The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast

The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 21 – Hey Joe, Kenya Answer My Burning Questions?
February 09, 2021

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.

Episode Dos Equis – A Wrinkle in Gravity
January 26, 2021

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 price...

Episode 19 – Weathering the New Year
January 12, 2021

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,

Episode 18 – Fifty-One Percent
December 15, 2020

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.

Episode 17 – Gassing: A Very Volatile Subject
December 01, 2020

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 prime...

Episode 16 – Corona Discharge: I’m Positive That It’s Negative
November 17, 2020

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.

Episode 15 – It’s Always Sunny in Bosnia
October 21, 2020

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 wa...

Episode 14 – The NPAPPTAP Interview Series – Powder on Wood with Chris Reding from IFS Coatings
October 06, 2020

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 Coa...

Episode 13 – LIVE from Coatings Trends and Technologies 2020
September 22, 2020

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.

Episode 12 – PPE, Explosions and Alcohol
September 08, 2020

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,