Vista, CA. July 19, 2011. This week at AWFS 2011, Apollo Sprayers International, Inc., are showcasing their most advanced HVLP Turbine – Apollo Model 1050VR. The development of Apollo’s Precision Series turbines was inspired by changes in state environmental regulations and increased attention to environmental impacts that are resulting in an industry-wide transition to higher efficiency spray application technology.

John Darroch, Apollo President and CEO said, “We’re proud to have responded to this important challenge with the introduction of Apollo Model 1050VR. Apollo has chosen to not merely meet the regulation standards, but to exceed them.” The new 5-stage has more power in addition to variable speed, pressure control and other unique precision and safety features.

Apollo Model 1050VR has been submitted to the 2011 AWFS Sequoia Award in both the “product innovation” and “green” categories. Says John Darroch, “ The 1050VR is a breakthrough product because, when finishing becomes this easy and controllable, people will have a guaranteed quality finish. They can do more and better work as a direct result of their investment in high quality equipment. It is win/win for everyone – and most of all, it is a win for the environment.”

Not only can the Apollo 1050VR create a superb finish, it offers the user more controllable, more predictable operation and results with the positive outcomes of saving energy, time, amount and cost of coatings. Bill Boxer, Apollo VP and COO, noted that the 1050VR system provides “22% more power to perfectly atomize “green” coatings including waterbornes, and an array of higher viscosities – in fact, just about any contemporary coating.”

Unique technology and precision features:

• The finisher has the increased power needed to produce ultra-fine atomization creating a remarkably consistent smooth finish while achieving 80-90% transfer efficiency.
• For the first time, a finisher can automatically calibrate the speed of their HVLP turbine, see it on an LCD read-out and can easily replicate the result, time after time.
• The LCD display shows atomizing pressure accurate to 0.10PSI.
• The Pressure Control System  (PCS) controls motor speed, voltage and amperage worldwide, adjusting automatically for altitude and barometric pressure.
• Precision FreeFlo™ Filter Warning LED indicates when filters are restricted.  Green for clean, red for partially or fully obstructed.

Apollo Model 1050VR promotes a cleaner, safer working environment:

• The high transfer efficiency prevents the addition of particulates to the atmosphere making the air more breathable for the equipment operator and reduces pollution of the general environment.
• Built-in Thermal Overload Protection. If the motor overheats, the 1050VR will shut down and cannot re-start until cool-down has taken place. In an industrial and heavy-use environment, this not only protects the user but also promotes machine longevity.

John Darroch invites readers of this article to come get an up close look at the world’s most advanced HVLP system at AWFS in Las at Apollo Sprayers, Booth 2531.

Vista, CA. July 1, 2011. Apollo Sprayers International, Inc. has received a prestigious award from MOTOR China Magazine. The Hearst publication is the leading monthly magazine for the Chinese automotive maintenance and repair market. Apollo received the honor for their new Apollo Power Series HVLP Turbine Systems and The AtomiZer™ 7500 Spray Gun as being amongst the “Top 20 Most Innovative and Imported Tools” exported from the United States to China.

Bill Boxer, Apollo Sprayers Senior Vice President and COO received the award in person at the Awards Banquet in Beijing.  Says Boxer, “To my immense surprise, satisfaction and pride, we were named #2 of the “Top 20 Most Innovative and Imported Tools” in that marketplace. I accepted the award on behalf of everyone at Apollo Sprayers and Mr. Dong YiPeng, Managing Director of Shanghai Spray Mechanical, Co. Ltd., our honored representative in the China market.”

John Darroch, Apollo President and CEO said, “We are honored to be part of America’s important program of increasing our exports to China since China is the largest export market for American goods outside of North America. Apollo is expanding internationally and we have focused on our exports to Europe, South America, Asia and Australia.  In addition we are moving into new vertical markets beyond our traditional woodworking base.”

MOTOR China’s editorial is aimed at managers and technicians in leading state-owned and privately owned repair maintenance depots in China’s huge, emerging market.  Bill Boxer commented, “It was especially gratifying to receive this recognition from the automotive marketplace. The award was given for continual development and improvement of tools and equipment that are as technologically advanced as today’s vehicles.”

Vista, CA. June 11, 2011. Apollo Sprayers International, Inc., in collaboration with Woodcraft, Inc. has created an HVLP Finishing Education course specifically for Woodcraft employees.  Bill Boxer, Senior Vice President and COO of Apollo, said “We worked closely with Woodcraft to develop an education program to enable their staff to better understand HVLP techniques, equipment, and service. Woodcraft staff are great ambassadors for new technology and this gives them the information and tools they need to demonstrate the technique for their customers.

