Manufacturing efficiency increases by reducing the time, materials, and energy to produce goods at the lowest cost possible (Baumann, 2022). One of the primary goals of a manufacturer is to continually speed up production and increase efficiencies, especially in their … Continue reading
The Problem: Marcus Paint was recently faced with a challenge for one of its customers. There was a quick deadline that needed to be met and we were asked to improve hiding as well as overall performance for a Water-Based … Continue reading
Learn MoreVolatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, have played a significant role in the coating industry since around 1970 when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enacted the Clean Air Act. The EPA defines these compounds as “any compound of carbon, excluding a … Continue reading
Learn MoreThe Problem: When we met with a coating manufacturer in the Midwest, they asked if Marcus Paint would be willing to mill an intermediate grind paste for them because they could not keep up with their demand. It took days … Continue reading
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