1 hr 17 min
Episode 66: Unraveling Clean Truth - Implications of Climate Initiatives for Paint & Powder Coatings Powder Coater Podcast
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How Clean is your future in powder coatings? In this episode of the RossKote’s Powder Coating Podcast, Kim Scott welcomes Marty Sawyer, CEO of Trimac Industrial Systems. Celebrating 20 years, Trimac has evolved through acquisitions, including Protherm, which focuses on electric infrared technology. Marty, with a steel industry background, discusses the intersection of infrared technology and powder coatings, emphasizing the importance of education and research, especially in light of sustainability and climate change regulations. They explore the physics of combustion, carbon reduction, and the environmental impact of different energy sources, advocating for third-party validations and a common language for comparing energy. The conversation also addresses the electrification movement’s challenges, such as the ethical concerns of battery production. Kim and Marty conclude by examining environmental policies, market trends, and the complexities of transitioning to greener energy, reflecting on the influence of societal priorities and government regulations on corporate sustainability efforts.
How Clean is your future in powder coatings? In this episode of the RossKote’s Powder Coating Podcast, Kim Scott welcomes Marty Sawyer, CEO of Trimac Industrial Systems. Celebrating 20 years, Trimac has evolved through acquisitions, including Protherm, which focuses on electric infrared technology. Marty, with a steel industry background, discusses the intersection of infrared technology and powder coatings, emphasizing the importance of education and research, especially in light of sustainability and climate change regulations. They explore the physics of combustion, carbon reduction, and the environmental impact of different energy sources, advocating for third-party validations and a common language for comparing energy. The conversation also addresses the electrification movement’s challenges, such as the ethical concerns of battery production. Kim and Marty conclude by examining environmental policies, market trends, and the complexities of transitioning to greener energy, reflecting on the influence of societal priorities and government regulations on corporate sustainability efforts.
1 hr 17 min