parts, Inc. |
A6854
|
| PPG Industries, Inc. |
A6712
|
| Pretreatment Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. |
A6438
|
| Proceco Ltd. |
A6184
|
| Products Finishing Magazine |
A6310
|
| Protech Powder Coatings |
A6173
|
| QuaKer Chemical Corp. |
A6740
|
| QuicKLabel Systems |
A6844
|
| Richards-Wilcox Conveyor |
A6370
|
| Rohner |
A6171
|
| RollSeal, Inc. |
A6271
|
| Ruwac |
A6515
|
| SAMES KREMLIN |
A6259
|
| SanKyo RiKagaKu Co., Ltd. |
A6974
|
| Sata Spray Equipment |
A6714
|
| SciTeeX Group |
A6459
|
| Sculpt Nouveau |
A6979
|
| Selas Heat Technology |
A6425
|
| Sherwin-Williams Co., The |
A6512
|
| sia Abrasives |
A6716
|
| Sierra Paint Corporation |
A6556
|
| Southern Systems, Inc. |
A6916
|
| Spray Systems, Inc. |
A6954
|
| Spraying Systems Co. |
A6841
|
| SprayTech/Junair |
A6473
|
| Stanza Machinery, Inc. |
A6287
|
| SunKiss Thermoreactors, Inc. |
A6561
|
| SuperMax Tools |
A6976
|
| System Technologies, Inc. |
A6255
|
| Tanis, Inc. |
A6839
|
| Technotrans America |
A6852
|
| Therma-Tron-X, Inc. |
A6267
|
| Thierica Equipment Co. |
A6179
|
| Transmet Corporation |
A6378
|
| Trimac Industrial Systems, LLC |
A6325
|
| Uni-Spray Systems, Inc. |
A6316
|
| V & S Galvanizing, LLC |
A6816
|
| Valmont Coatings |
A6748
|
| Vapor Technologies |
A6940
|
| VenjaKob North America, Inc./Nutro, Inc. |
A6484
|
| Vitracoat America, Inc. |
A6907
|
| Vogel Industrial Coatings |
A6943
|
| VulKan Blast Shot Technology |
A6941
|
| W Abrasives |
A6318
|
| Wagner Systems, Inc. |
A6262
|
| Webb-Stiles Company |
A6544
|
| Yeuell Nameplate & Label |
A6856 |
For a complete list of the more than 1,700 exhibitors
at FABTECH, visit: fabtechexpo.com
News from NAM
NAM Economic Report, June 19, 2017
As expected, the Federal Open
Market Committee (FOMC) voted
to raise short-term interest rates
at the conclusion of its June 13-14
meeting for only the third time since
the financial crisis. After hiking
the federal funds rate in December
and March, the Federal Reserve
increased rates by another 25 basis
points, with a new target range
of 1 to 1.25 percent. In making
this decision, participants noted
recent strengthening in the overall
macroeconomy, including better data
for consumer spending, business
investment and hiring. Beyond this
latest action, it is widely anticipated
that the FOMC will increase rates
one more time in 2017, perhaps as
soon as its September 19-20 meeting.
Participants also provided an update
to the Federal Reserve’s economic
projections. The outlook improved
marginally from what was released
in March. Members now see the U.S.
economy expanding
2.2 percent in 2017,
up slightly from 2.1
percent three months
ago. It forecasts 2.1
percent real GDP
growth in 2018.
raising short-term
rates, the FOMC also
seeks to normalize the
size of its balance sheet,
which has ballooned
to well over $4 trillion.
Prior to the Great
Recession, it never
exceeded $1 trillion.
The Federal Reserve set
new policy guidelines for reducing
its balance sheet, as outlined in an
addendum that the committee passed
unanimously. Starting later this
year, the Federal Reserve will allow
$10 billion per month in Treasury
securities, agency debt and mortgagebacked
securities to not be reinvested.
It would then increase that amount
by $10 billion each quarter until it
reaches $50 billion per month. In
doing so, the FOMC’s actions would
likely put further upward pressure on
interest rates. Hence, its moves will
be gradual in nature.
The inflationary picture has been
positive for the Federal Reserve.
While we had seen accelerations in
both consumer and producer prices
over much of the past few months,
costs appear to have started to slow
more recently. The consumer price
index increased 1.9 percent yearover-year
in May, its first reading
below 2 percent since November,
and producer prices for final demand
goods and services have increased
2.4 percent since May 2016, easing a
bit from April’s 2.5 percent year-overyear
pace, which was the fastest pace
since February 2012. In terms of core
inflation, which excludes food and
energy costs, consumer prices have
risen 1.7 percent over the past 12
months, with producer prices up 2.1
percent year-over-year. Both represent some deceleration from earlier in the
year. For manufacturers, many of
whom had been concerned about the
pickup in pricing pressures in recent
months, this should be a welcome
development.
