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New Low Cost Bed Liner Coating
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Low Cost, Green Truck Bed Liner Coatings

Palmer, MA – (July 2010) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) is highly aware of the depleted working capital in the spray on bed liner industry. In the past, high volume minimum orders, franchising buy-in costs, and specialized equipment often created a reduced profit scenario for the installer and certainly poses even more financial stress in today’s truck bed liner coatings market. 

“The automotive aftermarket we have known has experienced a fundamental, non-cyclical change, even if the industry has yet to come to terms with it,” commented John C. Becker IV, President and chemist at CMT. “With unemployment numbers persistently at historically high levels and small business capitalization in short supply, the spray on bed liner industry needs to be installer success driven, not supplier profit driven.”

Indeed, installers that are locked into a supplier business model that worked in the last century will find it difficult to survive in the new economic reality. In response to this insight, CMT has reformulated its proprietary truck bed liner coatings to simultaneously reduce per unit costs, reduce capitalization requirements, increase application options while continuing its commitment to protect the installer, their workers and the environment. Utilizing CMT’s GREEN product’s makes it a win-win business. 

CMT’s multiple breakthroughs in the economics for this part of the automotive aftermarket industry now make it possible to install a short and long bed polyurethane hybrid liner without sacrificing “the farm,” profitability, quality, safety or health. 

Using the Liner Solution truck bed liner coating means no minimum orders and a lower per unit cost achieved through a breakthrough in the chemistry which allows “stop 'n go” capabilities with the same static mixer, thus saving even more money on the accessories.

CMT has also developed a way to minimize overspray, saving spray time and labor, clean up time and labor, and saving money on wasted product which needlessly reduces the profitability of every truck bed liner coating job.

With more than 30 patents between them, CMT’s R&D personnel have over 70 years of coating formulation and over 22 years specializing in formulating 100% solids, eco-friendly, coating systems in the Polyurea based coatings industry. CMT’s technologies enable some market leaders to do what others consider “impossible” and empowering those on the leading edge to make money where their competition cannot. 

With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, OEM and aftermarket customers.

CMT is the creator of LinerSolution™ and CrystaLiner™, the “Original Clear Bed Liner™ For all product information call 888-477-6839 or visit www.linersolution.com

 
Auto Paint Protection
Tuesday, 06 April 2010

Palmer, MA - (March 31, 2010) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) is pleased to introduce CrystalEdgeTM; their newest, technologically advanced, liquid applied, clear paint protection  coating system.

Now, protect the front nose, rear trunk area, door edges, rocker panels and more on any vehicle, without any patterns or expensive equipment to buy. CrystalEdgeTM has no solvents or VOC's, provides outstanding performance, and allows a tapered edge buffing option.

Up until now, getting into the paint protection market would have required thousands of dollars in equipment, days of training, and painstaking application precision, not to mention less than state of the art results and hundreds of patterns to stock. Now, with less than $100 and minimal instruction, CMT's liquid applied CrystalEdgeTM will change the way you reach new levels of profitability.

"Solving problems is what we excel in and enabling automotive professionals to thrive in adversarial times is one of those problems that we are addressing," commented John Becker IV, President of CMT.  "All along, we have created products that offer the opportunity for new and innovative profit centers that create jobs and help revitalize our economy. It isn't the same world it used to be. Now, we are not only inventing new products and technologies, but also eliminating business and structural barriers to the installer's success.  Every person needs to understand that their success is dependent upon helping others meet their needs. This responsibility and understanding should pervade our companies, our industry and our nation."

Unlike other paint protection systems, CrystalEdgeTM does not require anything special other than a unique roller (included in the kit) and the proprietary liquid paint protection coating material. One kit provides enough coverage for the nose area of two vehicles.  CrystalEdgeTM is the perfect add-on product for body shops, used and new car dealers, and mobile technicians. CrystalEdgeTM can be used on cars, trucks, heavy trucks, equipment, RV's, motorcycles and trailers, to name only a few applications.

