The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast

Follow The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Bringing you the news and answering your questions about powder coating technology

The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast


    • Mar 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast

    Episode 52 – Joe Powder Spills the Tg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 33:31


    We're back to our semi-regularly scheduled programming, and We're in the Money as we Do the Numbers from the end of year financial reports. Joe Powder answers a question about polyester blooming and explains how glass transition temperatures affect a powder coating formulation. This episode's shoutout goes to David Pellicer and Adapta Powder Coatings. For […]

    Episode 51 – Detroit Powder City

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 34:16


    On this exciting episode, acquisitions are in the news with some big moves in the pipeline and effect pigment portions of the industry. Joe Powder answers a series of questions related to electrostatics and film defects in powder coatings. This episode's shoutout goes to Glynn Mason of IFS Coatings. Please visit this episode's sponsors at: […]

    Episode 50 – Still Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 33:40


    Happy New Year! Remember us? The powder guys are back again with some exciting news about using AI not to lure test subjects with cake, but to improve coating performance, also new low temperature cure technology and a recap of the 2023 market. Joe Powder answers questions about a highly durable coating for a busy […]

    Episode 49 – Business Secrets of the Pharaohs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 34:06


    A listener asked a question of Joe Powder, “It's been months, where's Joe Powder?” So we tracked him down, cleaned him up, and brought him into the studio for another new episode of The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! Financial reports are in the news this episode as major coatings and chemical suppliers report their second […]

    Episode 48 – That’s Mister Powder To You, Mister

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 34:24


    In the news this time around, a paint company has a range of corrosion resistant powder coatings, a paint company shakes up their leadership structure, and a paint company make a matte clear coat. Nick explains the pellet flow test in the new Look in the Lab segment. Joe Powder answers questions about tracking reclaimed […]

    Episode 47 – Gorilla Warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 36:06


    On this episode, the powdcast debuts a new segment: A Look in the Lab. We often talk about different test methods for measuring powder coating performance, so we're going to dedicate a couple of minutes on each episode to explain how they're done and what the results mean. CQPCR's resident lab guy and audio wizard […]

    lab gorilla warfare
    Episode 46 – 2022 of Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 36:03


    Happy holidays from everyone at The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! In this episode, Joe Powder and Nathan Kringle review the biggest powder coating news stories of 2022 as we look ahead to the new year. We can't predict what the powder coating world will look like in 2023, but we can predict that this show […]

    Episode 45 – One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Powder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 36:25


    The EU has voided their classification of Titanium Dioxide as carcinogenic and giant paint companies are expanding. Plus, Joe Powder answers listener questions about opportunities for reusing waste powder, as well as a question about coating bonderized substrates. This episode's shoutout goes to Paul Bradley from PPG. Visit our sponsors at: Send in your questions […]

    Episode 44 – Tales Of The Powder Coating Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 38:34


    Ahoy landlubbers, on this special episode of the Powdcast, the lads recap the 2022 Powder Coating Summit, which took place alongside the Coatings Trends and Technologies conference in September in Lombard, Illinois. The talks showcased a variety of new technology and developments in the powder coating world. Topics included low temperature cure powder coatings, high […]

    Episode 43 – We Could Jam In Joe Powder’s Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 29:38


    In this episode the guys talk about some international powder manufacturing developments and a new primer. Joe Powder answers questions about field failures on dental furniture and the best way to heat parts when natural gas is not widely available. This episode's shoutout goes to Bruno Fawer. Visit our sponsors at: gemapowdercoating.com powdercoatingresearch.com chemquest.com Send […]

    Episode 42 – The Answer To The Ultimate Question Of Life, The Universe, And Powder Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 32:25


    Sustainability is in the news this episode, with multiple companies taking steps to improve efficiency and reduce their impact on the environment. Joe Powder answers questions about high temperature fillers, outgassing on cast parts, and impact resistance on different substrates. This episode's shoutout goes to the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, whose mission is […]

    Episode 41 – Reelin’ In The Beers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 31:38


    Did you miss us? On this episode, Joe answers questions about how best to specify UV durability to your powder supplier, advice on coating stainless steel fasteners, and whether or not thermoset powder coatings can be applied on top of thermoplastic powders. We also discuss the latest powder coating news and upcoming events. This episode's […]

    Episode 40 – Dust, Brass, and Chlorine Gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 29:36


