#atm machine apply

[starryoak]

One thing I suspect will be a major theme of Beyond The Spiderverse is one that Across the Spiderverse lightly touches on in ways that I’ve only half seen pointed out; that society often forces people to become criminals by excluding them from ‘normal’ society.

Now, see, I’ve seen it pointed out with Aaron Davis and, of course, Earth 42 Miles, and that’s completely logical, because our Miles himself explicitly states that they’re good people underneath it all who had little choice but to become villains, but what I haven’t seen pointed out…

…Is that it also applies to our main villain, The Spot. After all, we hear it from the man himself when he tells it to the bodega guy when first robs that ATM machine*, he hasn’t been able to get a job, his family won’t look at him, he has nowhere to go! If you think about the fact that it’s been a year and a half since the incident that turned him into this thing, he didn’t go to crime as his first option! He can’t have, or he wouldn’t be this desperate and terrible at it! He’s doing this because he’s an unemployable freak of nature with a body like a skin-suit! He’s the definition of a person who had no choice but to turn to crime, because he’s visibly incapable of living a normal life!

What I especially find interesting about this is that Miles is easily able to recognize the situation when it applies to his uncle and his alternate self, instantly understanding that they have become criminals not out of malice, but necessity, and yet he absolutely does not seem to recognize this to the full extent he could when it comes to Spot.

But what’s even more interesting is how much that makes sense! Spot literally presents his situation to Miles in a way that is deliberately (at least attempting to) obsfucating his situation! He frames himself as Miles’s nemesis, even though he’s pathetic and miserable and has no plan whatsoever, Miles is fifteen. Of course he doesn’t have the life experience to recognize this man has clearly been abandoned by society and is lashing out in fear and desperation when the man is deliberately provoking him to perceive their situation the way he does!

But in the end, I think that it’s impossible to avoid that the parallels between Miles and Spot go beyond just their connection, but rather, I think the fact that Earth 42 Miles became a villain is intrinsically tied to The Spot and his situation; they’re both people who were given no other choices in life but to turn to crime, and have done terrible things because of it. I genuinely think this will be a theme of the final movie, that society sometimes forces people to become things they otherwise never would because it gives them no other choice.

[moretheta]

so, chrollo's working theory is that hisoka is working with a prince. personally i can't see him being recruited by any of the elder princes (tubeppa and up), both because it's not really their style (no, not even tserriednich. he's way too self-absorbed to have his spotlight stolen IMO) and also because they weren't even hiring bodyguards at the time. one of them would have had to reach out to hisoka, which goes against their pride and also makes no sense because i don't think the guy is quite famous enough to be on the radar of most of these people.

regarding the middling princes, i could see a case being made for 6-8. would be hilarious if tyson sponsered him just because he was a prettyboy. but tyson and luzurus don't really seem in-the-know regarding the inner mechanics of the succession war, so i doubt they've gathered much information on halk's ability; they don't really care enough atm. and salé-salé is dead.

i don't think it's halk either- i think he'd find hisoka morally challenging to say the least. and, most importantly, he's already got a retinue of extremely loyal guards at his disposal. i don't think he's desperate enough to resort to hiring a horny murderer.

the younger princes, however, are pretty desperate. i could see a scenario in which one of the lower-ranked queens would sponser hisoka if he applied and showed off his skills. but that kind of begs the question: why have him on board and not put him to work? he's been at the slot machines this whole time, as far as we know. it wouldn't really make sense to hire a skilled hunter to protect your child but let him run loose playing his own game. i could however see kurapika employing him for recon work, or as some kind of deterrent against the spiders in case he found out independently that they would be on board.

my other theory is that he wasn't employed by a prince at all- perhaps he was hired by a high ranking member of the mafia... maybe one who would have automatically been granted a room in the VVIP lounge on tier one, but vacated it to establish their own hideout... hmm, i wonder who that could be....

