Electric Ovens Significantly Reduce CO2 Emissions
Climate neutrality, increased CO2 prices, and uncertainties with the natural gas supply are prompting car manufacturers to intensify their search for alternatives to gas-powered production plants. In response, Dürr became the first supplier to electrify all the body ovens in its portfolio. Read article
Exploring Color in the Metaverse
Valspar recently launched its 2023 Colors of the Year, a collection of 12 usable shades guaranteed to fit perfectly in anyone’s space. After seeing increased consumer interest in Web3 technologies and the metaverse, the brand decided to create its own metaverse. Read article
Expertly Predicting Color Trends
Each year, over 30 of PPG’s global color experts from 11 different countries come together to share emerging trends from their regions and business unit sectors. These insights are gleaned through attending local design shows and keeping a finger on the pulse of runway and architecture trends, as well as lifestyle directions, demographic changes, societal, and other macroeconomic influences rising to prominence on a regional level. Read article
Understanding Intumescent Paint Standards
If you want your structure to have the best fire resistance possible, you’ll want to give intumescent paints serious consideration. Intumescent paints are easy to apply, nice to look at, and can stop a fire in its tracks. This article discusses how intumescent paint works and some of the industry ratings you’ll need to know if you’re thinking of using intumescent paints on your structure. Read article
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