May 10, 2018 | Fluoropolymer coatings
More than 10% of today’s powder coatings use metallic pigments, and color and aesthetic trends show a growing demand. However, it is still very challenging to formulate metallic powder coatings that have the durability and weatherability characteristics required for buildings and structures. That’s because traditional fluoropolymer-based coatings like PTFE and FEP require melt points for…
Apr 17, 2018 | Fluoroelastomers
To extract as much product out of an oil or gas reservoir as possible, exploration and production companies use enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to operate in high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) downhole conditions. These production methods typically utilize gas, steam or chemical injection to extend the productive life of a reservoir. Although EOR techniques are extremely…
Mar 09, 2018 | Specialty Chemicals
Every year, AGC participates in the MD&M West, East and Minneapolis expos, which bring together medical device design and manufacturing professionals, medtech suppliers, industry engineers and executives. The event gives attendees a chance to get a firsthand look at new technologies that can make their jobs easier and safer. That’s why it’s a great platform…
Jan 29, 2018 | Chlor-Alkali, Membranes for Chemical Separation
AGC Chemicals Americas recently opened a 600+ square foot lab in Exton, Pennsylvania. The lab will provide brine/membrane testing services for our chlor-alkali producer customers. Our goal is to provide analysis and results data that aids our customers’ continuous improvement efforts. The lab is equipped with personnel and instruments to analyze brine and raw salt and…
Jan 15, 2018 | Fluoropolymer coatings, FEVE Resins, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
The Aldar building in Abu Dhabi is a one-of-a-kind structure. Located in a beach development, the real estate developer’s headquarters is the first building in the Middle East that has a circular-shaped and convex exterior. The designers at MZ Architects wanted to create a structure that was distinct and innovative enough to attract the eye…