We’re back to our semi-regularly scheduled programming, and We’re in the Money as we Do the Numbers from the end of year financial reports. Joe Powder answers a question about polyester blooming and explains how glass transition temperatures affect a powder coating formulation. This episode’s shoutout goes to David Pellicer and Adapta Powder Coatings. For […]

On this exciting episode, acquisitions are in the news with some big moves in the pipeline and effect pigment portions of the industry. Joe Powder answers a series of questions related to electrostatics and film defects in powder coatings. This episode’s shoutout goes to Glynn Mason of IFS Coatings. Please visit this episode’s sponsors at: […]

Happy New Year! Remember us? The powder guys are back again with some exciting news about using AI not to lure test subjects with cake, but to improve coating performance, also new low temperature cure technology and a recap of the 2023 market. Joe Powder answers questions about a highly durable coating for a busy […]

A listener asked a question of Joe Powder, “It’s been months, where’s Joe Powder?” So we tracked him down, cleaned him up, and brought him into the studio for another new episode of The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! Financial reports are in the news this episode as major coatings and chemical suppliers report their second […]

In the news this time around, a paint company has a range of corrosion resistant powder coatings, a paint company shakes up their leadership structure, and a paint company make a matte clear coat. Nick explains the pellet flow test in the new Look in the Lab segment. Joe Powder answers questions about tracking reclaimed […]

On this episode, the powdcast debuts a new segment: A Look in the Lab. We often talk about different test methods for measuring powder coating performance, so we’re going to dedicate a couple of minutes on each episode to explain how they’re done and what the results mean. CQPCR’s resident lab guy and audio wizard […]

Happy holidays from everyone at The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! In this episode, Joe Powder and Nathan Kringle review the biggest powder coating news stories of 2022 as we look ahead to the new year. We can’t predict what the powder coating world will look like in 2023, but we can predict that this show […]

The EU has voided their classification of Titanium Dioxide as carcinogenic and giant paint companies are expanding. Plus, Joe Powder answers listener questions about opportunities for reusing waste powder, as well as a question about coating bonderized substrates. This episode’s shoutout goes to Paul Bradley from PPG. Visit our sponsors at: Send in your questions […]

Ahoy landlubbers, on this special episode of the Powdcast, the lads recap the 2022 Powder Coating Summit, which took place alongside the Coatings Trends and Technologies conference in September in Lombard, Illinois. The talks showcased a variety of new technology and developments in the powder coating world. Topics included low temperature cure powder coatings, high […]

In this episode the guys talk about some international powder manufacturing developments and a new primer. Joe Powder answers questions about field failures on dental furniture and the best way to heat parts when natural gas is not widely available. This episode’s shoutout goes to Bruno Fawer. Visit our sponsors at: gemapowdercoating.com powdercoatingresearch.com chemquest.com Send […]

Sustainability is in the news this episode, with multiple companies taking steps to improve efficiency and reduce their impact on the environment. Joe Powder answers questions about high temperature fillers, outgassing on cast parts, and impact resistance on different substrates. This episode’s shoutout goes to the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, whose mission is […]

Did you miss us? On this episode, Joe answers questions about how best to specify UV durability to your powder supplier, advice on coating stainless steel fasteners, and whether or not thermoset powder coatings can be applied on top of thermoplastic powders. We also discuss the latest powder coating news and upcoming events. This episode’s […]

We’re back with another powdcast! On this episode Joe answers questions about PPE for powder coaters, refinishing a court sign, and coating parts for use in a highly corrosive environment. We also discuss the latest powder coating news, and invite you to come say hello to us at The American Coatings Show. Visit our booth, […]

On this edition of the Powdcast, new technology is in the news. Joe Powder answers questions about storage stability, UV resistance of epoxies, and media blasting as a pretreatment step. We’re excited to announce that the Ask Joe Powder column can now be found in Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine and International Paint & Coating […]

In this end of the year edition of the powdcast, Kevin and Nathan recap the news from all of the episodes from 2021. Stick around and you just might hear a special guest. If we can get the Zoom call to work. This episode’s shout out goes to CQPCR’s resident pilot and administrative coordinator. Visit […]

On this episode, the big news is about a self-stratifying coating technology out of Germany and major investment in R&D from one of the big paint companies. Joe answers questions about what goes into bonding effect pigments into powder coatings, shipping e-coated assemblies, and low temperature resistance. This episode’s shout out goes to friends of […]

Diamond Vogel and PPG are in the news this episode, breaking ground on a new innovation center and refurbishing wheels, respectively. And Joe Powder answers listener questions about powder deposition, film build, proper hanging and grounding of parts, aluminum vs steel, and why you shouldn’t use silicone caulking near your powder coating operation. This episode’s […]

The 2021 Powder Coating Summit took place on September 22 and 23 in Columbus, Ohio. On this special episode, the guys give a recap of the talks from the two day event. Find out about all the latest innovations in powder coating raw materials, smart coatings, and how powder fits into a changing automotive industry. […]

It was a slow news week in powder coatings, but there’s a new matting agent on the market and a novel approach to corrosion resistance in marine applications using a two layer approach. Join the guys as they live, laugh, and love their way through an in-depth discussion of UV curable powder coatings. This episode’s […]

We have some breaking news about The Powder Coating Research Group and talk about what that means for the future. Also in the news, numbers from Asian Paints and a big acquisition in the polyester resin world. Joe Powder answers questions about powder of anodized, oven temperature fluctuations, and shot blasting as a cleaning step. […]

We’re back! The news from the industry this time around is quarterly reports and price increases, and Joe Powder’s all fired up. We answer a question about why you should use a different grinder for pre-mix and extruded material and an inquiry about flame spraying reclaimed powder. This episode’s shout out goes to Ron Cudzillo, […]

WHAT!? The boyz are back with another prime-numbered episode with the latest news about UK-REACH, Women in Finishing, and Akzo’s latest acquisition. How long should you wait to test a finished coating? Do smooth powder coating clear coats exist? What does it mean for a coating to be FDA compliant? Find out all these and […]

ECS 2021 is cancelled! Oh my. Tune in to hear about the latest news and an update on the upcoming trade show season. Joe Powder answers questions about how to pass a rigorous humidity test, UV durability of epoxy/polyester hybrids, and marks left on parts after coming off the curing line. The shout out goes […]

On this episode of the Powdcast, the guys talk about what’s happening with the international powder coating market. A listener asks what they should know before coating cast iron parts and another wants to know about decals that can withstand the powder curing process. The shout out goes to Paul Mills of the Bernie Moreno […]