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SUPPLIER SHOWCASES DL/Calcoast Labs DL/Calcoast Labs is the largest “fully accredited” independent paint, coatings, sealants and materials testing laboratory in North America. We provide analytical and expert services to the legal community. 74 Kent Street Brooklyn, NY 11222-1517 Ph: 718/383.5080 Fax: 718/383.7445 dllabs@aol.com www.dllabs.com 4072 Watts Street Emeryville, CA 94608 Ph: 510/652.2979 Fax: 510/652.3085 ccoastlabs@aol.com www.calcoastlabs.com The new PATTI Quantum SEMicro Division adhesion testers include analog, M.E. Taylor Engineering, Inc. digital, and wireless interfaced PC models. They are the most accurate quantitative portable coatings testers on the market. Meets many ASTM and other standards. They work with any surface geometry, and can test areas from 3 to 50+mm diameter. Receiving data wireless and photo documentation are standard on the PATTI Quantum Gold models. For more details call 301-975-9798, or visit our web site. EIGER The EIGER laboratory “Mini Mills” are ideal for producing realistic dispersion samples for research, technical service and quality control applications. These self pumping & self contained mills can bead mill samples as little as 50 ml, providing results that will answer dispersion questions. Ideal for paints, inks, colorants and chemicals requiring fineness of particle. “Mini Mills” are capable of producing sub-micron particles. Pilot scale and production mills are also available. VeriColor® Spectro Accurate and affordable, VeriColor® Spectro is compact and durable for harsh industrial manufacturing applications. By rejecting ambient light, no special lighting or shrouding is required with this all-inclusive solution. Improve quality control and reduce operating expense with this costefficient, in-line non-contact color measurement solution that provides absolute spectral and colorimetric data for process control. Easy to set up and manage, the VeriColor® Spectro system enables color control in real time to contain and eliminate color problems without disrupting production. Contact Eiger Machinery for more information or to arrange a demonstration. Tel: 847-548-0044 EIGER. www.EIGERUS.COM EIGER MACHINERY, INC. GRAYSLAKE , ILLINOIS X-Rite is a world leader in providing global color control solutions for manufacturing and quality management requirements. Find more information about other solutions from www.xrite.com. Measure Color… Measure Quality The LabScan XE color measurement spectrophotometer is ideal for quality control and color formulation of paint. Its advanced optical design automatically includes the effects of gloss and texture so it “sees” color the way your eye does. The system measures raw materials such as pigments, bases and additives as well as finished product including liquid paint, powder coatings, paint draw-downs and coated product. Virtual Coatings Brochure ure e Updated Additives M with 60 arch 2008 Brochur Distributors es Manufacturing Related g Related t te Miscellaneous Packaging/Material Handling terial Pigments Resins/Polymers Service Providers/Consultants Solvents Testing/Analytical Equipment Visit www.pcimag.com/brochure to view or download supplier literature in the categories above. You can also submit ONE "REQUEST FORM" online to get additional information or samples from MULTIPLE suppliers. PA I N T & C O AT I N G S I N D U S T RY 91 HunterLab Tel (703) 471-6870 Fax (703) 471-4237 www.hunterlab.com info@hunterlab.com CoolWave 2® 610 Curing UV System This system from Nordson UV provides greater application flexibility, system durability, lower costs. No Internal Gasketing reduces maintenance costs, downtime. Cooler Operation – proprietary dichroic-coated, glass reflectors absorb heat-generating IR, reflects beneficial UV to substrate; provides unmatched durability and intense UV, without damaging heat common with metal reflectors. Adjustable UV power output from 20-100% of full power in 1% steps. Patented, Digital Cooling Pressure Readout offers at-a-glance monitoring of lamphead’s internal cooling air pressure. Remote Parent Machine Interface – multiple connection methods for seamless integration with PLCs. 440.985.4592 • 800.524.1322 • Fax: 440.985.4593 uvcuring@nordson.com www.nordsonuv.com http://www.calcoastlabs.com http://www.dllabs.com http://www.dllabs.com http://www.calcoastlabs.com http://www.adhesiontesting.com http://www.EIGERUS.COM http://www.EIGERUS.COM http://www.xrite.com http://www.pcimag.com/brochure http://www.hunterlab.com http://www.pcimag.com/brochure http://www.nordsonuv.com http://www.nordsonuv.com

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Paint & Coatings Industry - April 2008 Contents Viewpoint Industry News Calendar of Events Company News Mergers and Acquisitions Names in the News Snapshots of Success – Automotive Applications Designing UV-Curable Materials for High-Temperature Optical Fiber Applications The Future of UV Coatings is Now! Milling Media Review Part 1 – Bead Density Effect Preparation and Properties of UV-Curable Polyurethane Acrylate Resins for Metal Surfaces Conquering Color Harmony High-Performance PU Crosslinkers for Two-Component Waterborne Applications Decorative Film Laminates How Long Will the Gilding Glitter? Gaining a Competitive Advantage Using Benchmarking Supplier Showcase Materials Watch Products and Literature Classifieds Advertiser Index Automotive Color Trends New England Museum Solves Century-Old Vanderbilt Mansion Mystery

Paint & Coatings Industry - April 2008

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