[miralyk]

AH hi i'm back, i was absent bc i was participating in the global boycott and taking care of my mom after she needed to go in for appendix surgery, apologies for not warning beforehand on this blog!

activity will still be generally slow due to prioritizing animation classes and trying to apply for internships, but in the meantime, i'll be catching up to asks/messages and doodling small stuff i can atm,, i may even make "lore/explanation" posts for stuff like the ghosts in the machine au lmao, but yes, ty to everyone that reached out and i'm grateful for us all sticking together :'''I

[bearmemesreviews]

Skylanders Review: Trigger Happy

Oh yes, my first fave. Let's talk about one of the many "subspecies" of Skylanders: The Gremlins. You see, since a major part of the Skylanders are the collectible figures, they would obviously need a way to make manufacturing them easier. So, while each figure is obviously unique in how it's detailed, they will often use a specific body type as templates for multiple figures. Similarly to how Neopets and their alternate forms work. Spyro shares the "Dragon Template" with several other characters, which we'll see soon, but for now we have the "Gremlin Template".

[Image: Trigger Happy is a short Gremlin with a Firey orange and sandy tan color scheme. His body is covered in uniformly orange fur, with the inside of his ears and the entire front of his body/the area acting as his face being tan. He has small stumpy feet and muppety three fingered hands with forearms thicker than the rest of his limbs. He has yellow eyes with black irises, almost always crooked, alongside fur around & in-between his eyes that's orange - making a pattern resembling a domino mask. He is almost always smiling with his comically large tongue hanging out, with teeth that are almost human-like with sharp canines. He wields two large pistols designed to fire gold coins, and in this specific image, he's straddling a golden cartoon missile Dr. Strangelove style.]

With Trigger Happy you'll be able to get what the body type is all about. A neckless and round being, more like the head itself is its entire body, supported by four limbs. There's not many of them, but each one is so unique it really does highlight how you can stretch one body type in so many ways.

Trigger Happy is a mysterious little guy, being the token "crazy loose cannon" as his name would suggest. He simply showed up one day, explicitly role playing as a western hero type, and protected frontier towns from bandits with custom-made guns that used coins as ammo. He's a Tech Skylander, as being an engineering savant is basically second nature to all fictional Gremlins, and he can even bring out a Coin Gatling gun as a special move.

He has a high pitch, kinda grating, voice; but in early Skylanders trailers he has an accent that sounded like an incomprehensible mix of Spaniard and Frenchman - almost like he's a Team Fortress 2 character.

In fact, doesn't that game have its own...

Anyway, I love these reviews because it really does highlight why I love my favorites. Trigger has a simple design, but making one of your playable characters marketed towards children a gremlin packing heat is just instantly hilarious. And it's only today, as I'm writing this, that I realize that the pattern of fur on his face is meant to resemble a domino mask. That really ties together his "Goldslinger aesthetic," though I still think he needed a ten-gallon hat.

Alternates: I don't know if I'll talk about all the recolors and occasional redesigns some Skylanders get, but I feel like I should tell you guys that Tigger Appy gets to wear an Evel Knievel Daredevil's costume for Superchargers, the game where the Skylanders get to Mario Kart with Bowser and Donkey Kong. Both he and the other two I reviewed by now have another-other form, but they're so weird we'll have to review those things by themselves down the road.

We'll get to Gimmicks once we get to Giants.

Trigger Happy is a fun exploration of his trope, and it's nice to know that the Skylanders team had bangers right out the gate considering he's one of the first few original Skylanders designed after the beta five.

Motto: "No Gold, No Glory." - Great Catchphrase, even if it's very obvious that it doesn't apply to him specifically. His lore outright states that the townsfolk that he saves get rich from the amount of gold coins his battles leave behind. I think that concept applies to the NPCs of Mario and Sonic games too, considering those two mascots become ATM machines whenever they walk into anything with a sharp corner.

The same thing happens to babies by the way. 4/5.

Trigger Happy gets 5 Chompies. The first of my personal roster.

Those cowards couldn't even be bothered to arm this child.

[lemonsweet]

Do you think the reason people like The Spot so much is because he’s kind of a sympathetic villain? Like yeah as the movie progresses he gets more evil and wants to ruin the life of this teen boy and he causes some destruction and seeks more power to do so, but I keep thinking back to the beginning of the movie where he’s just trying to steal money from an ATM because he was broke and homeless and couldn’t get a job. Like why does Miles feel the need to stop him so bad, considering he wasn’t hurting anyone at that time? What’s The Spot supposed to do to survive? Apply for government disability? And like sure he got into that life changing accident because he worked for an evil corporation or whatever, but under capitalism most people work for an evil corporations at some point. Do you think The Spot is so likable to some because of his tragic backstory? Or do you think it’s just his holes?