With more than 30 patents between them, CMT's R&D personnel have over 70 years of coating formulation and over 22 years specializing in formulating 100% solids, eco-friendly coating systems in the polyurea based coatings industry. CMT's technologies equip some market leaders to do what others consider to be "impossible" while empowering those on the cutting edge to make money where their competition cannot.

 With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications, CMT enables its customers to "Solve Today's Real World Problems with Tomorrow's Technologies" for the homeowner, professional installer, OEM and aftermarket customers.

CMT is the creator of Liner SolutionTM and CrystaLiner®, the "Original Clear Bed LinerTM.  For more product information call 888-477-6839 or visit http://www.linersolution.com.

 
CrystalCare™ Award Winning Headlight Restoration
Thursday, 15 January 2009
The SEMA Global Media Award is given to those products recognized as having the greatest market appeal by the international media present at the 2008 SEMA Show. CrystalCare™ is a headlight restoration product that saves time and money for the professional.

This eye-catching new product is 100% aliphatic and is targeted to those professional installers that want a durable headlight lens restoration product with less cost to install. Due to its advanced technology, CrystalCare™ allows the technician to restore a headlight lens with fewer steps and no spray equipment; saving both time and money. It contains zero MDI in its formulation. (MDI is associated with safety and health concerns in the automotive coatings industry).

"Most owners of older vehicles that possess plastic headlight lens know the fear of not being able to see well while driving at night. This results from the aging and oxidation of the plastic headlight lens." John Becker, CMT president said. "Now, the clarity and headlight power of every vehicle's plastic headlight lens can be restored, saving the driver from that fear and perhaps saving their life and the life of their loved ones." Becker concludes with "Again, this is an example of doing what is right for the customer while empowering the installer to be more profitable with more profit centers."

Call for more information.
 
Exclusive Distribution and Representation Areas Available
Thursday, 06 November 2008

     Creative Material Technologies, Ltd. designs and manufactures technologically advanced coatings and buildings materials, thereby "Solving Today's Problems with Tomorrow's Technologies". Product solutions have been designed for the automotive, building & construction (examples: roofing, flooring, insulation, air barriers, waterproofing), barrier coatings, water feature, waterproofing, building envelope sealing industries, and more. With decades of formulation and raw materials experience, we develop new technologies and product to assist our customers in tackling difficult applications. These solutions are for the homeowner, the contractor, or the OEM customer in the residential, industrial, commercial, or consumer markets. With more than 37 markets, and with little to no competition, the applications are virtually endless. Make our competitive advantage yours...

Focusing on 100% Solids, Zero VOC's, Zero Solvent Technologies
Product Sales; Research & Development Services;
Private Labeling; and Contract Manufacturing Services available
 
SEMA Seminar Addresses OSHA Challenges in Today’s Spray-on Bed Liner Industry
Thursday, 11 October 2007

SEMA Technical Seminar Addresses OSHA Challenges in Today’s Spray-on Bed Liner Industry 

John BeckerPalmer, MA (September 28, 2007) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd., (CMT) home of the CrystaLiner® CLEAR, the “Original Clear Bed Liner,”™ and LinerSolution™ RV Floor Coating Systems, for RV and trailer floors, will present an educational technical seminar at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The presentation, offered by a senior CMT staff member, will focus on the dynamics of the challenges the spray-on installer currently faces.

Issues addressed will include:

• future health, safety and environmental requirements

• how to differentiate your product from the competition

• how to successfully operate a mobile spray operation

• establishing controls and systems for consistent quality and profitability

• diversifying your market from the black spray-on bed liner market

• benefiting from the growing OEM installed bed liner market

• expanding your market into spray-on stone impingement applications (leading edge, rocker panels, etc.)

