Case Studies

Case Study: NAVAIR (US NAVY)
Crossroads received a call one day from someone connected to the US Navy. They inquired “Do you make rocket launcher paint?” The president of Crossroads happened to field the call. His reply was “No, but I’m sure we can formulate one.” That is how a lot of our relationships develop. Someone has a coating problem or need and we solve it. Read More (PDF - 38.7 KB)

Hearth and Home Technologies Case Study
The Colville, Washington division of Hearth and Home Technologies (HHT) launched the most advanced pellet stove on the market in early 2005. The new design exceeded consumer’s expectations and criteria, which resulted in a 400% increase in production at HHT, Colville.

The increase in stove production subsequently led to an increase in the use of their high heat solvent based stove paint. Due to the increase, the Washington State Department of Ecology required that HHT renew their permits and decrease the percentage of HAPS and TAPS used in their existing high heat stove paints. Read More (PDF - 41.1 KB)