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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
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
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
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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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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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
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
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
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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