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32 POWDER COATING, August 2016 For further reading on topics featured in this issue, select from the articles listed here. You can find these and other articles at www.pcoating.com. Click on Article Index and access them by author, company (organizations), or subject. Architectural powder coatings One-coat fluorocarbon powder coatings cut VOCs—and costs. Burkhard Maier. September 2005, p. 48. In the US, the standard in high-perfor- mance coatings for the architectural mar- ket is almost exclusively liquid coatings, among them thermoplastics based on polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) resins that require primers. These multicoat sys- tems were the first coatings to meet the 10- year Florida weathering standard of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). More recently, pow- der coatings based on PVDF have been in use, but not to the extent that powder coat- ings are used for architectural applications in other parts of the world, specifically Europe. This article discusses why powder coatings aren't used widely in US archi- tectural applications and then discusses recent advancements in powder technology that has produced thermosetting fluorocar- bon powder coatings. The article discusses how these durable, solvent-free systems can cut application costs and points out some limitations to keep in mind when specify- ing coatings for architectural applications. Powder coatings poised for major growth in the US architectural market. Dave Heflin. October 2006, p. 13. The US has lagged behind Europe and other parts of the world when it comes to powder coating in the architectural mar- ket. That is about to change with the recent advancement of powder coatings and equipment technology available to coaters for the architectural market. This article explains the changes that have occurred and discusses two companies that decided to switch from liquid coatings to powder coatings as a result of these changes. It also includes photos of architec- tural powder coating applications from various parts of the world. Coater builds its success by powder coating for the architectural market- place. (Architectural Powder Choice, Claxton, Ga.) October 2006, p. 26. A start-up powder job shop builds a system that does a few things differently in support of the architectural industry. Successful entrepreneurs see a need and try to fill it. Buddy Miller and his partner, Jeff Wells, saw the potential powder coatings had in the North American architectural market. However, the US architectural industry has historically been slower than its Euro- pean counterparts to perceive the many advantages to be gained by moving from liquid coatings to powder coatings. Until recently, architects and designers tended to choose liquid coatings. Certified to grow: Job shop adds new powder coating capabilities to keep business booming. (Trojan Powder Coating, Long Island, N.Y.) October 2007, p. 22. As its manufacturing customer base con- tinued to shrink, Trojan Powder Coating on Long Island, N.Y., decided to take action. The job shop upgraded and diver- sified its powder capabilities to include the architectural market. Sustainable finishing solutions: A para- digm shift. Greg Yahn, August 2011 digital issue only, p. 25. Most metal products used in building and architecture require some type of finish. In the US, the majority of the finishes speci- fied are toxic, hazardous, and non-sustain- able. Solvent-based paint with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), galvanizing with zinc and lead, and anodizing with chrome and acid are the current paradigm of today's architects. Less than 25 percent of all architectural finishes applied in the US are environmentally friendly and sus- tainable powder coatings. More than 75 percent are hazardous. In Europe, the per- centages are completely reversed. Why? Chrome-free powder system keeps up with business growth. (Quaker Win- dows, Freeburg, Mo.) Peggy M. Koop. March 2013 digital issue only, p. 22. A Missouri window and door manufac- turer doubles output by installing a pow- der coating system to handle growth and meet a wider range of AAMA standards with powder. In postwar 1949, Marge and Harold, "Bud," Knoll opened a busi- ness with a clear vision: Build a reputation on producing quality products for their customers. Still manufacturing in Free- burg, Mo., a small town outside of Jeffer- son City, Quaker Windows employs more than 450 and maintains the same Knoll philosophy and commitment to quality in every window and door they produce at their Freeburg plant. Racking up powder coating success. (Tri-Boro Rack and Storage Products, Farmville, Va.) Jerry Trostle. August 2013 digital issue only, p. 27. A racking and storage manufacturer installs a flexible system to quickly and effi- ciently apply a consistent film thickness to its high-quality shelving and heavy-duty racks. Fred DeMaio's commercial shelving business began 40 years ago with a parking ticket. As a New York City cop, DeMaio was preparing to give Henry Birdman a ticket. The two struck up a friendship and Birdman convinced DeMaio to join him in the shelving business. "I guess you could say I have a knack for finding good oppor- tunities," says DeMaio. Film thickness control and measurement Probing the measuring principles behind film thickness gauges. Paul Lomax and Norbert Nix. November 1996, p. 50. Index to Articles and Authors Suggested Reading ARTICLE INDEX