from what I've seen of how ppl act abt him on my posts a lot of ppl are calling him meow meows or whatever so I think ppl are going crazy just abt at the conceptual idea of a nerd guy that eats shit trying to rob an ATM and is funny and a "villain." So yeah I think kind of metaphorically a lot of ppl do just like him for his holes. Not to say everyone is being like that ofc ( I like him too) and yeah since all the concept stuff there is like this hes definitely meant to be likeable and sympathetic. (He also was probably like that for almost a year before even doing anything or crossing paths with miles)

(ALSO abt the ATM thing. I don't know if this is me crazy pattern searching but I noticed a lot of parallels with atsv and spiderman 2 which makes sense bc olivia octavius was the original villain for atsv before they changed it so miles had his own thing. i think the ATM part is supposed to mirror the part where dock ock is evilly robbing a bank and throwing people so he can buy more parts for his evil machine which I also think the spot was also doing because all he seems to be doing in his apartment is building dimension colliders, I don't think he actually has to eat or anything. Still doesn't excuse that miles was stopping a dude from stealing non aggressively but o well he's 15 and it's a spiderman movie and he's spiderman. Long parenthetical sorry)

I think the whole part where he gets more power/holes is also symbolic of him also not becoming human/himself anymore like most spiderman villains lose themselves to their own powers but also becoming the "plot." He was a background character (even according to that concept writing he was a background character in his own life treated unfairly by his peers) pulled to the foreground by miles for miles and I think the vision of spot hovering over a bunch of spiderman corpses means that only miles is supposed to fight him too. He's living proof that miles is supposed to be spiderman and that Miguel is wrong.

So yeah I think he's a cool character 👍

[unma]

hello im here to learn about the gideon naming reason

also yeah, machines are the coolest and I love them dearly 🤝

Okay so this is a rather simple one but one that gets a little laugh outta me when I think about it. Alright. Remember this guy?

Him. Yeah. Gilbert. The absolute monster that he is. We all hate him. Some of us hate hate him. I hate hate hate him, especially because Pholia and Echidna did not deserve the shit he put them through.

yeah.

I've mentioned it occasionally, but I am absolutely awful at remembering faces and names. I remember people more often by what they wear, their hair color and how they act and so on, and the same applies to characters. But this means that I will go "Oh, them," give an entire rant about why I want a character dead, and then proceed to not remember their name properly.

And because of that, I once called him Gideon. Specifically when @ashmonarch and I were discussing his Proud quest.

Ever since I made this mistake I have swapped between Gideon and Gilbert for him in my head, entirely by accident and also because I can't be bothered to actually remember his name properly. My hatred for him means I will never actually remember his name proper, and even if I do, I will swap out of spite just cause.

Anyway, my current laptop has been a pain in the ass ever since I got it (like, I literally spent an hour troubleshooting its audio the moment I got it) and is just... worse than my previous one in every way. No touch gestures, two charging ports and both are acting up, it also came with Win 11 which I despise (I never updated my older laptop) and seemingly runs worse than my previous laptop that had half the RAM. No, seriously. 16 gigs of RAM and I can't even play HI3 at a manageable framerate (and I played terraria for years at, like, 10fps, so I have low standards for that) if it even runs at all. Did I mention this thing has no touch gestures? That's so dumb. How am I supposed to use a laptop like that. Also, the function and control keys are swapped. Also, some of the keys have stopped working for no discernible reason, and I might have considered taking this thing to a repair shop or something, if I didn't just want it replaced in general. Oh yeah, no touch gestures. Did I mention that? Not only does that mean I can't use the touchpad as well as I did on my old laptop, the fucking right click button came off at some point and now I have to deal with awkwardly pressing the little circle button inside i. Which, again, wouldn't be a problem with the right click. Also the case is screwed in weirdly for some reason so I couldn't take off the back without fear of damaging it for a good while. Also this thing has bricked on me twice in the last couple of months. For literally no reason. Like it bricked a couple days ago because I tried to restart it. Literally fine 5 minutes ago and then that happens. Okay. Also the function keys are weird (I don't care about this one, it's fine actually, and useful in some places).

I think that large block of text of complaints says enough. I've been procrastinating getting it replaced, but only because I'm a tad busy atm. But in the meantime, having to deal with this hunk of junk means I've grown quite a dislike for it, especially because being a computer science major means I need a reliable computer. Also having it brick on me randomly when I want to write is not ideal.