• can a profit really be made in today’s spray-on bed liner industry?
CMT President, John C. Becker IV, was invited to speak at the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) New England Region Managers Meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, March 1st of this year. OSHA representatives heard of new engineering control techniques and cutting edge chemistry improvements that reduce or eliminate MDI exposure for the spray on bed liner installer.

The Seminar will take place on Thursday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center—Room # N239.

With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications including foam, wood, marine and fiberglass, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For product information call 888-477-6839. www.clearbedliner.com SEMA Booth 33730.

 
Precious Metals Added to CrystaLiner’s Spray-On Metallic Product Line For Bed Liners
Thursday, 06 September 2007
Precious Metals Added to CrystaLiner’s Spray-On Metallic Product Line For Bed Liners

Palmer, MA – (September 6, 2007) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) home of the CrystaLiner® CLEAR, the “Original Clear Bed Liner,”® has announced the release of CrystaLiner® Precious Metals Metallic Series, the industry’s only 100% solids, low pressure, spray-on metallic product for new and existing truck bed liners.

Adding to an already impressive array of metallic options, the Precious Metals lineup includes copper, silver, and gold, making for a colorful palette of choices for the increasingly customization oriented consumer. This environmentally friendly product is guaranteed not to split, crack, peel, bubble or rot, when properly installed. The CrystaLiner® Metallics are designed for long service life and to be weather resistant under the harshest conditions.

The Precious Metals Series, as well as the Rainbow (green, red, blue, rose) and Black metallic options, are all 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. They contain zero MDI in their formulation. (MDI has been associated with safety and health concerns in the spray-on bed liner industry). With the addition of the new Precious Metals Metallic Series, CrystaLiner® continues to address the spray on bed liner installer’s need to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering something unique while using safer chemistry.

One of the most unique innovations about our line of metallics, as well as our original CrytaLiner® CLEAR, is the capability of installers to operate under conditions previously thought impossible”, John Becker, President of CMT, expressed. “Humid conditions used to make for impossible adhesion. Our products and equipment are designed, with proper training and installation, to allow for an error-free application under just about any temperature and humidity level. This opens up a brand new arena for installers and mobile application brings on new and exciting possibilities for expanding the Installer's market.”

All CrystaLiner® spray on bed liner products are designed for long service life and to be weather resistant under the harshest conditions. The new Precious Metals Metallic Series can be used either as a texture coat to dress up a black bed liner or as the spray on bed liner itself. Warm and cold spray options are available and no spray booth is required.

CMT offers a wide variety of spray on applications requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners and much more. With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications; such as wood, concrete and foam, to name a few, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For product information call 888-477-6839. www.clearbedliner.com SEMA booth 33730.

 
CMT Introduces Pure Polyurea Floor Kit For RV and Hauler Industries
Monday, 27 August 2007
Creative Material Technologies Introduces Pure Polyurea Floor Kit For RV and Hauler Industries

Palmer, MA (August 27, 2007) LinerSolution™, a brand of Creative Material Technologies, Ltd., (CMT) has announced the recent product release of its UV stable, 100% aliphatic, LinerSolution™ RV Floor Coating Systems, for wood RV and trailer floors.

Unlike other dealer or do-it-yourself kits on the market today, all LinerSolution™ kits have zero MDI, no solvents, zero VOC’s, no fillers and are totally UV stable. In addition, the LinerSolution™ coating is a functional coating with excellent physical properties unlike the UV topcoats used in the industry today. It’s guaranteed not to chalk out, discolor or fade under normal operating conditions. LinerSolution™ is compatible and will adhere to all wood floors.

The kits are available in several sizes. The Small Floor Kit—good for 80 square feet—and retails for $229. The kit includes ½ gallon of brush on primer, 1 gallon of roll/brush on pure Polyurea material, six 9” rollers, three 3” rollers, and floor flair, which are accent and texture broadcast materials to “dress up” the floor or provide slip resistance.

