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Opinion: In EV plant construction, specifiers must get creative to stop water vapor transfer

Concrete flooring is instrumental to the anatomy of EV assembly plants, battery manufacturing facilities, and battery recycling operations. But this sector’s building boom will draw in a greater and greater share of specifiers who are likely unfamiliar with the phenomenon of water vapor transfer. Let's close the knowledge gap.

The Red Bucket – Episode 12. Soluble salts

Controlling soluble salts is one of the largest challenges faced during the surface preparation portion of a coating project. Failure to remove soluble salts can drastically shorten a coating’s lifecycle. On this episode, Ken Rossy, President of HoldTight, joins us to discuss the differences between atmospheric and immersion services, the debate on allowable soluble salt limits, and how additives can help. All of this and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

Thoughtful fire protection beside the "Gate of Heaven"

The new St. Regis Kanai resort in Mexico's Riviera Maya honors Maya culture within a striking ecosystem. Read about the wide range of passive fire protection products that were necessary to meet fire ratings as well as environmental rules.

Cuidadosa protección contra incendios para "La Puerta del Cielo"

El nuevo resort St. Regis Kanai en la Riviera Maya de México rinde homenaje a la cultura maya dentro de un ecosistema sorprendente. Lea acerca de la amplia gama de productos de protección pasiva contra fuego necesarios para cumplir con las clasificaciones contra incendios y las normas ambientales.

A lining delaminates from a tank car’s interior. It is evidence that the lining was applied at an incorrect material ratio.

When and how to repair a rail tank car lining

Many factors influence the nature and extent of rail tank car lining defects or failures. This discussion explores the common failure modes and offers an introduction to tank car lining repair concepts and strategies.