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On this exciting episode, acquisitions are in the news with some big moves in the pipeline and effect pigment portions of the industry. Joe Powder answers a series of questions related to electrostatics and film defects in powder coatings. This episode’s shoutout goes to Glynn Mason of IFS Coatings. Please visit this episode’s sponsors at: […]

Happy New Year! Remember us? The powder guys are back again with some exciting news about using AI not to lure test subjects with cake, but to improve coating performance, also new low temperature cure technology and a recap of the 2023 market. Joe Powder answers questions about a highly durable coating for a busy […]

A listener asked a question of Joe Powder, “It’s been months, where’s Joe Powder?” So we tracked him down, cleaned him up, and brought him into the studio for another new episode of The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! Financial reports are in the news this episode as major coatings and chemical suppliers report their second […]

In the news this time around, a paint company has a range of corrosion resistant powder coatings, a paint company shakes up their leadership structure, and a paint company make a matte clear coat. Nick explains the pellet flow test in the new Look in the Lab segment. Joe Powder answers questions about tracking reclaimed […]

On this episode, the powdcast debuts a new segment: A Look in the Lab. We often talk about different test methods for measuring powder coating performance, so we’re going to dedicate a couple of minutes on each episode to explain how they’re done and what the results mean. CQPCR’s resident lab guy and audio wizard […]

Happy holidays from everyone at The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! In this episode, Joe Powder and Nathan Kringle review the biggest powder coating news stories of 2022 as we look ahead to the new year. We can’t predict what the powder coating world will look like in 2023, but we can predict that this show […]

The EU has voided their classification of Titanium Dioxide as carcinogenic and giant paint companies are expanding. Plus, Joe Powder answers listener questions about opportunities for reusing waste powder, as well as a question about coating bonderized substrates. This episode’s shoutout goes to Paul Bradley from PPG. Visit our sponsors at: Send in your questions […]

Ahoy landlubbers, on this special episode of the Powdcast, the lads recap the 2022 Powder Coating Summit, which took place alongside the Coatings Trends and Technologies conference in September in Lombard, Illinois. The talks showcased a variety of new technology and developments in the powder coating world. Topics included low temperature cure powder coatings, high […]

In this episode the guys talk about some international powder manufacturing developments and a new primer. Joe Powder answers questions about field failures on dental furniture and the best way to heat parts when natural gas is not widely available. This episode’s shoutout goes to Bruno Fawer. Visit our sponsors at: gemapowdercoating.com powdercoatingresearch.com chemquest.com Send […]

Sustainability is in the news this episode, with multiple companies taking steps to improve efficiency and reduce their impact on the environment. Joe Powder answers questions about high temperature fillers, outgassing on cast parts, and impact resistance on different substrates. This episode’s shoutout goes to the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, whose mission is […]

Did you miss us? On this episode, Joe answers questions about how best to specify UV durability to your powder supplier, advice on coating stainless steel fasteners, and whether or not thermoset powder coatings can be applied on top of thermoplastic powders. We also discuss the latest powder coating news and upcoming events. This episode’s […]

We’re back with another powdcast! On this episode Joe answers questions about PPE for powder coaters, refinishing a court sign, and coating parts for use in a highly corrosive environment. We also discuss the latest powder coating news, and invite you to come say hello to us at The American Coatings Show. Visit our booth, […]