The Medium Floor Kit size will handle 160 square feet and retails for $429. It includes 1-gallon brush on primer, 2 gallons of roll/brush on pure Polyurea material, twelve 9” rollers, six 3” rollers, and floor flair.

The Dealer Floor Kit will handle 10 jobs of 80 square feet, or 800 square feet. This kit retails for $1,979 and includes 5 gallons brush on primer, 10 gallons of roll/brush on pure Polyurea material, twenty-four 9” rollers, forty-eight 3” rollers, and floor flair.

“Your imagination is the only thing stopping you from having a floor like no one else”, said John Becker, president of CMT. After the primer, a colored base coat goes down giving you the background color. Into that base coat you may apply any combination of the three different colors of decorative accent chips that enhance the floor to an almost 3-D effect. These are all included in the kit. Then you will add a texture media to the degree of traction and slip resistance. The clear topcoat, while adding clarity, is a truly functional coating impervious to water, oil, dents or chips. There are no seams or joints and the end result is the look and performance of a very high-end floor for a fraction of the cost. This is a great turn-key opportunity for the do-it-yourselfer, mobile technician and RV dealers.

LinerSolution™ is another health conscious family of products from CMT, the same company that introduced CrystaLiner®, the “Original Clear Bed Liner.™ CrystaLiner® Clear is 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. It contains zero MDI in its formulation. CMT offers a wide variety of spray on coating and foam systems requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners.

With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications including foam, wood, marine and fiberglass, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For product information call 888-477-6839. www.linersolution.com SEMA Booth 33730.

 
CrystaLiner® Adds Rainbow Color Series to Spray on Bed Liner Lineup
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
CrystaLiner® Adds Rainbow Color Series to Spray on Bed Liner Lineup

Palmer, MA – (July 23, 2007) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) home of CrystaLiner® CLEAR, the “Original Clear Bed Liner,”® has now added a rainbow of colors to their line up of spray on bed liner product.

Along with CrystaLiner® CLEAR and CrystaLiner® Metallics, the industry’s only 100% solids low-pressure spray-on metallic product for existing truck bed liners, the company now introduces green, blue and rose metallics.  These materials may be used for the entire truck bed or as an accent texture coat.

The Rainbow Series, as well as the black and silver metallics, are is 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. It contains zero MDI in its formulation. (MDI has been associated with safety and health concerns in the spray-on bed liner industry). With the addition of these new colors CrystaLiner® continues to address the spray on bed liner installer’s need to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering something unique while using safer chemistry.

“Offering consumers a choice in colors for their bed liner has always been a challenge”, John Becker, CMT president said. “Black was pretty much your option. With our Rainbow series, dealers and installers have the opportunity to offer a whole new look using a safer chemistry as well. Every pick up truck owner loves to personalize their vehicle in a way that makes it totally unique. Now there is no reason not to have fun designing and “customerizing” your bed liner!”

All CrystaLiner® spray on bed liner products are designed for long service life and to be weather resistant under the harshest conditions. The new colors can be used either as a texture coat to dress up a black bed liner or as the spray on bed liner itself. Warm and cold spray options are available and no spray booth is required. This environmentally friendly product is guaranteed under normal operating conditions not to split, crack, peel, bubble or rot, when properly installed.

CMT offers a wide variety of spray on applications requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners and much more. With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications; such as wood, concrete and foam, to name a few, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For product information call 888-477-6839. www.clearbedliner.com SEMA booth 33730.
 
CrystaLiner® Metallics
Tuesday, 19 June 2007

CrystaLiner® Metallics Brings “Bed Liner Bling” to Spray on Bed Liner Market
Palmer, MA – (June 18, 2007) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) home of the CrystaLiner® CLEAR, the “Original Clear Bed Liner,”® has announced the release of CrystaLiner® Metallics, the industry’s only 100% solids spray-on metallic product for existing truck bed liners.

