Powder Coatings

16 Breakthrough

Two solutions to coating MDF are provided by AkzoNobel’s low-bake and UV powders

18 Pure bred

DSM Powder Coating Resins has come up with an epoxy hybrid alternative with pure polyester

20 Quick change

A switch to Russell Finex sieves saves time at a coatings facility

Tinting, Colouring & Dosing

24 Software control

Quality management is a priority in the supply chain as Datacolor’s latest generation shows

Plant & Machinery

26 Liquid lines

ABB’s Cellier has been developing pigging components to meet industry needs

Extenders & Fillers

28 Functional elements

20 Microns caters to a wide range of industries by providing white minerals

Middle East Overview

29 Building sights

Potential growth in the Middle East appears to be on the horizon, according to Yogender Malik

European Adhesives & Sealants

32 EAS News

A round-up of the latest news and products

34 Laminating sheets

Cure times are reduced using isocyanate-free

adhesives, according to Henkel

36 Closing the gap

 Belzona Polymerics has a solution to help reduce environmental problems caused by oil leaks

40 Finnish first

This year’s FEICA 2010 conference is taking place in Helsinki in September

Middle East Directory

42 Supplying solutions

An update of suppliers to the Middle East and North Africa coatings market

Show Report

47 American coatings

Once again Charlotte provided the venue for the American Coatings Show