Metromation Honored at CoatingsTech Conference – Exciting Spring Ahead

Metromation recently participated in the 2025 CoatingsTech Conference in Pittsburgh, where our CEO Ralph J. Woerheide, together with Dr. David Fairhurst and Dr. Ravi Sharma, was honored with the Best Paper Award. The recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to advancing measurement technologies for the coatings industry and delivering practical innovations for R&D, QC, and production environments.

Beyond the award, the event was a great opportunity to connect with peers, gain fresh insights, and enjoy the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere of Pittsburgh in springtime.

Just a few days later, on May 1, we had the privilege of introducing SpraySpy, our advanced spray pattern analysis system, to the Detroit Society for Coatings Technology. The presentation was met with great interest and enthusiastic feedback, reinforcing the value of precision and transparency in application processes.

Looking ahead, we are excited to join the Great Lakes Coatings Conference in Ann Arbor from June 10–12. Metromation will present three of its key technologies:

  • Liquid Color Measurement (LCM)

  • MagnoMeter from Mageleka Inc.

  • And lead sessions on automation and smart production for the coatings industry

We look forward to meeting industry professionals, sharing ideas, and driving the conversation around digital transformation in coatings.

Metromation has a sister now!

Metromation will focus on testing equipment, production equipment, and related services. In January, our chemical business was transitioned to NASOTIC Inc. (www.nasotic.com), a company founded by Ralph Woerheide with the vision of delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions to the chemical industry. NASOTIC specializes in high-quality fine chemicals that support innovation across the paint and coatings industry and beyond.

One of NASOTIC’s standout products is PS-GPS, a smart additive that suppresses microbial growth in water-based systems—without the need for traditional preservatives like MIT/CMIT or bronopol. Since PS-GPS is not classified as a biocide, it requires no special labeling and is not subject to the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), simplifying compliance. Made from TSCA-listed ingredients, it delivers proven long-term stability—even after 28 days at 40°C and multiple microbial challenges—and is effective at low dosages between 0.6–1.6%.

New Article in the PCI Magazine from our President Ralph J. Woerheide

Ralph wrote an article about AI, its challenges for the Paint and Coatings Industry which was published in the well recognized PCI Magazine. You will find it here. Have fun!

LCM Gonio

Happy New Year for the Industry

Starting January 1, 2025, Metromation will serve as the exclusive sales partner of ORONTEC in Germany. Metromation’s founder and president, Ralph, co-founded ORONTEC in 2014, pioneering the development of Liquid Color Measurement (LCM) technology for the paint and coatings industry. Since its inception, this innovation has empowered companies worldwide, significantly reducing color testing times and boosting productivity.

Metromation is excited to build on this success in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, leveraging synergies with other advanced solutions for precise and efficient testing in or near production environments.

Liquid Color Measurement exemplifies a key component of the “Smart Paint Factory” vision—a concept championed by Ralph in collaboration with industry partners. With its ability to deliver full digital integration, utilize digital color standards, and support a high degree of automation, LCM is the ideal solution for companies looking to meet the increasing technical demands of modern paint systems, accelerate product development cycles, and streamline paint production.

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