This eye-catching new product is 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. It contains zero MDI in its formulation. (MDI has been associated with safety and health concerns in the spray-on bed liner industry). CrystaLiner® Metallics addresses the spray on bed liner installer’s need to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering something unique while using safer chemistry.

“Consumers today want originality, choices and a little pizzazz,” John Becker, CMT president said. “With CrystaLiner® Metallics you now have the opportunity to create a whole new look to that existing bed liner. Every truck owner knows that the traditional black bed liner is nothing special. Now, every truck can be dressed up and personalized in a way that makes it totally unique without losing any functionality of a spray on bed liner.” Becker concluded, “Finally, “customerization” for bed liners.”

CrystaLiner® Spray on Bed liner Metallics are designed for long service life and to be weather resistant under the harshest conditions. Currently, black metallic and silver metallic are available, and can be used either as a texture coat to dress up a black bedliner or as the spray on bed liner itself. Additional colors are expected soon and will include blue, rose, and even a gold, to name a few. Warm and cold spray options are available and no spray booth is required. This environmentally friendly product is guaranteed under normal operating conditions not to split, crack, peel, bubble or rot, when properly installed.

CMT offers a wide variety of spray on applications requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners and much more. With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For spray on bed liner or other product information call 888-477-6839. www.clearbedliner.com

SEMA booth 33730.

Call for information regarding opportunities in the spray in bedliner business.
 
Creative Material Technologies Introduces LinerSolution™ Refurb Kit
Monday, 18 June 2007

Creative Material Technologies Introduces LinerSolution™ Refurb Kit, a Zero VOC, 100% Aliphatic REFURB KIT for the Truck Industry

Palmer, MA LinerSolution, a brand of Creative Material Technologies, Ltd., (CMT) has announced the recent product release of its UV stable, 100% aliphatic, LinerSolutionREFURB KIT for truck beds.

This portable, no-spray formula covers existing truck bed liners with a brush and roll on pure polyurea finish that conforms to the existing liner texture. Two products are available, the single truck REBURB KIT and the 10-gallon bulk REFURB KIT, which has been designed for truck professionals. The 10-gallon REFURB KIT comes in true black and provides enough material for 18-20 short bed trucks. In addition, all required applicators are provided.

Unlike other do-it-yourself truck bed liner kits on the market today, LinerSolutionREFURB KIT has zero MDI, no solvents, zero VOC’s, no fillers and is totally UV stable. In addition, the LinerSolutionREFURB KIT coating is a functional coating with excellent physical properties unlike the UV topcoats used in the industry today. The single coat coverage means no topcoat required, which saves time and money. It’s guaranteed not to chalk out, discolor or fade under normal operating conditions for five years. LinerSolutionis compatible and will adhere to all commonly sprayed bed liners in the marketplace today. No sanding is required during prep.

An excellent Turn-key business opportunity for the do-it-yourselfer, mobile technician truck dealers, body shop and the spray on bed liner community that immediately enhances resale value of used trucks, LinerSolutionhas little to no odor, is environmentally safe, and creates a tough and durable finish.

LinerSolutionis another health conscious family of products from CMT, the same company that introduced CrystaLiner® , the “Original Clear Bed Liner.® CrystaLiner® CLEAR is 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. It contains zero MDI in its formulation. CMT offers a wide variety of spray on coating and foam systems requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray in truck bed liner equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners and much more.

With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications, including foam, wood, marine and glass, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For product information call 888-477-6839. www.linersolution.com SEMA booth 33730

Call for more information regarding the Spray on Bed Liner Business or
Spray in Truck Bed Liner Equipment.
 
OSHA Consultancy Presentation
Thursday, 24 May 2007

Creative Material Technologies President, John C. Becker IV, Presents "Understanding MDI Alternatives" at OSHA Region I Consultancy Meeting

Palmer, MA (May 23, 2007) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd. (CMT) President, John C. Becker IV, once again had the attention of OSHA,

(Occupational Safety & Health Administration), at their Regional Consultants Meeting in Mystic, CT on May 2nd.

