Once a year, The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) and The Powder Coating Research Group collaborate to bring you the Powder Coating Summit (PC Summit). This year’s event will be held on October 4-5 in Columbus, Ohio.

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I believe that trade and professional associations can be very beneficial for both businesses and individuals. I consider participation in the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) to be an investment in my personal development and business.

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Every now and then I go on a rant about how innovation in the powder world has been stymied or off-shored to some faraway place. As an advocate in the industry, I always worry about the future needs in industrial finishing and if we, as powder technologists, are up to the task.

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By: Trena Benson On May 6, The Powder Coating Institute held a webinar for all members to explain the changes in the association’s committe...

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Before the internet age, to create a design concept for your equipment you had to rely on either your inhouse engineering knowledge or your vendor’s. Since the internet, we are drowning in opinions as well as information. Maybe it’s time to get back to the basics.

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Polyester powders are ubiquitous regardless of what part of the world you live. These are the mainstay of the outdoor durable powder market and represent anywhere from 32 to 45 percent of powders sold, depending on global region and who you’re talking to.

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A focus on customers and its employees’ abilities to respond to new opportunities has allowed this Indiana-based custom powder coater to thrive. The addition of a fourth powder coating line will allow them to continue to offer industry leading quality and delivery levels.

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Every year, The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) hosts the Custom Coaters Forum (CC Forum)—a place for members of the association who run custom powder coating companies—to convene for some valuable brainstorming. Attendees at this year’s event hit the information jackpot.

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Indianapolis-based Gema USA Inc. has announced the passing of Ken Carroll, Southeast regional manager for the company. In a press release issued today, it is reported that Ken died peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. 

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Platinum Equity announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell MetoKote to PPG. MetoKote is a U.S.-based provider of industrial coating services. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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