In this episode we talk with Eric Henn of Eric Henn Murals. Eric is a world-renowned muralist with more than 30 years of experience creating realistic large-scale murals around the world. He's painted structures like buildings and storage tanks from New York to LA and as far away as Australia. Eric’s success is built not only on his artistic skill but also on his deep understanding of industrial coatings. Fluoropolymer-based products like Lumiflon and Hydroflon have become his go-to solutions for their superior color retention, gloss, and resistance to UV degradation.
Episode 13: The Critical Role Coatings Play In Modern Architecture – Part Two
In part two of this episode we continue our conversation with architectural expert Sameer Kumar and powder coatings specialist Fiona Levin-Smith from IFS. We explore the intersection of architecture and sustainable materials and highlight the role of powder coatings in iconic projects. We also discuss the importance of specialized expertise in architecture, and the industry’s shift towards sustainable practices in reducing carbon footprints in modern design.
Episode 12: The Critical Role Coatings Play In Modern Architecture – Part One
In part one of this episode, we speak with Sameer Kumar, founder of Techne Architectural Design in NYC, and Fiona Levin-Smith, Sales and Marketing Manager for IFS Coatings, to discuss the critical role coatings play in modern architecture.
Episode 11: Utilizing High-Performance Fluoropolymers To Extend Life-Cycle of Water Tanks
In this episode, industry experts Brian Cheshire and Kurt Fuller share insights into the world of coatings for water tanks. Brian Cheshire, Director of Sales for Water and Wastewater at Tnemec, and Kurt Fuller, COO of Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, discuss the evolution of coatings, the importance of choosing the right materials, and the benefits of fluoropolymer coatings for water tanks.
Episode 10: The Powder Pros – Part 2: An Insider View Into The Powder Coating Application Process
In part 2 of this episode, we talk with Kevin Maas, Jared Ruggieri, and Jim Hester, three powder coaters who use FEVE fluoropolymer powder coatings to make functional components for architectural and other markets. We are also joined by Fiona Levin-Smith from IFS Coatings who supplies the fluoropolymer powder coatings to our customers. We discuss the powder coating application process, AMMA 2605, future trends, the importance of coater certification and specification. We also review the increasing importance of sustainability in their business and how they incorporate it into their processes.