    We're back with another powdcast! On this episode Joe answers questions about PPE for powder coaters, refinishing a court sign, and coating parts for use in a highly corrosive environment. We also discuss the latest powder coating news, and invite you to come say hello to us at The American Coatings Show. Visit our booth, […]

    Episode 39 – Vera, Chuck, and Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 29:38


    On this edition of the Powdcast, new technology is in the news. Joe Powder answers questions about storage stability, UV resistance of epoxies, and media blasting as a pretreatment step. We're excited to announce that the Ask Joe Powder column can now be found in Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine and International Paint & Coating […]

    Episode 38 – All The News That’s Fit To Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 31:18


    In this end of the year edition of the powdcast, Kevin and Nathan recap the news from all of the episodes from 2021. Stick around and you just might hear a special guest. If we can get the Zoom call to work. This episode's shout out goes to CQPCR's resident pilot and administrative coordinator. Visit […]

    Episode 37 – The Powders That Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 26:18


    On this episode, the big news is about a self-stratifying coating technology out of Germany and major investment in R&D from one of the big paint companies. Joe answers questions about what goes into bonding effect pigments into powder coatings, shipping e-coated assemblies, and low temperature resistance. This episode's shout out goes to friends of […]

    Episode 36 – Grounded For Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 21:27


    Diamond Vogel and PPG are in the news this episode, breaking ground on a new innovation center and refurbishing wheels, respectively. And Joe Powder answers listener questions about powder deposition, film build, proper hanging and grounding of parts, aluminum vs steel, and why you shouldn't use silicone caulking near your powder coating operation. This episode's […]

    ppg grounded for life
    Episode 35 – Interesting Stuff From The Powder Coating Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 34:05


    The 2021 Powder Coating Summit took place on September 22 and 23 in Columbus, Ohio. On this special episode, the guys give a recap of the talks from the two day event. Find out about all the latest innovations in powder coating raw materials, smart coatings, and how powder fits into a changing automotive industry. […]

    Episode 34 – Shedding Some Light On UV Curable Powder Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 35:14


    It was a slow news week in powder coatings, but there's a new matting agent on the market and a novel approach to corrosion resistance in marine applications using a two layer approach. Join the guys as they live, laugh, and love their way through an in-depth discussion of UV curable powder coatings. This episode's […]

    Episode 33 – This Time We’re In The News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 28:01


    We have some breaking news about The Powder Coating Research Group and talk about what that means for the future. Also in the news, numbers from Asian Paints and a big acquisition in the polyester resin world. Joe Powder answers questions about powder of anodized, oven temperature fluctuations, and shot blasting as a cleaning step. […]

    asian paints
    Episode 32 – Ka-BOOM!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 29:45


    We're back! The news from the industry this time around is quarterly reports and price increases, and Joe Powder's all fired up. We answer a question about why you should use a different grinder for pre-mix and extruded material and an inquiry about flame spraying reclaimed powder. This episode's shout out goes to Ron Cudzillo, […]

    Episode 31 – Lil Joe and The Powder Coating Boyz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 29:06


    WHAT!? The boyz are back with another prime-numbered episode with the latest news about UK-REACH, Women in Finishing, and Akzo's latest acquisition. How long should you wait to test a finished coating? Do smooth powder coating clear coats exist? What does it mean for a coating to be FDA compliant? Find out all these and […]

    Episode 30 – Blister in the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 34:25


    ECS 2021 is cancelled! Oh my. Tune in to hear about the latest news and an update on the upcoming trade show season. Joe Powder answers questions about how to pass a rigorous humidity test, UV durability of epoxy/polyester hybrids, and marks left on parts after coming off the curing line. The shout out goes […]

    Episode 29 – Hot Parts, Cool Decals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 27:29


    On this episode of the Powdcast, the guys talk about what's happening with the international powder coating market. A listener asks what they should know before coating cast iron parts and another wants to know about decals that can withstand the powder curing process. The shout out goes to Paul Mills of the Bernie Moreno […]

    Episode 28 – Wait Wait… Don’t Powder Coat Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 32:03


    Ask Joe Powder's Columbus correspondents Kevin and Nathan do the numbers on some big companies' first quarter of the year and another big company's sustainability goals. Joe Powder responds to questions about poor film build on a customer's parts and how to improve the fluidity of a powder coating. The shout out goes to Rick […]

