Articles Tagged with ''aerospace coatings''

U.S. Air Force Qualifies PPG Aerospace Electrocoat Primer

The Air Force initially will coat test parts on a PPG e-coat system that it installed at its Advanced Technology and Training Center in Georgia.

November 1, 2019

PPG recently announced that the U.S. Air Force has qualified PPG Aerocron™ aerospace electrocoat (e-coat) primer to provide corrosion resistance and enhanced topcoat adhesion for aircraft parts.

AkzoNobel Sustainable Primer Qualified by Boeing

According to AkzoNobel, the product creates a sustainable exterior coating system for Boeing aircraft.

August 12, 2019

A chromate-free exterior primer developed by AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings business has been newly qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing.

AkzoNobel to Acquire Aerospace Coatings Manufacturer Mapaero

Established in 1992 and specializing in sustainable water-based and advanced eco-friendly products, Mapaero operates a production facility in France and has around 140 employees.

July 26, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced its intention to acquire France-based Mapaero, a manufacturer of aerospace coatings.

Market Trends

Optical Coatings: A Lucrative Industry Full of Opportunities

Optical coatings find use across a wide array of applications, including medical instruments, sensors, optical communications, lighting, automotive, and aerospace components.

July 16, 2019

With the advent of the Industrial Revolution between the late 1700s and early 1800s, manufacturing processes marked a significant shift from localized to mass manufacturing.

PPG Aerospace Support Centers Receive Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Awards

PPG’s application support centers supply aerospace sealants, aerospace coatings, packaging and application systems, chemical packaging services, and chemical management services.

June 10, 2019

PPG recently announced that its Dallas and Philadelphia aerospace application support centers (ASCs) each received a Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award for superior performance from October 2017 through September 2018.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Expansion Makes Top News

H.B. Fuller’s announcement about expanding in Japan led the news last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 18, 2019

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

PPG Offers Aerospace Coatings Training

Nine sessions of PPG’s Aerospace Coatings Academy are already planned in 2019.

November 15, 2018

PPG recently announced that it will offer its aerospace coatings training to more customers by increasing the number of programs.

PPG Coating Qualified by Pilatus

The paint systems are reportedly qualified to Pilatus Specification PMS0600-52-01.

June 1, 2018

PPG recently announced that Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has qualified PPG exterior paint systems for all production aircraft.

BASF Business Chemetall Receives Airbus Award

The award acknowledges top level industrial performance and significant contributions in partnering with Airbus.

October 5, 2017

The Chemetall brand, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, has received the Best Performer Award from Airbus.

Global Aerospace Coatings Market to Grow 7%

The growth in the aviation industry is the major driver for the growing market for aerospace coatings.

September 11, 2017

The global aerospace coatings market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7% during the forecast 2017-2021 period.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.