Becker's presentation included the market conditions for the growing spray on bed liner market sector. Presently, spray-on bed liners are gaining market share 20 times faster than drop-ins and the numbers indicate that 72% of spray-on bed liners are aftermarket installed. These numbers only add to the ever-growing health and safety concern, which, in turn, increases OSHA's attention and focus to address this health issue.

The job of the OSHA Consultancy Program is to act as a non-enforcement arm of OSHA; to reach out and assist spray on facilities in order for them to acquire and maintain compliance with OSHA standards, requirements and regulations. Four of OSHA's ten Regions have had ongoing Regional Emphasis Programs regarding MDI exposure in the spray on bed liner market. It is expected that OSHA will soon announce that these Regional Emphasis Programs will be replaced with a National Emphasis Program aimed at reducing the MDI exposure health hazards that have been inherent in the spray-on bedliner industry. 

The identified health problem that has been on the OSHA "radar" is known as MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate). MDI is found in every spray on product on the market today, with the exception of Crystaliner®, a Creative Material Technologies brand. CrystaLiner®, the "Original Clear Bed Liner"®, caught the attention of OSHA due to the product being 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's and containing zero MDI in its formulation. In addition, CMT's Voyager Spray Pump is a focus as it empowers the spray on installer with an innovative and safer method of applying high performance coatings.

The OSHA Consultancy group has been formed to work with automotive bed liner spray shops in meeting the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for MDI-which is .02 parts per million-in order to prevent enforcement action against the spray shop.

OSHA's goal in this matter is twofold:

1. To assist those businesses that are having difficulty meeting the existing PEL through consulting services involving engineering control improvements and personal protective equipment implementation; and

2. To enforce existing PEL exposure ceiling limitations, thereby reducing employee exposures to these health and safety hazards.

"An unfortunate truth is that the spray-on bed liner industry has not been very proactive in addressing the regulatory issues," Becker stated, and in answering the question as to why installers may not be voluntarily complying, Becker listed numerous problems:

  • The lack of education and information on the product and their chemistry
  • Suppliers not pursuing safer raw material options that may be available
  • Perceived inconsistencies in enforcement approaches
  • A feeling of fear in believing that OSHA is the enemy when the real risk may be their own material

"Installers face an even more difficult road to safety and reorganization," Becker went on to say. "Currently, there is no industry recognized certification or formal training program. In some cases installers have bought into the suppliers short term profit promise, thereby valuing dollars over quality and safety."

In addition to CrystaLiner®, CMT offers a wide variety of spray on applications designed specifically to address the unique requirements of the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. Formulations include roofs, foundations, decks, pond and pools, garage, commercial and industrial floors, foam, and an application specifically for detailers and mobile technicians. All formulations require no spray booth. CMT provides training and low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for all applications. For more information about bed liner systems or a spray on bed liner business www.clearbedliner.com

 
Spray Truck Bed Liner Suppliers - OSHA - Safety
Tuesday, 13 March 2007
CMT President, John C. Becker IV, at OSHA Regional Managers Meeting
About Spray On Truck Bed Liner Suppliers' Issues

Palmer, MA (March 12, 2007) Creative Material Technologies, Ltd. (CMT) President, John C. Becker IV, had the rapt attention of over 30 Administrators and assistant Administrators at the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Regional Managers Meeting in Newport, RI on March 1st

Becker's 90-minute presentation surrounding the spray-on bed liner industry brought such an avalanche of questions and discussion that the presentation was allowed to extend to two full hours. Becker had been invited by OSHA to speak on CMT's approach to providing safer chemistry and innovative application equipment to the bed liner industry, currently fraught with health and safety issues.

CrystaLiner®, the "Original Clear Bed Liner"®, caught the attention of OSHA due to the product being 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's and containing zero MDI in its formulation. In addition, CMT's Voyager Spray Pump was a focus as it affords the installer with an innovative and safer method of applying high performance coatings.

