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Disinfectants are in the Hot Seat in the Upholstery Market

Disinfectants are in the Hot Seat in the Upholstery Market

By: Cory Baker

Extreme testing parameters of quaternary ammonium salts on contract seating fabric drives need for super high-performance lacquers.

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Outsourcing Your Manufacturing? 10 Questions to Ask First

Outsourcing Your Manufacturing? 10 Questions to Ask First

By: Mark DiSalvo

Before you enter into a contract manufacturing agreement, be sure to ask yourself and your potential partner these important questions.

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Inhibiting Microbes with Topcoat Technology

Inhibiting Microbes with Topcoat Technology

By: Hugh Barrett

Pink staining bacteria produces a red liquid that diffuses into vinyl, creating a stain that cannot be cleaned. Antimicrobial topcoats can help to prevent such damage.

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Planes, Stains, and Automobiles: Stain Resistance on Flexible Vinyl Substrates

Planes, Stains, and Automobiles: Stain Resistance on Flexible Vinyl Substrates

By: John Russell

Stain resistance on flexible vinyl substrates is a daily topic in the lab at APV. The type of stain resistance required varies by market and end-use.

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How to Qualify a High-Performance Coating

How to Qualify a High-Performance Coating

By: Lon Bauer

Sunlight, heat and moisture cost the architectural industry millions of dollars in damage every year. To reduce the risk of chalking and fading, a coating must be formulated to withstand UV exposure.

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The Innovation Behind Water-Based PVDF Coatings

The Innovation Behind Water-Based PVDF Coatings

By: Lon Bauer

As an advanced coating restoration company, Stuart Dean has partnered with APV to bring long-term performance, aesthetics and eco-friendly solutions to their clients.

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Pink Stain Damage on Vinyl Surfaces

Pink Stain Damage on Vinyl Surfaces

By: Hugh Barrett

Pink stain is a common problem that can be prevented by either preventing the growth of the bacteria that causes it or by sealing the substrate with a coating.

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Steel Substrates and Surface Prep Quick Guide: What to Know Before You Coat

Steel Substrates and Surface Prep Quick Guide: What to Know Before You Coat

By: Lon Bauer

Exterior coating restoration projects involving architectural steel surfaces require a case-by-case inspection to identify the proper products needed to ensure optimum protection.

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MOSI Anti-Fouling Coatings for Barnacles and Zebra Mussels

MOSI Anti-Fouling Coatings for Barnacles and Zebra Mussels

By: Hugh Barrett

Marine organisms such as barnacles and zebra mussels cause exterior damage, increased power and fuel consumption and environmental concerns surrounding ship hulls.

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Using Coatings for Exterior Restoration Projects

Using Coatings for Exterior Restoration Projects

By: Michael Couchie

As buildings age, owners, architects, and specifiers may be tempted to replace façade materials. Instead, they should consider an exterior restoration using a field-applied coating.

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Enhancing Environmental Compliance with Water-Based Coatings

Enhancing Environmental Compliance with Water-Based Coatings

By: Hugh Barrett

Plastics fabricators are searching for ways to be more environmentally friendly to reduce operating costs, create a safer workplace for employees and achieve corporate sustainability goals

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Engineering the Perfect Tire Stripe

Engineering the Perfect Tire Stripe

By: Michael Couchie

APV Engineered Coatings has optimized the ink formulation and application equipment for tire makers and can attest to the importance of engineering the perfect tread stripe.

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