TCI Powder Coatings Blog

TCI Powder Coatings will be implementing an adjustment in its selling prices to offset sharp increases in the cost of materials. While the price adjustments will be product specific, it is expected that the overall impact will be approximately a 5% increase. “We work intensely to build a strong partnership with vendors to assure supply, quality, and innovation in our materials. We intend to always provide the best value in the coatings solutions we develop for our customers." -Doug Greene, President of TCI Powder Coatings Polyester, epoxy resins, and titanium dioxide are primary components in many of the company’s products and significant drivers of the cost increases. Global demand for these materials has been strong, while supply has been restricted by plant outages and reductions in capacity from major producers. To view the full press release, click  here .

The Powder Coating Institute has partnered with the American Coating Association to highlight updates on legislation and regulatory issues affecting the powder coating industry.  The following update seeks to give information on regulations in effect abroad, specifically in the European Union and how it may affect the powder coating industry. REACH is a European Union regulation on Registration, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals and their potential impact on health and the environment.  REACH applies to substances manufactured or imported into the European Union (EU) in quantities of 1 ton or more per year. REACH holds industries accountable for assessing and managing the risks posed by chemicals they manufacture and market.  Companies must determine and present how substances can be used safely, as well as inform users of risk management measures.  REACH impacts a wide range of companies across many sectors, even those who may not think of t...

The Powder Coating Institute has partnered with the American Coating Association to highlight updates on legislation and regulatory issues affecting the powder coating industry.  The following update is on potential changes to the National Ozone Standard that could create significant opportunities for powder coatings since only small amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are released into the air with powder coating use.  Relatively low levels of ground level ozone can cause health effects particularly to seniors, children, and people with lung diseases.  Ground level ozone is created by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and sunlight.  The major sources of NOx are industrial facilities, electric power plants and motor vehicle exhaust, whereas chemical solvents, coatings, and consumer products are the primary sources of VOCs.  The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the Environmental Protection...