    Episode 27 – Interview Series – Courtney Jungjohann Deemer and Shelley Verdun of PPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 38:23


    The next installment of Nathan Powder Asks Powder People Things About Powder! Nathan interviews Courtney Jungjohann Deemer (Global Business Director, Powder Coatings) and Shelley Verdun (Powder Coatings Business Manager, Americas) of PPG Industrial Coatings. They discuss the current state of the industry, how powder coatings fit into PPG's market strategy, new technologies, and where they […]

    Episode 26 – Keep It Dry, Keep It Cool, Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 31:40


    In the news this episode, the trade show schedules continue to get shifted around, supercomputing and AI are being used to develop new materials, and there's a new scholarship for students interested in the coatings industry. This episode's shout out goes to Jase Kaser of Kaser Blasting & Coatings. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and […]

    Episode 25 – Powder Tricks: Slurries and Speckles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 30:57


    Architectural grade powder coatings and supply chain disruptions are in the news this week. Joe Powder answers a question about powder coating slurries and a question about multi-color powder coating. This episode's shout out goes to Innovakote, the recipient of a grant to recycle discarded powder coatings. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com Send […]

    Episode 24 – Dog Tags and Strippers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 24:48


    In this episode, the lads talk about the news. The new China REACH is in effect and IFS is expanding. Joe Powder answers a question about stripping powder coatings from aircraft grade aluminum and a two part question about dye sublimation powder coating with a small oven. This episode’s shout out goes to Sheila LaMothe, […]

    Episode 23 – Kevin and Nate’s Excellent Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 33:50


    Episode 23 already? Heinous! Listen to Joe Powder’s hot takes about supply chain disruptions and some exciting quarterly reports. Joe answers questions about toxicity, regulatory issues, and labeling. Another listener inquires about the pros and cons of E-coat vs powder coat. This episode’s shout out goes to Rich Czarnecki at Micro Powders. Visit our sponsors […]

    Episode 21 – Hey Joe, Kenya Answer My Burning Questions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 27:37


    In the news this week, Akzo is expanding their low temperature R&D efforts and Clariant is poised to supply pigments to new regions. Joe Powder takes a deep dive into a multi-part question from a manufacturer of low cost cook stoves. This episode’s shout out goes to Robert, Tod, and Jim at Key Finishes. Visit […]

    Episode Dos Equis – A Wrinkle in Gravity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 22:51


    Wow it’s the twentieth episode already. There was plenty of news in the world of industrial coatings this time around. Two behemoths are in a bidding war for a Finnish paint company and constricted monomer supply could have an effect on polyester prices. Joe gives some pointers on inter-coat adhesion with an epoxy wrinkle and […]

    Episode 19 – Weathering the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 25:14


    It’s the first episode of 2021 and we’re back with all the latest news and updates from the powder coating industry. Joe Powder answers questions about coating galvanized steel, selecting an accelerated weathering program, and film thickness of a textured powder coating. This episode’s shout out goes to Sergio Gazzea of Gazzea Consulting. Visit our […]

    Episode 18 – Fifty-One Percent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 30:34


    On this last episode of 2020, the guys talk about the news and industry events scheduled for 2021. Joe Powder answers questions about where to focus R&D efforts, phosphate pretreatment traces, and how to coat a non-conductive substrate. This episode’s shout out goes to all of the women in leadership in the powder coating world. […]

    Episode 17 – Gassing: A Very Volatile Subject

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 26:11


    In this installment of the Powdcast, hear all the news about new product launches, show reschedulings, and boards of directorses. Joe answers a question about degassing versus offgassing in a low temperature formulation and adhesion issues with a primer/topcoat system. This episode’s shout out goes to Sue Ivancic from Nordson. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com […]

    Episode 16 – Corona Discharge: I’m Positive That It’s Negative

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 26:22


    The Ask Joe Powder crew is back with the latest news from the big powder companies and more trade show updates. Joe answers a question about electrostatics and when to add manual spray guns to an automated line. The other question is about pretreatment for multiple metals. This episode’s shout out goes to Senka Celik […]

    Episode 15 – It’s Always Sunny in Bosnia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 25:55