I hadn't named laptops before, but then I saw someone I follow do the same and thought, huh, that's neat. So I bestowed upon this laptop the name that comes up when I think of things I hate. Gideon. I mean Gilbert. Well, maybe if Gilbert wasn't such an asshole he'd get his name actually properly used, but I hate him so it's Gideon.

And that's the story behind how I named this laptop Gideon.

Extra Gideon hate from when I was liveposting to discord about that arc (and a bit more from after) under the cut:

In general, my opinion on Gilbert comes down to this:

[nippon-nomad]

日本へようこそ！

So you’ve decided to take that leap of faith and book a ticket to Japan have you? Congratulations; You’re in for a treat! Whether you’re drawn to the Island nations plethora of ancient Temples and Sacred spaces or the hustle and bustle of the cityscape, Japan and the Japanese people will leave a lasting impression on you that you will undoubtedly carry with you for all your days.

Japan, as we know it today, has a long history of being known for its distinct culture and traditions, some of which extend back to 300BC, what is referred to as the 'Jomon period'. Many elements of the Japanese culture developed fully undisturbed by outside influences and continue to be practiced with the utmost precision and dedication to the ways of old.

A finely balanced mix of unyielding tradition and ever evolving state of the art technologies, there are numerous other reasons why Japan is considered to be one of the world’s most fascinating countries.

So what exactly can you expect to find in Japan? Here’s a basic breakdown to make planning your trip that bit easier.

Language: The national language of Japan is Japanese. English wayfinding is widely available in major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto however sparingly found in smaller, countryside towns. Other languages commonly found include Chinese and Korean, with a smattering of other Foreign languages also available.

My advice, no matter how short or long a stay you have planned, is to learn even the most basic of Japanese. You’ll be amazed how accommodating the Japanese people can be when even the most basic of attempts at speaking Japanese is made and who knows, you might just end up making some new friends simply just by trying!

As the saying goes, you’ll never know if you don’t go!

Currency, Credit Cards & ATMs: The official currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY).

In Japan, cash is still very much king. While payment by card is becoming more widely accepted in restaurants and stores, my strongest recommendation is to carry a fair amount of cash with you. This applies to travel in major cities (where thankfully ATM’s are more widely accessible; hello 7-11 cash withdrawals!) as well as smaller, less well-appointed country towns.

At the time of posting 100 Japanese Yen (basically the equivalent of our dollar) buys $1.08 AUD and 69 US cents.

Banking: For cash withdrawals majority of Japanese banks will accept foreign cards (though be prepared to be stung by nasty transaction fees if you don’t have a bank card with 0 transaction fees on international withdrawals (hello Citibank!) with some exceptions.

Things to be aware of when your stash of cash starts to dry up is that not any and all ATM’s will accept International bank cards. I mean this literally; I have been stuck in a situation where my Australian bank card would not physically fit into the card slot of an ATM machine. Don’t be like me. Don’t be that person.

Other things to note is that some ATM’s as well as the cards themselves may have a restriction on what time of day money can be withdrawn. Not only that, but often, ATM’s located in banks are only available during banking hours (typically 9AM to 3PM) and not the full 24 hours some of us are used to.

Additionally, depending on your bank and card type, you may incur a daily cap (often￥300,000 which is equivalent to about (at time of posting) just over $3000AUD) on the amount of money that can be withdrawn from your card and account.

Power Plugs: Power plugs in Japan are type A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin.

The standard voltage is 100 V, and the standard frequency is 50 / 60 Hz for those wanting to know.

To save yourselves suffering from having a dead phone or no charge in your camera battery (the literal worst thing for photography enthusiasts) I can’t stress how lifesaving a universal adapter is. Using a universal adapter takes the hassle out of having to purchase dedicated Japanese plugs for your devices and what not.

Just make sure that whatever plug and or adapter you go for has surge protection and a converter for hairdryers and hot tools. Let’s not be causing the entire hotel to experience an electricity surge now.

Safety: Japan is one of the safest countries in the world and is perfect for solo travellers.

Being a woman and one that enjoys solo travel, I can personally attest for the safety of Japan. While not recommended (let’s use some common sense here people), the chances of getting mugged while meandering around the streets at 3AM are pretty much zero to none.

