News https://www.ccaiweb.com/news/default.asp Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:54:55 GMT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:43:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) Hubbard-Hall Appoints Stephen Boyd as Chief Financial Officer to Lead Finance and Supply Chain https://www.ccaiweb.com/news/news.asp?id=729154 https://www.ccaiweb.com/news/news.asp?id=729154 Hubbard-Hall has appointed Stephen Boyd as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing extensive financial and manufacturing experience to the company's executive team. 

In this role, Boyd will lead Hubbard-Hall's Finance and Supply Chain functions, supporting the company's continued growth and long-term success

Boyd began his career with PwC in Boston before spending nine years with Pratt & Whitney (a division of RTX) in a variety of finance leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Morris Group, a Connecticut-based manufacturing and industrial distribution organization. 
 
"Steve is a kind of unicorn – combining financial experience with a manufacturing background," said Molly Kellogg, Chairman, President and CEO of Hubbard-Hall. "This gives him a unique perspective as he leads our finance and supply chain teams forward.” 
 
As a member of Hubbard-Hall's executive leadership team, Boyd will work closely with leaders across the organization to support financial stewardship, supply chain excellence and to drive continued investment in the company's capabilities. 
 
"Hubbard-Hall has built an impressive reputation through its commitment to customers, technical expertise, and strong company culture," said Boyd. "I am excited to join the team and help build on that foundation. I look forward to working across the organization to support growth, develop talent, strengthen the business, and help ensure we continue creating value for our customers, employees, and partners for years to come." 

 

About Hubbard-Hall Inc.: Better Results. Less Chemistry. ™ 
Founded in 1849, Hubbard-Hall is the oldest independent chemical distributor in the United States. Headquartered in Waterbury, CT, Hubbard-Hall supplies industrial chemicals and its own specialty formulations for surface finishing to manufacturers across the country.  Now in its 6th generation of family leadership under CEO Molly Kellogg, Hubbard-Hall’s mission is to help customers get better results with less chemistry, cost, and complexity.  The company has manufacturing locations in CT, SC, and MI, and has recently added a sales office in WI.  Hubbard-Hall has been recognized as a CT Top Workplace 11 times and is ISO 9001:2015 and Woman-Owned certified.   

 

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:43:00 GMT WAGNER® Introduces the Sprint 2 Expert System https://www.ccaiweb.com/news/news.asp?id=724727 https://www.ccaiweb.com/news/news.asp?id=724727 Intelligent, intuitive features for even greater convenience and control in manual powder coating

WAGNER® today announced the next generation of its Sprint powder coating product line – the Sprint 2 Expert manual system. It offers new digital intelligence features for greater system control and an intuitive interface that enables every user to quickly become a manual coating expert. 

Touchscreen Control Panel
Coating job parameters are entered via a new, seven-inch WACON digital touchscreen on the Sprint 2 Expert. It is a centralized hub for entering all key parameters, such as voltage, air settings and powder output. It displays error history, operating hours and proactive maintenance reminders. An enhanced version of the Sprint 2’s analog control panel, the new digital interface facilitates additional functions such as WAGNER Wizard, advanced business tools and data export.

WAGNER Wizard
Sprint 2 Expert features the new WAGNER Wizard coating assistant. It guides users through a simple five-step setup process of entering workpiece geometry, size, coating structure, desired film thickness and powder type. The Wizard then uses those parameters to generate optimized coating recipes, which can be especially useful for complex part geometries. The Wizard empowers all users, even the most inexperienced, to easily determine correct recipes for all coating jobs. It also recommends suitable nozzles, extensions and gun distances.               

Advanced Business Tools and Data Export
Managing the powder coat process is simplified with Sprint 2 Expert’s integrated management tools.

  • Data Export – Production and service data is easily exported to a USB drive for documentation purposes or audits.
  • Weight/powder measurement – Integrated scale measures powder consumption in real-time while logging the user, recipe and time per job. This supports cost tracking, process monitoring and operational efficiency.
  • User roles – Manages multiple users with individualized access levels for traceability and consistency across shifts or production teams.
  • User-friendly recipe management – Custom recipes are easy to create and save. They can be assigned to specific users or applications, enhancing repeatability and reducing setup time.

Proven Performance
The Sprint 2 Expert is outfitted with the many features that have contributed to the success of Sprint 2.

  • Digital Surface Optimizer (DSO) – Minimizes overcharging effects such as orange peel and edge buildup, even on complex parts and with sensitive powders. WAGNER’s patented Air Flow Control (AFC) maintains constant airflow for uniform powder output and consistent finish quality.
  • Quick-Link Injector System – Allows for tool-free detachment of powder and air hoses, featuring an integrated scraper ring that cleans lance during removal. Optimized nozzle geometry reduces air requirements and creates soft, low-velocity powder clouds for fine or large-scale applications. 
  • PEM-X1 Manual Powder Gun – Durable and versatile for a wide range of manual powder applications, the gun’s lightweight, ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue. Operators can choose coating characteristic curves, allowing for optimal charging of various powder types and part shapes. Controls for powder flow adjustment and recipe switching are right at the gun.

“Our new Sprint 2 Expert is the master solution for manual coating,” said Jim Jacquemard, vice president of WAGNER Industrial Solutions. “It is a game changer for businesses that want to maximize production with features like the WACON digital touchscreen, the Wizard coating assistant, and advanced business tools.” 

The WAGNER Sprint 2 Expert is available in two versions – box-fed or hopper-fed. It can be converted from one version to the other. Optional component kits are available. Systems can be configured for single or dual-gun operation and are designed to grow with customer needs from lab and touch-up to full-scale production.

The WAGNER Sprint 2 Expert is available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico at professional paint and equipment retailers. MSRP for the box feed version is U.S. $11,767 and MSRP for the hopper-fed version is U.S. $8,943. Learn more about the new Sprint 2 Expert at https://wagnerindustrialsolutions.com/sprint-2-series.

 

WAGNER Sprint 2 Expert is available in two versions: box-fed system (left) and hopper-fed system (right).

About WAGNER®
WAGNER is a leading manufacturer of high-tech systems and components for the application of paints and powders and various liquid media to surfaces. The WAGNER portfolio also includes the processing of liquid performance materials such as adhesives and sealants. More information about WAGNER is available at https://www.wagner-group.com/us/industry/.  

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