Jun 01, 2019 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
Today’s architects and commercial builders are challenged to create innovative, environmentally sustainable structures that will last for years. Fortunately, advances in FEVE (fluoroethylene vinyl ether) fluoropolymer resins for paints and topcoats help these structures withstand the elements for decades. In a new on-demand webinar recording, AGC product experts outline the advantages of FEVE-based topcoats for…
Jul 31, 2017 | Fluoropolymer coatings
When city officials decided to renovate the dated 1950s-era Las Vegas Convention Center, they knew it would be a massive project inside and out because bringing the historic structure into the modern age would not be easy. Once the convention center was completed, it needed to stand the test of time…literally. A job for fluoropolymer…
Jun 15, 2017 | Fluoropolymer Adhesives, Automotive products, Fluoropolymer coatings, PTFE resins, compounds and micropowders
Using ethanol, biodiesel and other biofuels are becoming commonplace as we seek alternatives to nonrenewable oil resources and try to reduce harmful emissions. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, roughly 97% of gasoline in the U.S. contains some ethanol. The problem is that these biofuels and additives are extremely harsh on vehicle fuel systems…
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…
Oct 16, 2018 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings
The 45-year-old Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum recently had a major overhaul to bring the arena into the 21st century. This multi-purpose facility is protected from weather and wear by FEVE resin technology and will continue to be a staple in New York culture for decades to come. A Remarkable Renovation The arena, branded as, NYCB Live:…