It goes without saying that it pays to be aware of your surroundings and do what you must to keep yourself safe, day or night-time. If travelling in groups, be sure to keep an eye out for one another and organise a dedicated time and meeting spot in the case that one of you does get lost (it happens to the best of us!).

In the case of an emergency, you can reach emergency services on the following numbers:

Police: 110

Coast Guard: 118

Ambulance and Fire Services: 119

Emergency telephone numbers can be called from home phones, mobile phones and public phones. When making an emergency call from a public phone, neither money nor a pre-paid telephone card are necessary.

Although there are a few operators who speak English, if you do happen to find yourself in a situation where you need to call upon emergency services, you should be prepared to explain your situation in Japanese, so that the operator can assist you in the best way possible. It is advisable to speak slowly and specify if you need an ambulance (救急車です,  kyuu-kyuu desu) wish to report a fire (火事です, kaji desu), or need to report a crime to the police (犯罪です, hanzai desu). 

[saorsay]

Idk how to put this down in words exactly but I'm gonna try anyway. 2023 was a rlly bad year for me in terms of creating art lol. Ive been working through probably the worst case of art block/burnout ive experienced in a long long time. The workload from college last year was so immense and unwieldy, by the time deadlines came and went I was beyond running on fumes (a feeling I can guarantee my friends and peers also know rip). And looking back at the work I did produce I mainly just feel. Annoyed. Apart from Master Phiast and the lifedrawing sketchbooks I kept, The amount of pressure (in part due to my own indecisiveness and work ethic, another part due to unrealistic assignment briefs) to put out the largest quantity of work as I possibly could is reflective in what I ended up turning in. Most of which will never see the light of day (not on any public platforms of mine anyway lmao). Aside from a few paintings here and there, I spent most of my year working, picking up crocheting and spending time w friends and family whenever I can. I'm still trying to shake the feeling of guilt I get whenever I'm not actively creating or working on anything that can be posted online or put in a portfolio, but I'm getting there.

Only now do I feel like I'm starting to build up the motivation to draw again, mostly working on final year stuff. While I'm still pretty miffed about the wasted time spent on work I'm not proud of, I'm actively trying to reframe thinking about it in a way that Is helpful going forward. I'm learning from the fuck-ups I made and applying what I've picked up in the meantime.

I'm sick atm so idk how intelligible this is but I hope it makes sense. Basically what I'm trying to say is Don't Beat Yourself Up for Taking A Break, you're not a Content-Making Machine.

Tl:Dr 2023 was kinda shite, bring on 2024🕺

[ghostoftheyear]

I guess the scammers are getting smarter, or I’m getting dumber. Maybe both.

So I’ve been looking for a job, which means putting my resume (with contact info) up on LinkedIn and applying with it. I’ve gotten a couple of texts from random numbers asking if I’m interested in X job, but when I replied, there was no response. Fine, whatever, there are a millon other people looking for similar remote work so I’m not really surprised.

So another text didn’t really surprise me, but the fact that they were offering $29/hr for remote data entry work was a surprise. What has followed has been problematic at best.

It all sounded fine, the company (Transcenta) is legit, and I got an email offer with all the paperwork that one usually fills out on being hired, including a W-4. It was weird that they didn’t have fillable PDFs and they wanted me to print it all, fill it out, scan it and return it, but I was able to do that and I did. $10 at Staples to have it printed out on good paper, but whatever.

But then they couriered me a check for $4,950.00. For their special equipment (an HP copier/fax machine/printer/scanner that costs that much? Really?). And then the weird money shit started today. This person whom I’ve been in touch with on MS Teams has me sending things via Zelle. To their “vendor”. Oh, you can’t send more than $500? OK, send another $500 to this address. Use Apple Pay? It’s not working? All right, let’s use Paypal. You used the wrong thing with Paypal, it needed to be friends & family, we have to have it today. Why are you worried? We want you onboard and working ASAP. OK, now I want you to drive to the bank, withdraw the money and deposit it at a bitcoin ATM. (I’m actually surprised he didn’t start asking me about iTunes gift cards.)

I finally, far too late, went “No, I’m not doing this. I’m done.” I can’t believe it took me as long as it did (although my hackles were up during all of this, today is where it all went too far). Unfortunately it being Saturday, I can’t get in touch with a person at the bank to help me, nor can I call SSA, until Monday. I sent an email requesting that my personal information be deleted and destroyed, and I’m going to try and move things forward on Monday. I blocked the guy on MS Teams and I’m going to contact the police if I have to.

