In this episode, we talk with Bob Ruff, Technical Director for All-Tech Decorating Company in Romeoville, Illinois. All-Tech is a coating and restoration contractor with more than 20 years of experience applying FEVE coatings. They've done work around the Americas from Brazil to the Caribbean to the US. We discuss All-Tech's role in the process from coating specification to application and the unique challenges they face.
Episode 4: Unova Paint Products – Asset Life Extension And Sustainability of Paint Coatings
In today’s episode, we will be talking with Mark Hearn, Technical Sales Director for Unova Paint Products based in Reading, England. We delve into Unova's recent partnership with A&I Coatings for the distribution and manufacturing of Vitreflon FEVE-based coatings in the UK and Europe. Mark explains the challenges posed by traditional top coats in the UK. The conversation also explores the environmental benefits of fluoropolymer coatings, particularly in reducing carbon emissions.
Episode 3: The Power of Powder in the Architectural Market
In today’s episode, we will be talking with Gary Edgar, National Specification Manager of PPG Industrial Coatings for building products. We will discuss the key benefits of Powder vs. Liquid coatings, and the future of powder in the architectural market.
Episode 2: Tnemec – Performance in Coating Technology
In today’s episode, we will be talking with Jennifer Gleisberg of Tnemec about the key role that performance plays in Coating Technology. She will detail what processes her company goes through with emphasis on research, testing, durability and ultimately life cycle analysis.
Episode 1: IFS Coatings/Skidmore, Owings & Merrill – Meeting the Requirements of a Coating Specification
In our first episode we will talk with Fiona Levin-Smith of IFS Coatings and Rowan Georges of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, NYC on how they as Architect and Coatings Supplier develop and meet the requirements of a coating specification in the Architectural Space. They will educate us on their processes and what are some of challenges they encounter along the way.