John A. Darroch, Apollo President and CEO, commented, “ we were proud to be invited to design the half-day instruction program. It offers an overview of finishing technology, HVLP turbines, spray guns and related accessories. “  Upon satisfactory completion of the program, which is conducted by Apollo staff members, the Woodcraft store and participating staff members receive a course completion certificate.

Vista, CA. 24 February 2011.  Apollo Sprayers International, Inc.,  is proud to announce their new relationship with Woodcraft, Supply, LLC.  John Darroch, President and CEO of Apollo, said “We are absolutely delighted to ally ourselves with a great company like Woodcraft.  We have much in common: a dedication to quality, a passion for giving woodworkers what they need most, and a long history of serving those needs. Woodcraft has been going for more than 80 years, Apollo for more than 40, that’s a great heritage that will benefit woodworkers all over the country.”

The Apollo/Woodcraft relationship will roll out over coming months.  Apollo’s Senior VP and COO, Bill Boxer, said that Apollo’s strong reputation in powerful HVLP systems was appealing to Woodcraft. Boxer said, “We’ve been working with in house Woodcraft staff, technical and phone support staff to familiarize them with Apollo products and systems, including the new Apollo Power Series, as they become available through Woodcraft stores,  their website and their printed catalog from April, 2011.”

John Darroch said that the association between the two companies would be a great asset to Woodcraft customers, “Woodcraft wanted to meet the exacting requirements of dedicated woodworkers, people for whom an excellent finish is absolutely critical.” Apollo TrueHVLP™ turbine systems have continually evolved through Apollo’s close collaboration with coatings manufacturers so that they are exceptionally well positioned to spray both higher viscosity waterbased coatings as well as the more traditional solvent-based coatings.

Bill Boxer added, “The Woodcraft reputation is such that customers turn to them for information and classes in their in-store classrooms. We’ll be working closely to develop an education program to help everyone who purchases an Apollo Sprayer Turbine System or Conversion gun to achieve the finest finish.”

Apollo Sprayers International, Inc.,

For more than 40 years, Apollo Sprayers have been committed to producing highly innovative low overspray High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) products for spray finishing. Today their state-of-the-art factory in Vista, California manufactures expertly engineered HVLP products using the latest techniques and sophisticated HVLP technology. Working hand in hand with the coatings industry, the new generation of Apollo Power Series turbines and the range of Apollo Spray Guns provide the finest of finishes, with safe, green technology and products.

Customers and product owners can download a copy in Adobe PDF format from the technical documents section of our website here: Turbine Instruction Manual 2010

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We go North to Fairbanks, St. Petersburg and Oslo and South to Johannesburg, Buenos Aires and Melbourne.

Apollo Turbines and Conversion Guns are spraying in Beijing, Bangkok, Tel Aviv and Cairo.  We are in high tech places such as the US military in Iraq, and fun places like salons that do UV Sunless tanning -  www.hvlpsun.com . The White House, Disney and movie stars all have Apollo Sprayers.

Apollo Sprayers sprays chocolate on fancy cakes, sunless tanning solutions on people, wings on airplanes, trim on yachts and new surfaces on bath tubs.

So, if you would like to share a unique place your Apollo Sprayer has gone or a special coating you have used, please send a note to Apollo Sprayers.

Superbly engineered, the HVLPsun™ Tanning Systems and Mist Applicators put perfect control in the technician’s hands. HVLPsun™ motors produce a high volume of air (CFM) at a very low pressure (PSI). Our Mist Applicators have all stainless steel fluid parts, to atomize the solution into tiny perfect particles in a precision controlled spray fan. Tanning solution is applied gently, in a fine layer, which maximizes skin and DHA adhesion for an absolutely flawless end result.

• Mini Mist® Portable, Affordable, Reliable This unit is designed for medium usage and maximum mobility. Suits the part time and travelling technician.
• Sun Mist ™ Hushed, Vari-Speed, Mobile Excellence Professional mobile unit with variable speed control
• Whisper Mist® Sophisticated Design, Quiet as a Whisper The quietest professional HVLP system available anywhere

Apollo and HVLP Sun the perfect choice for your spray tanning needs.

Apollo Sprayers has a new rebuild kit for the A5510 & A5111 1-Quart Cup Spray Gun, and for the 7500QT 1 Quart Spray Gun. Everything you need, including gaskets and a cleaning brush is included.

To see the contents of the kit and the very special price, please click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page. http://www.thefinishingstore.com/gun_accessories.php

Everyone at both Apollo and Popular Woodworking congratulate Max Latham.  Below are photos of Max’s superb, curved kitchen, both completed and in progress.

We look forward to seeing photos of a beautifully crafted and finished bedroom set.