Regardless of our place in the powder coating industry supply chain, we are all tasked with bringing the best value to our businesses. For simple sourcing decisions, this means buying goods and services at the
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The purpose of a quality control is two-fold. First of all, it provides a check on performance, ensuring that the product shipped to your customer meets their requirements, and secondly, it is a means to ensure that
St. Louis welcomed the Powder Coating Institute (PCI®) with open arms during the association’s annual tradeshow and conference, which was held at America’s Center from October 8-10. More than 1,300
The fight against disease has been in the forefront for medical professionals, manufacturers and the general public for many years. With every flu epidemic outbreak we clamor for methods to ensure health
The term “turnkey contractor” is defined in the powder coating industry as one supplier who is responsible for providing all the equipment, installation, engineering, startup assistance, training, etc., for a project with
Throughout this year as president of PCI®, I have promoted “Return to Growth” as a rallying cry for our industry. It is easily said, but for powder to return to growth (beyond the pace of the economy),
The industry has been waiting for a chemical agent resistant powder topcoat that meets the military specification requirements set forth in MIL-PRF-32348. So far, one independent coating maker has achieved
On July 19, 2013, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. held a gala celebration for the 90th anniversary of the company’s founding. The event was attended by more than 400 people, including customers, suppliers and