I have been in the powder coating industry since 1980. I was born in the 1950s (and, yes, to answer my daughter’s question, there were actually people around that far back). When I started in the powder business, I learned that the best way to move forward was to watch what the experienced people in the industry were doing.

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It’s interesting how we can become provincial in our notion of technology and industrial trends. We tend to focus on our customers and the technology that serves them and seldom take the opportunity to venture beyond our regional borders. Recently I had the privilege to participate in a coatings conference in a distant locale.

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Happy New Year! Are you a person who makes resolutions? While some of us pledge not to make resolutions, I’ve read that roughly 45 percent of the population does. I have also read that by January 10, most have abandoned those resolutions. I am not telling you anything you don’t already know when I say that the industry that capitalizes most on New Year’s resolutions is the weight loss industry. Diet pills, exercise programs, gym memberships—all of these see a rise as the New Year rolls in.

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The 2016 Powder Coating Summit provided a cornucopia of advancements in powder coating technology. Topics ranged from twocoat systems to smart in-line powder application to fluoropolymer chemistry. Allow me to give you a synopsis of some of the topics presented.

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How does the industry ensure the quality of powder coated architectural products? The development of standards and certifications, both domestically and abroad, have helped ensure that architectural products are built to last. Here, read about two specific associations whose sole purpose is improving the quality of architectural parts.

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If you are considering a new powder coating line for your finishing needs, turnkey might be the way to go. Turnkey systems include everything needed for the line from pretreatment to curing and everything in between. There are several turnkey systems suppliers from which to choose. To help you in a search for the right equipment, this special advertising section highlights a few PCI members that sell turnkey systems. Be sure to let them know you found them in Powder Coated Tough!

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Getting the powder to the part is a critical step in the powder finishing process. Are you looking for an automatic system or a manual gun for touchups? Just need a nozzle? There are several suppliers from which to choose. To help you in your search for the right equipment, this special advertising section highlights a few PCI® members that make powder application equipment. Don’t forget to let them know you found them in Powder Coated Tough magazine!

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I was really impressed with the content of the speakers at the PCI annual meeting this past summer. Attending functions such as this and being active around the country in technical conferences, training sessions, local chapters, and the social activities is a huge commitment of time, money and resources for a company.

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An industry is comprised of more than just technology, marketing, production and sales. To be sure, it is the people that mold us as an identifiable and enduring enterprise.

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The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) is dedicated to ongoing efforts promoting the use of powder coatings. The association takes pride in committing resources to focus on goals that are important to PCI members and the industry. As part of this continuous effort, PCI has strategically organized a campaign to expand awareness about the benefits of powder coatings.

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