Axalta Coating Systems is introducing a new ordering system. It is intended to provide refinish and powder paint customers with a wider choice of ordering options and a better overview of real-time pricing and product availability. The multistore solution has been tested in eight countries so far. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/simplified-ordering-system-for-refinish-and-powder-coatings-2184590.html
Our new category "Special Topics" provides you an overview of current trends and developments for different areas of surface technology. Take a look at our two current online special topics blasting technology and digitisation. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/online-special-topics-blasting-technology-and-digitisation-2183959.html
In order to further advance the process of change that was initiated two years ago, Wagner tripled its investment volume in the last financial year 2017/18, which ended on 31.01.2018, as well as in the previous year, compared to the average level of annual investment. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/wagner-profitable-growth-and-extensive-investment-2183706.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
The new car brand Byton is consistently designed for the mobility of the future. The Chinese start-up commissioned Dürr to construct a complete paint shop. From October 2019, the new Chinese OEM Future Mobility Corporation (FMC) will produce electric vehicles under the Byton brand at its company site in Nanjing. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-byton-paint-shop-space-saving-oven-technology-for-electric-cars-2183657.html
In response to the continuously increasing business volume for surface preparation and finishing machines in America, Walther Trowal is expanding its sales branch in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Recently, Walther Trowal LLC officially opened its "North American Tech & Training Centre". More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/walther-trowal-opened-new-process-development-centre-in-the-usa-2166967.html
Axalta Coating Systems opened its new Color Solutions Center in Frankfurt at the end of February 2018. The centre will serve industrial customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and is designed to allow fast and agile production. It will supply customers with small batches for applications that range from trailers and machinery to doors and window frames. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-opens-new-centre-for-small-batches-2166951.html
As the world's first quality association to do so, GSB is now offering a seal that provides clear and reliable information on the quality of coated aluminium. Architects and project planners now have a planning aid that considers all the requirements that are to be met by high-quality coated aluminium. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/project-seal-for-coated-aluminium-2166959.html
A trusted special-design air blast machine from Wheelabrator has been surface finishing printing machine components at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen in Brandenburg, Germany, for over 23 years. Back in 1994, the machine had been designed and tailored for the specific production requirements at this leading printing machine manufacturer. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/special-design-air-blast-machine-heidelberger-druckmaschinen-2183693.html
Eisenmann is expanding its global sales and service network and is establishing a new presence in Japan. The local office in Yokohama will focus on cooperation with Japanese vehicle manufacturers and automotive component suppliers. Japanese OEMs account for approximately 30 percent of the global market for vehicles under six metric tons. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/eisenmann-opens-new-office-in-japan-2166944.html
A new guideline from the german VDMA AK Strahltechnik offers blasting technology laymen the opportunity to identify non-compliant blasting machines. The member companies of the VDMA AK Strahltechnik have compiled examples of non-compliance with the quality requirements. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/guideline-for-the-identification-of-non-compliant-shot-blasting-machines-2183774.html
