Graphene has transformed the way composite manufacturers fabricate products. But working with the material poses significant challenges, making implementation anything but seamless. In this post, we break down what those challenges are and how dispersion technology can help.
By Stuart Elliott – Marketing Manager Asia Pacific While many industries have been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a bumper year for rubber glove manufacturers in Malaysia, as the fight to contain the disease led to a surge in demand for disposable latex surgical gloves and other latex medical products. Disposable gloves were…
By Scott T. Becker, CEO It seems every year brings new difficulties. While COVID-19 may be less of an issue in 2021 due to vaccines being administered around the globe, its concerns remain, and the need for acute attention to hygiene protocols remains. However, added to the COVID-19 challenges of 2020, today we are dealing…
By Scott T. Becker, CEO To say 2020 was a challenge is a complete understatement. We were faced with some unusual issues as we traveled throughout the year. Some were common to other companies and some were not. But to have these occur in one year and work our way through is a testament to…
Can new products be innovative and environmentally-friendly at the same time? That was the question on everybody’s mind earlier this Spring at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2019. Here are three ways manufacturers are getting this done, courtesy of ECS 2019.
In this infographic, we review the six characteristics of polyaspartic coatings and weigh the benefits.
A bulletproof sales process includes the right tools to support it. Learn how employing the right solution can improve price calculations and information quality and win you more sales.
The first step to reducing errors and working faster—no matter the industry or process—is to simplify as much as possible. When it comes to software, for example, presenting only the most necessary options makes the system more user friendly and easier to work with.
Mass customization is now the norm for nearly everything that can be purchased these days and younger consumers expect color to be both very personal and available on demand. When it’s not, they quickly move on to the next option. Promoting and positioning the color or shade that will attract customers to your business remains the challenge.
Choosing a colorant for a job should be simple, right? You know the color palette you or your client desires, but do you know whether the color will last? Do you know if the job requires a specialized colorant, or will a universal colorant do? Find out what the differences are between the two, so you can make the best decision that balances both budget and longevity.
The concept of color affecting mood is nothing new. Ancient Egyptians and Chinese practiced chromotherapy, using colors to heal various maladies. Today’s color theory, color psychology and color therapy are our modern equivalents. What is less well known or familiar is that the opposite is also true. Mood can affect our choice of colors, and not just on an individual level.
When it comes to color, most gel coat producers tint their gel coats in-plant, preferably with, limited colors made in large batches. However, color demand is increasing along with the need for short lead times, requiring gel coat producers to look for innovative solutions. The ideal solution would provide both speed and greater color flexibility while ensuring accurate production of colored gel coats.
