Episodes

  • Episode 10: The Powder Pros – Part 2: An Insider View Into The Powder Coating Application Process

    Episode 10: The Powder Pros – Part 2: An Insider View Into The Powder Coating Application Process
    Jul 23 2024
    In part 2 of this episode, we talk with Kevin Maas, Jared Ruggieri, and Jim Hester, three powder coaters who use FEVE fluoropolymer powder coatings to make functional components for architectural and other markets. We are also joined by Fiona Levin-Smith from IFS Coatings who supplies the fluoropolymer powder coatings to our customers. We discuss the powder coating application process, AMMA 2605, future trends, the importance of coater certification and specification. We also review the increasing importance of sustainability in their business and how they incorporate it into their processes.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 9: The Powder Pros – Part 1: The Importance of Being A Registered Applicator

    Episode 9: The Powder Pros – Part 1: The Importance of Being A Registered Applicator
    Jun 12 2024
    In this episode, we talk with Kevin Maas, Jared Ruggieri, and Jim Hester, three powder coaters who use FEVE fluoropolymer powder coatings to make functional components for architectural and other markets. We are also joined by Fiona Levin-Smith from IFS Coatings who supplies the fluoropolymer powder coatings to our customers. We discuss the powder coating application process, AMMA 2605, future trends, the importance of coater certification and specification. We also review the increasing importance of sustainability in their business and how they incorporate it into their processes.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 8: AkzoNobel – Sustainability in Coatings: A Conversation with AkzoNobel Experts

    Episode 8: AkzoNobel – Sustainability in Coatings: A Conversation with AkzoNobel Experts
    Apr 30 2024
    In today's episode, we're privileged to host two distinguished guests from AkzoNobel: Bob Dirks, Global Segment Manager for Architectural Coatings, and Gabriel Morales Sada, Architectural and Specifications Manager for North America. We'll discuss sustainability and what AkzoNobel’s initiatives are and how they're affecting their product marketing goals and how they're using this to develop their product marketing.
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    19 mins
  • Episode 7: A&I Coatings – Exploring Protective Coating Markets in Australia and the U.S.

    Episode 7: A&I Coatings – Exploring Protective Coating Markets in Australia and the U.S.
    Mar 29 2024
    In this episode, we talk with Ben Gillies, the Sales Manager for A&I Coatings in Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia. A&I Coatings make their Vitreflon fluoropolymer coating based on Lumiflon resins for ultra-durable coatings. Their products have been used on bridges in the UK, high-rise residential towers in Sydney, sculptures in Melbourne, and stadiums in New Lambton, Australia. We will discuss how the protective coating market in Australia differs from that in the U.S. and how Lumiflon resins enable A&I to supply durable coatings for use in Australia.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 6: AkzoNobel Powder Coatings – Exploring Color Trends in Architectural Coatings

    Episode 6: AkzoNobel Powder Coatings – Exploring Color Trends in Architectural Coatings
    Feb 6 2024
    In this episode, we talk with two people from AkzoNobel, Bob Dirks, the Global Segment Manager-Architectural, based in Amsterdam, and Gabriel Morales Sada, the Architectural and Specifications Manager for North America. We discuss color trends for powder coatings and how they influence product and market development for AkzoNobel's Powder Group.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 5: All-Tech Decorating Company – Advanced Coating Application: Insights from a Contractor

    Episode 5: All-Tech Decorating Company – Advanced Coating Application: Insights from a Contractor
    Jan 14 2024
    In this episode, we talk with Bob Ruff, Technical Director for All-Tech Decorating Company in Romeoville, Illinois. All-Tech is a coating and restoration contractor with more than 20 years of experience applying FEVE coatings. They've done work around the Americas from Brazil to the Caribbean to the US. We discuss All-Tech's role in the process from coating specification to application and the unique challenges they face.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 4: Unova Paint Products – Asset Life Extension And Sustainability of Paint Coatings

    Episode 4: Unova Paint Products – Asset Life Extension And Sustainability of Paint Coatings
    Dec 6 2023
    In today’s episode, we will be talking with Mark Hearn, Technical Sales Director for Unova Paint Products based in Reading, England. We delve into Unova's recent partnership with A&I Coatings for the distribution and manufacturing of Vitreflon FEVE-based coatings in the UK and Europe. Mark explains the challenges posed by traditional top coats in the UK. The conversation also explores the environmental benefits of fluoropolymer coatings, particularly in reducing carbon emissions.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 3: The Power of Powder in the Architectural Market

    Episode 3: The Power of Powder in the Architectural Market
    Nov 3 2023
    In today’s episode, we will be talking with Gary Edgar, National Specification Manager of PPG Industrial Coatings for building products. We will discuss the key benefits of Powder vs. Liquid coatings, and the future of powder in the architectural market.
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    24 mins