Pigment & Resin Technology: Volume 3 Issue 1

The benefits of several thermoplastic powder coatings

G.E. BOND, J.S. CORNELL

Since the development of electrostatic powder spraying, powders based on epoxy resins have been the ones predominantly used. These powders have worked well in many cases and can…

Bayer bid to help protect the environment

Mr. V. Cavendish‐Bentinck CMG, chairman of Bayer UK Ltd., has just announced a new step by the company to contribute towards the protection of the environment, an issue which, he…

New curing techniques in industrial coatings

Americus

The onslaught of automation in the industrial coatings area is an irreversible one. For this reason, the manufacturers who coat in‐plant seize eagerly upon developments such as…

Protection for sewage and water treatment plant with paint based on Alloprene chlorinated rubber

In any environment careful consideration must be given to the most cost effective way to protect steel and concrete structures against the effects of corrosion. The special…

People

Guy Azis, marketing manager of the Bestobell Group, became managing director of two Bestobell subsidiaries, Venetian Vogue Ltd. and Bell Home Appliances Ltd. from 1 January, 1974.

Bayer Dyestuffs expands in N. Ireland

To maintain the impetus of its expansion in N. Ireland, Bayer Dyestuffs Ltd has established a 6,000 sq ft warehouse and sales office in Dunmurray near Belfast, specifically…

Industry

Degussa have bought a large site near Mobile, Alabama, for a new subsidiary in the US. It will consist of two plants, one to manufacture methionine and the other Aerosil. The…

Materials

Granges Essem (UK) has just introduced new, very durable, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVF2) colour‐coated aluminium sheeting. This extends the choice of finishes already available…

Equipment

The latest adaptation of the Albro Autoline base is a flame‐proofed four‐head filling unit designed to handle aromatic coal‐tar derivatives and thinners. The machine, which has an…