Three of OSHA's ten Regions have had ongoing Regional Emphasis Programs, regarding MDI exposure, in the spray on bed liner market.  It is expected that these Regional Emphasis Programs will be replaced with a National Emphasis Program aimed at reducing the MDI exposure health hazards that have been inherent in the spray-on bedliner industry. 

Health hazards in spray-on bedliner applications include exposure to various solvents and a group of contaminants known as isocyanates. The most commonly used isocyanate is MDI, which has been linked to severe respiratory and health problems. 

Right now, OSHA's goal is twofold:

1. To assist businesses those are having difficulty meeting existing safety standards

2. To enforce existing exposure limitations, thereby reducing employee exposures to these health and safety hazards 

"An unfortunate truth is that the spray-on bed liner industry has not been very proactive in addressing the regulatory issues," Becker stated, and in answering the question as to why installers may not be voluntarily complying, Becker listed numerous problems:

  • the lack of education and information on the products
  • spray on truck bed liner suppliers telling their installers that the chemistry is "just the way it is" and not pursuing safer chemistry options that may be available
  • perceived inconsistencies in enforcement approaches
  • a feeling of fear in believing that OSHA is the enemy when the real risk is their own material 

"Installers face an even more difficult road to safety and reorganization," Becker went on to say. "Currently, there is no industry recognized certification or formal training program. In some cases installers have bought into the suppliers short term profit promise, thereby valuing dollars over quality and safety."

In addition to CrystaLiner, CMT offers a wide variety of spray on applications designed specifically to address the unique requirements of the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. Formulations include roofs, foundations, decks, pond and pools, garage, commercial and industrial floors, foam, and an application specifically for detailers and mobile technicians. All formulations require no spray booth. CMT provides training and low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for all applications. Dealer Inquiries about the spray in bed liner business welcome www.clearbedliner.com

 

 
OSHA Invites SEMA Member to Regional Managers Meeting
Tuesday, 20 February 2007

Palmer, MA (February 20, 2007) SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) member, Creative Material Technologies, Ltd., (CMT) President, John C. Becker IV, has been invited to speak at the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) New England Region Managers Meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, March 1st.

CMT's revolutionary new product, CrystaLiner®, the "Original Clear Bed Liner®, has been making nationwide news since last fall. CrystaLiner is 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. It contains zero MDI in its formulation.

 "We are very pleased about this opportunity to present and discuss real issues facing the spray on bed liner community," Becker said. "Our presentation will include discussion of new engineering control techniques that reduces MDI exposure. We will also focus on safer chemistry alternatives that eliminate MDI exposure for the spray on bed liner installer."

CMT offers a wide variety of spray on coating and foam systems requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners. With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications, CMT is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For product information call 888-477-6839. http://www.clearbedliner.com/

 
Creative Material Technologies Introduces Voyager Portable Spray Pump
Monday, 19 February 2007
 Palmer, MA Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) home of CrystaLiner®, the "Original Clear Bed Liner"® introduces the Voyager Portable Spray Pump for two component systems.

Have you been looking for a portable spray equipment alternative to your current inefficient spray system; or looking for a spray system that will equip you for a growing number of new applications?  If so, the Voyager Spray Pump with its mobility, versatility, compact size, and cost benefits may be the solution to your toughest application challenges.

The Voyager Spray Pump can spray or pump more types of 2K products than other systems. It allows you to spray using a regular 110V, 15A power source and the on-board battery allow you to spray even where there is no power source available. The Voyager can spray a virtually unlimited volume of material without stopping and its fluid transfer capacity neatly and easily breaks down drums into pails or fills cartridges. The Voyager provides you with a significant cost savings over buying pre-filled cartridges and it efficiently eliminates pigment-settling problems found in most cartridge systems.

