@Graphenstone new member of CRGI

Coatings Research Group Inc. is an international association of paint and coatings manufacturers dedicated to the benefits of shared research and development. Founded in 1956, CRGI has become a focal point for technology and business exchange for its members, with emphasis on architectural and light duty maintenance paints and coatings.

Coatings manufacturers require specialized technology and business tools to stay competitive in an ever changing marketplace. Here are some of those tools provided by CRGI:

• A full array of paint formulation, testing, and equipment calibration in our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• The GREEN WISE® certification program for testing and certifying products for low VOC and product performance according to environmentally responsible standard

• Cooperative R&D projects that help reduce costs and accelerate innovation
• Private project work for members to reduce development time and increase speed to market
• Benchmarking studies to assess best-by-test performance of member and competitive products
• Free participation in annual Inter-Laboratory Studies
• A secure members-only website with online problem solving, and searchable archives of years of technical reports
• Face-to-face information sharing through:
  • Annual Board of Directors Meeting, where CEO’s / GM’s meet to share best business practices
  • Technical Directors Meetings twice per year, with roundtable discussions on pre-announced topics
  • Manufacturing Conferences once per year, which can include an in-depth tour of a member’s plant
  • Product Managers / Marketing Conferences every three years