Powder Coating News & Updates | Erie Powder Coatings

By: Tyler
Superdurable

October 15, 2026

The “Superdurable” Misconception: Why It Protects Against Sunlight, Not Scratches or Rust

In industrial finishing, names matter, but that can also be misleading. When a specifier, fabricator, or buyer hears the word "Superdurable," ...

By: Tyler
Pretreatment

September 11, 2026

Pretreatment Breakdown: Why 80% of Coating Failures Happen Below the Surface

When a finished part chips, blisters, or develops rust after a few months in the field, the topcoat usually gets the ...

By: Tyler
PFAS

July 27, 2026

Understanding PFAS in Powder Coatings: Science, Safety, and Our Commitment

At Erie Powder Coatings, we know that news about "forever chemicals" (PFAS) can sound alarming. Regulatory headlines, changing state laws, and ...

By: Tyler
Corrosion

July 20, 2026

Salt Spray Numbers: Take With a Grain

If you've shopped for powder coatings, you've probably seen a spec sheet claim something like "1000 hours of salt spray resistance," ...

By: Tyler
Density

July 15, 2026

Why Specific Gravity Matters

When comparing powder coatings, it's tempting to shop by price per kilogram. But that number alone can be misleading, and it ...

By: Tyler
Packaging

May 22, 2026

Standard Packaging Weight Update

At Erie Powder / EPC, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our operations and provide better service to our ...

By: Brian
Anti-microbial, Covid

April 30, 2020

Anti-Microbial Powders

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to maintain a grip on our day to day lives, presenting challenges to the way we interact …

By: Brian
Covid

March 9, 2020

Coronavirus and EPC

We have had many customers with concerns and questions with regard to the coronavirus and our situation with regard to the …

By: Brian
Covid, Curing, TGIC

March 9, 2020

Newsletter number 9 – TGIC, Coronavirus and Curing Powder

After a long time without publishing any new newsletters, Erie has published in 2020. We are pleased to announce Newsletter No. …

By: Brian
Corrosion

September 17, 2018

Newsletter number 8 – Corrosion and Powder

Erie Powder has made an effort to get information on powder coating and the industry to our customers and the public …

Posts

October 15, 2026

The “Superdurable” Misconception: Why It Protects Against Sunlight, Not Scratches or Rust

September 11, 2026

Pretreatment Breakdown: Why 80% of Coating Failures Happen Below the Surface

July 27, 2026

Understanding PFAS in Powder Coatings: Science, Safety, and Our Commitment

July 20, 2026

Salt Spray Numbers: Take With a Grain

July 15, 2026

Why Specific Gravity Matters

May 22, 2026

Standard Packaging Weight Update

April 30, 2020

Anti-Microbial Powders

March 9, 2020

Coronavirus and EPC

March 9, 2020

Newsletter number 9 – TGIC, Coronavirus and Curing Powder

September 17, 2018

Newsletter number 8 – Corrosion and Powder

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