    There was no shortage of mergers and acquisitions to talk about this episode, as well as some updates regarding the big international coatings shows in 2021. Joe Powder answers a four-part question from an electric bicycle manufacturer in Bosnia who wants to bring their powder coating application in house. This edition’s shout out goes to […]

    Episode 14 – The NPAPPTAP Interview Series – Powder on Wood with Chris Reding from IFS Coatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 43:04


    Instead of Joe Powder answering your questions, we’re going to flip it around and ask people from the industry about what cool stuff they’re doing in Nathan Powder Asks Powder People Things About Powder. This interview is with Chris Reding from IFS Coatings. IFS is an innovative powder coating producer with some unique technology for […]

    Episode 13 – LIVE from Coatings Trends and Technologies 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 28:30


    In this special edition of the Powdcast, we were live at the Coatings Trends and Technologies conference, which was held online September 8-11. As usual, we cover the latest news from the industry and upcoming events. Joe Powder answers a question about the quality of a coating found in a correctional facility and one about […]

    Episode 12 – PPE, Explosions and Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 22:10


    On the 12th edition of the Powdcast, the Ask Joe Powder team brings the latest news from the powder coating industry. Joe answers a question about explosivity, one about a coating with poor resistance to alcohol, and a question about possible future regulations on TGIC. This weeks' shout out goes to Alessia Venturi, editor of […]

    Episode 11 – Dude, Where’s My TGIC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 24:26


    On this episode of the Powdcast, the guys have some breaking news regarding the global TGIC supply. Joe Powder helps troubleshoot an edge coverage problem with a two coat system and gives advice on how to guarantee a coating that will last 5 years in South Florida. Shout out goes to Maui Powder Works and […]

    Episode 10 – Excess Flux

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 25:13


    On this episode of the Powdcast, the guys discuss upcoming trends in the powder coating world and the importance of a good coating specification. Joe tries to demystify the term “superdurable” and gives advice on coating welded seams and laser cut edges. Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if […]

    flux excess powdcast
    Episode 9 – Staying Afloat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 22:13


    The Ask Joe Powder team is back for the ninth time with the latest news from the powder coating industry and a potential new way to bond metallic powder coatings. Joe Powder asks an electrostatic equipment expert for advice on grounding an operator and explains the reasons why a wrinkle finish isn't wrinkling. Send in […]

    Episode 8 – The Rigors of the Crappiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 20:10


    Episode Eight is here, along with continued coverage of the fallout felt in the powder coating industry from the economic downturn. The guys answer questions about the transfer efficiency of reclaimed powder and how to coat your toilet pink. Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to […]

    Episode 7 – Pollyannas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 19:59


    In this edition of the Powdcast, Kevin addresses the pandemic and its effects on the industry. The guys answer questions about how to achieve 500 hours of gasoline resistance and the importance of particle size distribution in a finished powder coating. Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you […]

    powdcast
    Episode 6 – The One With The Acetone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 26:52


    On this episode of the Powdcast, Kevin talks about what “anti-microbial” really means when it comes to labeling coatings. We answer questions about contamination from WD-40, how to coat a kitchen sink, and chasing down the source of pinhole surface defects. Hint: All of them involve acetone. Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave […]

    wd acetone hint all powdcast
    Episode 5 – The NPAPPTAP Interview Series – UV Cured Powder Coatings with Andy Walton from Keyland Polymer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 35:59


    Instead of Joe Powder answering your questions, we're going to flip it around and ask people from the industry about what cool stuff they're doing in Nathan Powder Asks Powder People Things About Powder. Our first interview is with Andrew Walton from Keyland Polymer. Not only do they manufacture powder coatings at Keyland Polymer, but […]

    powder cured polymer coatings andrew walton andy walton
    Episode 4 – Inimitable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 20:16


    On this episode, we discuss how the coatings industry is contributing to the fight against COVID-19. Joe Powder answers questions about coating aluminum for long term outdoor durability and chasing down the source of some annoying defects. Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them […]

    Episode 3 – Cool Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 25:11


    On this episode, we bring you an update on TiO2 labeling, bio-based resin, and the issues with lead in paint in developing countries. Joe Powder answers questions about curing parts with different gauges of metal and covering faraday areas. Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to […]

    Episode 2 -The Stalwart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 21:33


    Episode two is here with the latest powder coating news. Joe Powder tackles adhesion to stainless steel and the case of the mysterious snow in a curing oven.

    Claim The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel