Axalta and the No. 24 Team Kissed the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With wins in Kansas and Indianapolis, Brilliant Flames and driver Jeff Gordon are on a hot streak after taking the checkered flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Brickyard 400.

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Chemetall, New Providence, N.J., has announced its active presence on five popular social media sites: You- Tube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Chemetall adheres to a six-part Total Value Proposition— an integrated portfolio of products; comprehensive expert support; open collaboration; fast and accurate labs; exceptional quality standards; and real people available locally.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $1.2 million to Bay City, Texas. The investment will support roadway and sewer infrastructure improvements critical to the establishment of a new manufacturing facility. According to grantee estimates, the EDA grant will create 600 jobs and generate $1.2 billion in private investment once the facility is operational in 2016.

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The Powder Coating Institute has partnered with the American Coating Association to bring members quarterly updates on legislation and regulatory issues affecting the powder coating industry.

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Therma-Tron-X (TTX), a Sturgeon Bay, Wis.-based manufacturer that specializes in complete finishing systems for industrial customers, broke ground last fall on a 26,800-square-foot addition that now provides more inside storage for steel and other equipment for its large projects that can range from $1 million to $15 million. This is the fourth expansion in the last three years for the company that has added 50 jobs since 2012.

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When it was time for this Clearfield, Utah-based manufacturer of lifestyle products to charge up its pretreatment for its powder coated basketball systems, they chose an iron phosphate conversion coating that has allowed their patented technology to remain tough—even in the harsh outdoor environment.

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Fischer Technology has been accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2005 by the American Association of Accreditation Laboratories. ISO 17025 is the benchmark standard for calibration labs and ensures the competency of the laboratory staff and the accuracy of the calibrations being performed.

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Ernie Green Industries (EGI) has partnered with The Powder Coating Research Group (PCR) to form a new joint venture, Matrix Powder Coatings. Located in a facility on the west side of Columbus, Matrix Powder Coatings produces and supplies unique custom powder coating technology

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Formula 43 is a dedicated manufacturer of OEM and aftermarket automotive wheels. “Using years of experience in the automotive wheel industry to manufacturer the highest level of modular and mono-block wheels for the racing and sports car industry, Formula 43 is able to produce the latest wheel designs with exclusive updates that result in improved strength, stiffness and weight savings.

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Let’s hope not. We may have to file this one under “Preaching to the Choir,” however the question in the headline bears a response. This query was recently posted on LinkedIn by an editor of one of the highly respected industrial paint magazines. It’s a good question, and I think a reply from a powder coating person is appropriate.

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