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September 2024

Podcast: Veterans Find New Ways to Serve in Military Coatings

U.S. Navy Veteran Matt Flory is a global business director at Sherwin-Williams, where he leads the industrial group’s military coatings segment. With a team comprised largely of Veterans, Flory shares perspective on what they bring to the coatings industry and the role they can play in overcoming workforce development challenges.

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Fresh Coat for First Responders: Making Over a Fire Station

For nearly four decades, municipal budget limitations had prevented updates to the Weirs Beach fire station in Laconia, N.H. To address this, ICP Group’s California Paints brand stepped in and donated high-quality paints and supplies while also providing skilled labor. This allowed the renovation to move forward without imposing on local taxpayers.

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A Failed Bridge Recoat: What Went Wrong?

In this “Never Again” article, Jon Cavallo explores whether the role of solvents and/or thinners is simply to control viscosity. As part of this review, an investigation of observed bridge coating failures near Panama City, Fla., was conducted on several fronts.

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Exploring the Present and Future of Spray Polyurethane Foam

Ken Wells, co-owner of Elite Insulation & PolyPro and president of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Board of Directors, recently joined our podcast series. Interview topics include goals for his current SPFA term; challenges and opportunities within the evolving SPF marketplace; and resources from the SPFA that can be of assistance.

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New Heights for Safety Equipment in Construction

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), when ill-fitting or uncomfortable safety gear leads to improper use, it can reduce the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) while increasing the risks of exposing workers to jobsite hazards.

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Breathing New Life into the Hoover Met

Discover how Induron Protective Coatings helped preserve and enhance the iconic Hoover Metropolitan Stadium! Induron's durable, high-performance coatings not only protect the structure from the elements but also ensure it continues to be a premier venue for years to come.

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