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kta 70th anniversary
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Posted by Jason Weslager - May 2, 2019

KTA Celebrating 70th Anniversary in 2019

Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA), founded in 1949 as a sole proprietorship, is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year. KTA was launched by Kenneth Tator to assist clients in selecting the optimum coating system...

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surface profile concrete
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Posted by Bill Corbett - April 19, 2019

Measuring the Surface Profile of Prepared Concrete

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sspc pa-2
Coating Standards
Posted by Bill Corbett - April 5, 2019

Addition of Appendix 10 to SSPC-PA 2, Procedure for Determining C

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pavement marking material
Lab Testing
Posted by Melissa Swogger - March 22, 2019

Pavement Marking Materials

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KTA Announcement
Posted by Jason Weslager - March 19, 2019

KTA Acquires Elzly Technology Corporation

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Lab Testing
Posted by Valerie Sherbondy - March 8, 2019

Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) for Evaluating

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kta tator inc
KTA Announcement
Posted by Jason Weslager - March 1, 2019

KTA-Tator Inc. Acquires 17.65 Acres of Land for New Facility in P

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aerosol paint technology
Coatings
Lab Testing
Posted by Christina Kaste - February 22, 2019

Aerosol Paint – Technology and Testing

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Coatings
Lab Testing
Posted by Valerie Sherbondy - February 8, 2019

Exterior Service Finish Coat Performance: A Comparison of Acrylic

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lead paint
Health & Safety
Posted by Leah Tipton - January 25, 2019

Lead Paint Management Issues in Shipyards

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