The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast

The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 32 – Ka-BOOM!!
July 28, 2021

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 p

Episode 31 – Lil Joe and The Powder Coating Boyz
June 30, 2021

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

Episode 30 – Blister in the Sun
June 15, 2021

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,

Episode 29 – Hot Parts, Cool Decals
June 02, 2021

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 powde...

Episode 28 – Wait Wait… Don’t Powder Coat Me!
May 11, 2021

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 h...

Episode 27 – Interview Series – Courtney Jungjohann Deemer and Shelley Verdun of PPG
April 27, 2021

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,

Episode 26 – Keep It Dry, Keep It Cool, Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses
April 20, 2021

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.

Episode 25 – Powder Tricks: Slurries and Speckles
April 06, 2021

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,

Episode 24 – Dog Tags and Strippers
March 23, 2021

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 coatin...

Episode 23 – Kevin and Nate’s Excellent Episode
March 02, 2021

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 o...