Coatings World - September 2012

two complete coating systems - including pretreatment, corrosion protective primer, topcoat and clearcoat - certified with SAE Also featured in the products section is Jet Glo Express Polyurethane topcoat, which is a high performance, multi-pur-pose product and painting system for commercial airline fleets. It is also qualified to numerous general aviation OEM specifications and is military aircraft-qual-ified to MIL-PRF-85285, Type I, Class H.

The new website also allows immediate access to the brand’s recently launched YouTube channel. This has been developed specifically for airline manufacturing engineers and procurement executives, maintenance repair overhaul professionals and painting crews. Now they can see video firsthand on both the features, advantages and benefits of Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings products; as well step-by-step instructional video of the aircraft painting and repair process. The main link to these informational videos is available via direct link on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/swaerospace1.

In addition, the new site provides more
extensive technical data for its global au-
dience. This includes providing informa-
tion in more languages and regulatory
documents that are easily available. Other
features on the new site include:
• Re-organized and focused site map;

• Comprehensive product listings;

• Paint systems specifically designed for each product segment;

• New downloadable product flyers
and sell sheets; and
• An updated Qualified Products List.
For more information on Sherwin-
Williams Aerospace Coatings visit its new
website at www.swaerospace.com.

H.B. Fuller completes sale of its paints business to Pintuco H.B. Fuller Company has completed the sale of its Central America paints business to Compania Global de Pinturas S.A., (Pintuco), a company of Grupo Mundial, for $120 million. The paints business has a leading market position in Central America with strong local manufacturing capa-

bilities and a broad range of quality product lines, which are widely used for residential and commercial applications. The sold business includes nearly 800 employees who work across Central America and in production plants and laboratories in Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama.

PPG Atlanta application support center earns Northrop Grumman supplier award

The Atlanta application support center operated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business has been recognized by Northrop Grumman Corp. as a 2011 Platinum Source Preferred supplier for quality and performance in providing coatings, sealants and value-added services.

This marks the sixth time PPG Aerospace’s Atlanta center in Kennesaw, Ga., has received the award, which honors Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems suppliers for distinction in product quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction and robust lean processes. It was one of 67 supplier locations Northrop Grumman honored for 2011 performance.

“ASC-Atlanta provides state-of-the-art
PPG defense coatings and sealant products
to support production, development and
modifications for naval and air force
weapons systems,” said David Bohannan,
PPG ASC-Atlanta business manager.
“PPG’s flexible manufacturing system en-
ables a rapid response to Northrop Grum-
man requirements, allowing them to meet
their mission-critical commitments to the
U.S. Department of Defense. We are proud
partners with Northrop Grumman in the
Southeast and strive to meet the highest
standards in support of our men and
women in the armed services globally.”
A longtime supplier to Northrop
Grumman, PPG provides transparencies,
coatings and sealants for the B-2 stealth
bomber and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
aircraft.

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings acquires South African JV with Freeworld Coatings AkzoNobel Powder Coatings strengthened its position in Africa by acquiring 100 percent of a powder coatings joint venture in South Africa. After more than

40 years working together, Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Freeworld Coatings, through its Plas-con subsidiary, concluded participation in the original joint venture. The deal comes on the back of Freeworld Coatings’ acquisition by Kansai, and underlines AkzoNobel’s commitment to developing business in the African continent. “This acquisition highlights our confidence in this important market, and South Africa is strategically well located for us to continue and to expand on the excellent work we are doing in Africa,” said AB Ghosh, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings managing director commented.

McCain expands powder coating operations

McCain Manufacturing, the outsource manufacturing division of McCain Inc., announced the expansion of its North American powder coating operations. Housed at McCain’s 100,000-square-foot, LEED-certified manufacturing facility in Vista, California, the two installations include an automated conveyor and large-scale batch powder coating system.

The automated, overhead I-Beam conveyor system brings together the latest technological advancements in the industry including a seven-stage pretreatment wash, electrostatic application, and curing process. The high-throughput system also features dual coating capabilities that save time and money by applying multiple coats in half the time the company said. Components too large for the automated system are treated in the batch system, where experienced crafts-men apply each coat by hand using power pulse technology.

McCain’s commercial-grade powder coating is available in an extensive collection of colors and textures for parts of all shapes and sizes including aerospace and defense products, automotive materials, medical equipment, metal enclosures, solar systems, telecommunications, and more. Progressive techniques and superior finishes ensure a resilient, long-lasting finish that extends product life expectancy by shielding the surface from conditions such as chemicals, scratching, weather, harsh use and impact.