Products Finishing

JAN 2013

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excluding clearcoat. After all coats are applied, the total paint thickness is 120 microns. BMW calls the paint system its new ���integrated paint process��� (IPP) but it was already being used in the Oxford, England, plant where the company builds the Mini Cooper. ���Using IPP, we were able to do away with one complete step in comparison to the old paint process,��� Kerscher says. ���Adopting IPP reduced our capital investment and will mean considerable savings in running costs while increasing our energy efficiency, too.��� AwArd winner PPG was named a 2012 Automotive News PACE Award winner for the B1:B2 compact paint system, marking the eighth time the company has received the award that honors automotive suppliers��� innovations in products, manufacturing processes and information technology. PPG won in the manufacturing process category, which recognizes innovations that have significant market impact and act as ���game changers��� in the automotive industry. ���We were honored to receive the PACE Award once again, as it highlights the innovative spirit of our company,��� says Cynthia Niekamp, PPG senior vice president for automotive OEM coatings. n For information on PPG, please visit ppg.com/coatings/industrial/pages/ default.aspx. TRICKS OF THE TRADE... ...REDEFINED MOLDED MASKING SOLUTIONS CUSTOM MOLDS CUSTOM DIE CUTS MASKING PRODUCTS Thousands Available LearnMORE Today���s Paint-Application Methods For an overview of spraying, dipping, flow coating and everything in between, please visit PFonline.com/articles/todays-paintapplication-methods. Product Catalog Available 800.228.3218 | www.shercon.com | sales@shercon.com pfonline.com 21

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