by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Decorating As the editor of a magazine, I have a vested interest in promoting a well-written press release. It makes my job much easier when companies send me their news, rather than requiring me to seek it out. I'll tell you a little secret. Media representatives rarely will "seek it out." Companies that promote themselves are the ones that … [Read more...] about The Press Release: How and When to Promote Company News
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Decorative Waterborne Coatings for Plastics
by Scott Sabreen . Decorative waterborne coatings are environmentally friendly and provide exceptional appearance and functionality. For many applications, waterborne chemistries offer equal to or better cosmetic and physical performance properties than solventborne. The advantages of waterborne coatings includes high-gloss retention, scratch-resistance, high dry film … [Read more...] about Decorative Waterborne Coatings for Plastics
Analysis: Expect Growth in Plastics Industry
Plastics Decorating A comprehensive analysis of the current and likely future state of the North American plastics industry by Plastics Custom Research Services takes a look at how businesses fared during a period book-ended by the mini-recession of 2001 and the Great Recession of 2008-2009. With the US, Canadian and Mexican economies in recovery mode, the three are … [Read more...] about Analysis: Expect Growth in Plastics Industry
Gas-Phase Surface Pretreatments for Plastics Adhesion
by Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Surface pretreatments are used to promote adhesion between difficult-to-bond plastic substrates and adhesives, coatings and inks. Among pretreatments, "gas-phase surface oxidation" processes are proven highly effective, economical and environmentally safe. The selection of which method is best for any given … [Read more...] about Gas-Phase Surface Pretreatments for Plastics Adhesion
Clariant Accelerates Move to Waterborne Coatings
Clariant Accelerates Move to Waterborne Coatings Plastics Decorating Hostavin® light stabilizer solutions from Clariant, Charolette, NC, make waterborne coatings a high-performance, environmentally-oriented option for exterior protective applications, which were previously an exclusive area of solvent-borne systems. Clariant's synergistic solutions optimize … [Read more...] about Clariant Accelerates Move to Waterborne Coatings