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Sherwin-Williams has introduced Polysiloxane 1K, a single-component polysiloxane finish coat that provides superior weathering and chemical resistance compared to typical polyurethanes.
 
“Polysiloxane 1K offers excellent long-term color and gloss retention, extending the coating system’s life cycle in harsh environments,” said Brad Rossetto, Vice President, Marketing, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings. “It’s a single-component coating that eliminates the hassle of mixing that comes with two-component coatings. This means less product and packaging waste, saving time and cost.”
 
Polysiloxane 1K is an ideal steel coating choice for maintenance or new construction applications in the petrochemical, power generation, marine and general industrial markets.
 
Fast-drying Polysiloxane 1K utilizes a patented Sherwin-Williams resin and cures with a reaction from atmospheric humidity. It offers low VOCs (<250 g/L), is HAPs free and isocyanate free.
 
Polysiloxane is available in an Extra White base that can be tinted. It provides protection in a recommended range of 1.5 to 2.5 mils DFT. Application can take place in temperatures as low as 40º F and up to 90 percent relative humidity. It dries to touch within two hours at 77º F and can be recoated within four hours.

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Rebuilding Together, a leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, has announced that their longtime sponsor, Sherwin-Williams, will be supplying all the paint and painting supplies for the upcoming event, Fifty for Five.

Fifty for Five is Rebuilding Together's large-scale event occurring August 24 – 29, and consists of rebuilding fifty homes in Gentilly, Louisiana, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. For an entire week, Rebuilding Together affiliates, volunteers and community leaders will unite to deliver considerable renovations that will allow many homeowners who have been displaced since the hurricanes to move back into safer and improved homes.

"Sherwin-Williams is committed to helping our communities where we do business," said Bob Wells, SVP Corporate Communications and Public Affairs for Sherwin-Williams. "Following the hurricanes, our associates provided paint and thousands of hours of volunteer labor to help our neighbors in the Gulf region rebuild their neighborhoods and we are pleased to continue those efforts now as a supporter of Rebuilding Together's Fifty for Five."

Sherwin-Williams has been a Rebuilding Together President's Circle Sponsor since 2007. During that time, Rebuilding Together and Sherwin-Williams have developed a strong relationship; rebuilding communities by delivering critical renovations to low-income homeowners nationwide.

Sherwin-Williams has continuously donated paint and home-improvement supplies, and recently assisted in launching Rebuilding Together's Greater Los Angeles affiliate.  In addition, Sherwin-Williams has provided valuable lead safe work practices training and education opportunities to the Rebuilding Together affiliate network.

"As a global and environmental leader in paint and coatings products, Sherwin-Williams is a model partner for this large-scale event in helping us generate a meaningful impact throughout the Gentilly neighborhood and New Orleans community," said Gary Officer, President and CEO of Rebuilding Together. "We are pleased to continue our rewarding partnership with Sherwin-Williams during this event."

Sherwin-Williams is joining an array of other sponsors, media personalities, partners, community leaders, and volunteers who are committing their time and resources to one of Rebuilding Together's largest outreach events.

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Recently, Mikron Industries, the most innovative solutions provider for window manufacturers, launches new SuperCoat vinyl window coating for window and door manufacturers, especially those competing in the replacement market. The new coating technology features a patented durable color coating system, which is vacuum-applied and cured by ultraviolet light

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Advancements in basement finishing and moisture control products that help enhance a basement's comfort and value, are encouraging homeowners to make this one-time lasting investment to finish their home's basement and prevent future problems

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In July, RCI, Inc. and the Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWRInstitute) will release the first in a series of several collaborative Webinar programs

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Valspar has agreed to acquire Australian paint maker Wattyl Ltd for approximately $124 million (A$142 million) and also assume its existing debt. The deal will help Valspar build on its presence in the Asia Pacific region and presents new opportunities for growth, Valspar said. It is subject to approval by shareholders and regulatory authorities. Under the deal, Wattyl, which began operations in 1915 and owns the Wattyl Solagard and Estapol brands, will hand over its 30 percent share of the domestic paints market to Valspar.

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The popularity and growth of outdoor kitchens continues to spread across the country. In response to this increasing demand, DANVER Stainless Steel Cabinetry has developed a breadth of cabinetry finishes including powder coat painted wood finishes and painted designer color options to meet any design aesthetic

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Canusa-CPS and Neptune Research Inc. (NRI) recently signed a preliminary reciprocal sales and marketing agreement covering specific products manufactured by both companies. NRI manufactures a line of products branded under the Syntho-Glass® name which consist of a fiberglass mesh that is pre-impregnated with a moisture cure polyurethane resin

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X. -L. Zhang, X. -H. Zhao, and Y. -G. Wang et al.
An electrochemical in situ detection sensor for grounding grid corrosion was developed. Because the auxiliary electrode used to polarize the working electrode was encapsulated into an insulation cavity (carbon steel), the polarization current was made to flow through the pinhole to the working elec ... [Corrosion 66 076001 (2010)] published Thu Jul 01, 2010.

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R. S. Lillard, G. Vasquez, and D. F. Bahr et al.
Sufficiently high concentrations of nitrate (NO3−) additions to chloride (Cl−) solution resulted in the elimination of slow rise metastable pitting transients and, correspondingly, localized corrosion inhibition in Type 304L (UNS S30403) stainless steel (SS). In comparison, the nucleation frequency ... [Corrosion 66 075004 (2010)] published Thu Jul 01, 2010.

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