  • completely portable - less than 40 pounds
  • application of 2K coatings, polyurethane foam, or crack/joint fill
  • quick system changeover saves time in changing coating systems
  • low-pressure system means less material atomized into the air
  • reduces overspray
  • patent pending pumping mechanism pushes and pulls material, thereby reducing waste
  • purchase includes one day specialized training

Applications allow for more revenue sources including, but not limited to, truck bed liners, deck/dock coatings, boat coatings, concrete floors/decks, spray foams, waterproofing, and roof coatings. 877-257-7729  http://www.voyagerspray.com/

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New Product Release
Wednesday, 10 January 2007
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Revolutionary, Clear Spray-On Bed Liner Product Introduced to Automotive Industry

Palmer, MA - Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) has announced the release of CrystaLiner®, the "Original Clear Bed Liner."® This remarkable new product is 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. It contains zero MDI in its formulation. (MDI has been associated with safety and health concerns in the spray-on bed liner industry). CrystaLiner® addresses the automotive industry's need for a clear, high performance coating that provides installers with safer chemistry. 

This environmentally friendly product is guaranteed not to split, crack, peel, bubble or rot, when properly installed. The CrystaLiner® is designed for long service life and to be weather resistant under the harsh conditions.

CMT offers a wide variety of spray on applications requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners. With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications, CMT, home of DynaLiner® and CrystaLiner®, is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer.  Dealer Inquiries welcome www.clearbedliner.com

 
Technical Seminars Focus on High Performance Coatings Suitable for Mobile Application
Wednesday, 27 December 2006
Palmer, MA (December 27, 2006) CrystaLiner®, a brand of Creative Material Technologies, Ltd., (CMT) will hold two technical seminars at the 6th Mobile Tech Expo 2007 show in Clearwater, FL this January.

In "Separating Fact from Fiction in the Mobile Application of Bed Liners," CMT's President, John C. Becker IV will focus on the real issues surrounding bed liner and other high performance coatings from the technical, or formulator's, viewpoint. This discussion will be extremely valuable to potential mobile bed liner and automotive spray on trim installers. It will provide a broader understanding of why things work the way they do in the bed liner and high performance coatings world. Seminar will be held Thursday morning, January 18th on the upper level of The Harborview Center.

In "Managing Current and Future Challenges in Mobile Application of High Performance Coatings," Becker will explore issues like OSHA regulations, site control for mobile spray application areas, safety and health concerns, market strategies, unfair competition, less than competent installers, and maintaining profitability. Business strategies discussed will include technical training, and viable opportunities for the future that will help the mobile spray on coating installer not only manage, but even profit from these challenges. Seminar will be held Thursday afternoon, January 18th on the upper level of The Harborview Center.

CrystaLiner®, the "Original Clear Bed Liner® is 100% aliphatic and 100% solids, with no solvents or VOC's. It contains zero MDI in its formulation. CMT offers a wide variety of spray on coating and foam systems requiring no spray booth, and innovative low cost spray equipment through Voyager Spray Systems for installing spray on bed liners. With a multitude of coating formulations designed specifically to address the unique requirements of different applications, CMT, home of CrystaLiner®, is able to assist customers in solving real world problems with high-performance product solutions for the homeowner, professional installer, and OEM customer. For training, e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . For product information call 888-477-6839.

http://www.clearbedliner.com/   Booth #201.

 
Dealer Fixed Operations Newsletter
Friday, 25 August 2006

Company launches "clear" spray-on bed liner product
Creative Material Technologies, Ltd (CMT) has announced the release of CrystaLiner, the "Original Clear Bed Liner" that the company says less toxic to installers and just as long-lasting as other products on the market. The company also says installers don't need a spray booth to apply the product.

DynaLiner Spray on Bedliner

 
Motor'n TV
Thursday, 24 August 2006

motorntv.com - CrystaLiner® addresses the automotive industry’s need for a clear, high performance ... The CrystaLiner® is designed for long service life and to be weather

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