Despite the optimism in the
Federal Reserve’s moves, many of the
economic data points released last
week were disappointing. For instance,
manufacturing production fell for the
second time in the past three months,
down 0.4 percent in May. Motor
vehicles and parts production led the
decline in May, down 2.0 percent for
the month and off 1.5 percent year
to date, as automotive demand has
continued to be weaker than desired
so far in 2017. Despite the easing in
this latest release and some lingering
challenges, the underlying data remain
consistent with a manufacturing
sector that has turned a corner and
has moved in the right direction,
especially relative to where it stood
at this point last year. Manufacturing
production has risen 1.4 percent over
the past 12 months, expanding for
the seventh consecutive month. In
addition, manufacturers in the New
York and Philadelphia Federal Reserve
Bank surveys continued to be upbeat
in their outlook, with
activity strengthening in
both June reports.
Consumer
confidence was also
weaker. The Index of
Consumer Sentiment
from the University of
Michigan and Thomson
Reuters declined in June
to its lowest point since
November, according
to preliminary data.
Political uncertainties
played into this waning
in assessments, with
continuing wide
disparities in opinions
based on partisan affiliation. Along
those lines, retail sales fell 0.3 percent
in May, signaling a more cautious
consumer than we would expect or prefer. Retail spending has increased
3.8 percent since May 2016, a
modest pace that reflects some
progress from what was seen at this
point last year. Yet, the year-overyear
growth rate was 5.6 percent in
January, its fastest rate since March
2012, but it has eased since then.
Similarly, the housing market
has also been softer than desired of
late. New housing starts weakened
again in May, dropping for the third
straight month. Since reaching
1,288,000 units in February, housing
starts have pulled back considerably.
In May, single-family and multifamily
starts slipped for the month, both
eight-month lows. On a year-overyear
basis, housing starts decreased
2.4 percent from May 2016’s pace of
1,119,000. Yet, that mainly reflects
a huge drop in multifamily activity,
down 23.0 percent. In contrast,
single-family starts have risen 8.5
percent, suggesting a better longerterm
trend than the headline figures
might seem to indicate. Along those
lines, perhaps we will see a rebound
during the summer. Homebuilder
optimism remains strong, with
respondents to that survey predicting
healthy gains in activity over the
next six months. I am also predicting
a bounce-back, which is for 1.25
million starts by year’s end.
There will only be a handful of
economic releases out this week,
with data focusing mainly on
manufacturing and housing. IHS
Markit will release new surveys on
U.S. and Eurozone manufacturing
activity for June, with Europe
building on May’s 73-month high in
confidence as its economy continues
to trend mostly in the right direction.
Other highlights this week include
the latest figures for existing and new
home sales, the Kansas City Federal
Reserve Bank’s monthly survey and
leading economic indicators.
Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE
Chief Economist
National Association of Manufacturers
House Listens to
Manufacturers, Takes
Legislative Step to
Strengthen Workforce
NAM President and CEO Jay
Timmons issued the following
statement in support of House
passage of the Strengthening Career
and Technical Education for the
21st Century Act to reauthorize the
Perkins Act:
“By passing the Strengthening
Career and Technical Education for
the 21st Century Act, the House
took an important step to help
manufacturers develop a stronger
workforce. This legislation will
strengthen workforce training
programs that give workers the skills
needed for many career opportunities
that exist in modern manufacturing.
Manufacturers will need to fill an
estimated 3.5 million jobs over the
next decade, and this legislation is
a step forward in helping us address
the skills gap we face.
“The NAM’s Manufacturing
Institute has been leading the charge
to help manufacturers work with
our nation’s community colleges
and technical schools to upskill
and upscale the manufacturing
workforce. While at the NAM’s
Manufacturing Summit, our nation’s
leaders made it clear that they are
committed to working with the
NAM and Manufacturing Institute
to build a 21st-century, modern
manufacturing workforce. We now
urge the Senate to get this legislation
to the president’s desk.”
For more information about and
news from the National Association
of Manufacturers, visit nam.org
Global Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Market—Forecast to 2023 >>
According to a study by NACE International, the
global annual expenditure to mitigate corrosion is in the
range of $2.5 trillion, roughly equal to 3.4 percent of the
world’s GDP. Protecting assets from corrosion is, hence, a
critical requirement for all industries. Various protective,
marine, and industrial coatings formulated to protect
substrates such as metals and concrete from damage due to
corrosion are broadly termed anti-corrosion coatings.
In this study, the global anti-corrosion coating market
is analyzed for the end-user industries of oil and gas,
manufacturing, water and wastewater, commercial
architecture, infrastructure, marine, and power generation.
The base year is 2016. The major chemistries involved in
the formulation of these coatings are epoxy, polyurethane,
polysiloxane, acrylic, and alkyds. The corrosion protection
requirement of a coating varies based on the corrosion
environment to which a substrate is expected to be exposed.
Corrosive environments are rated from C1 to C5 according
to ISO 12944-2 classification. Coatings used for protecting
substrates in environments C1 and C2 are categorized as
low-range coatings, C3 are categorized as medium-range
coatings, and C4, C5I, and C5M are categorized as higher-end
protective coatings in this study. For more information, visit
researchandmarkets.com/publication/mjeyvzc/4311463