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JPCL March 2011

 
JPCL March 2011


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An Inspector's Views from the Field

by Lee Wilson, Consultant

The author discusses his perspectives on why surface preparation standards provoke constant discussion and his views on more widely adopting joint SSPC/NACE standards. He also describes differences between two sets of surface preparation standards, from ISO and from SSPC/NACE.


SSPC Honors Many in the Coatings Industry

by Jodi Temyer, JPCL

SSPC hosted its Annual Business Meeting & Awards Luncheon at SSPC 2011 featuring GreenCOAT in Las Vegas on Jan. 31. The awards ceremony and awards recipients are described here. The Annual SSPC Structure Awards Review: A Photo Essay will appear in the April JPCL.


Surviving the Recession

by Don Schnell, Dehumidification Technologies, LP

The author discusses 12 ways to help your organization face recession-related dilemmas and come out stronger when the economy improves.


Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors

The 2011 Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors lists and describes more than 1,200 painting contractor firms primarily from North America but also from countries around the world. It is designed to provide facility owners with information about contractors whom owners may wish to consider as bidders on coating and lining projects. Companies are organized alphabetically by country, state, or province. Information was obtained through a survey conducted among painting contractors known to JPCL. Search the online directory: http://www.paintsquare.com/bg/index.cfm?fuseaction=contractors


Plus...


Special Advertising Section

SSPC Certified Contractors


Project Preview


Editorial

Know your customer and multiple thanks

by Bill Shoup, Executive Director, SSPC


From the Offices of SSPC

SSPC Annual Report


SSPC News


Buying Guide

Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors: non US


Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors: Al-CT


Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors: DE-KY


Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors: LA-NJ


Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors: NM-TN


Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors: TX-WY


Top of the News

Vernon to present webinar on coating contracts


Problem Solving Forum

On cleanliness of steel abrasive in the shop


Cases from the F-Files

The case of the balking bulkhead


Maintenance Tips

Fishing for the best abrasive

by David Dorrow, Mineral Aggregates Inc.


   

Axxiom Manufacturing
Revolutionary Units

By integrating Schmidt's Aftercoolers with our blast pots, these systems remove moisture from air and minimize equipment footprint on jobsite.
Call 1-800-231-2085


Corrosion Specialties, Inc.
The T93R Airless
Tip System

is the longest lasting, highest quality tip and guard available to coatings applicators around the world. Click the link to contact Corrosion Specialties.


SAFE Systems, Inc.
Enduroguard -
The Tough Cable
for a Tough Industry.

Reduce maintenance costs and down time, increase job site safety with Enduroguard Cable. Available exclusively from SAFE Systems. UL listed, flexible, abrasion resistant and cut resistant.


JPCL - PCE - PaintSquare
Charter Advertising Opportunities Available through April 30.

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Publisher, JPCL Europe blandon@jpcleurope.com +1.412.697.0184
visit www.jpcleurope.com


Empire Scaffold
Work with a scaffold company you can trust

Empire Scaffold is a full-service scaffold company providing specialized, on-site support for the life of the project, with products & experience to keep your projects up & running, safely.


Van Air Systems
Need Dry
Compressed Air?

Van Air Systems' Blast Pak is the answer! The Blast Pak is a drying package that leaves contractors with cool, clean and dry compressed air, Ideal for mobile blasting & painting contractors.


Abrasives Inc.
Check our Prices for Blast Abrasives

Faced with higher abrasive costs? We invite you to call & check our rates on Black Magic® coal slag and other quality blast materials. Abrasives Inc. 800-584-7524

 
 
 
 
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