Just. Be wary, folks. I don’t even know if I’m safe yet, or if I will be. I can only hope I stopped it all in time. (Edited to add the FTC’s information page about it.)

[frost-queen]

HIII BESTIE, how have you been?? So far i’m doing amazing, carrying 2 quizzes that i’ll know i’ll fail at is 😭 anyway, i hope u r doing well 🫶🏻

also i’m going back into drawing, is there any habits that u want to apply into ur life? how was ur valentine’s day? mine was nice, our student council organized an event , safe to say i’ve been to the jail booth 2 times and the cops were NOT PLAYING ALONG they were defo mad at us - ALSOO i’ve been getting into walking dead, daryl dixon is so 😍🫶🏻

HOPE UR DOING WELL BESTIEE 🫶🏻💗

Hiii Bestie, I hated my alarm this morning for going off but it had no choice as I got class today. I'm literally sitting here waiting for it to start in 30min or so at 8 in the morning, which godly unlike creature would come up with this???

Ohh how nice of you to get back into drawing, I wish you lot's of inspiration 🤗🍀

My valentines day was nothing special, just another day in the week sadly 😔 I did see my school do something fun for valentine by putting a grabbing machine here, grabbing for gifts and I hate it cause I was at my internship 😭 so I couldn't do it.

A habit I should reply to my life atm 🤷🏼‍♀️ sleep more I guess hahahah no I'm just not sure.

I'm feeling a bit tired but doing okay ✌💗

[harrelltut]

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[ad_1] As per the Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations CRISIL Ratings Limited has assigned CRISIL AAA/ Stable rating to INR 1,60,000 crore Fixed Deposits of IDFC FIRST Bank.Further CRISIL has reaffirmed CRISIL AA+ / Stable rating and CRISIL A1+ rating to the Tier II bonds (under Basel III) of the bank amounting to INR8000 crore and Certificate of Deposits amounting to Rs.45,000 crores respectively.About IDFC FIRST BankIDFC FIRST Bank is a new age Universal Bank in India built on the foundations of Ethical Banking, Digital Banking, and Social Good Banking. We are building a world class bank in India.As part of the Bank's ethical banking approach, it applies a "Near and Dear" Test to its products, so that the employees of the Bank serve only such products theyd want for their own loved ones. It believes income earned unethically is not worth earning.Therefore, the Bank avoids complicated descriptions, calculations, and legalese that customers don't understand. It abolished all charges on Savings Accounts including for Debit Cards, IMPS, RTGS, NEFT, Cash Deposit, "Non-Home branch" access, Cash withdrawals at ATMs and at branches, 3rd party transaction charges at branches, SMS Alert, Cheque book, Demand Drafts, Pay-order, duplicate statement, and all such services that are usually charged in the market. It follows the principle that it won't touch its customers' bank account for one reason or other. It is the first and only bank in India till date to do so. This applies for all variants of savings accounts including Rural Savings accounts with minimum monthly balance of only Rs. 5000/- and for urban savings account with minimum monthly balance of Rs. 10000/- IDFC FIRST Bank is the first bank in India to offer monthly credit on savings accounts. The credit cards have no hidden charges. It offers Lifetime Free without minimum spend conditions, never-expiring rewards points, zero interest on cash withdrawal at ATMs, dynamic low APR and much more. Fees if any are transparent and described neatly in a manner a common person can understand. Every product offered by the bank is highly customer friendly, most often the best in the industry.As part of technology led banking, the Bank has built a modern technology stack and has built an advanced mobile app with 250+ features such as Goal based investing, MF investment assistance, electric-speed payments, Account Aggregator, MF Aggregator, Personal Finance Manager, Auto categorisation of spends, single app for personal and business banking, UPI on Credit Cards, travel and shop, bill and recharges, deals and reward redemptions, which offer great convenience to the customers. For business customers the Bank offers on-the-go bulk payments, ability to pay income tax, GST, customs duty, and connected banking with ERP solutions.As part of the Social Banking theme, the Bank's business model is naturally geared to social banking. It has developed unique capabilities for financing bottom of pyramid customers with consistently high asset quality. The Bank has financed over 40 million customers including 0.3 million SMEs, 0.9 million livelihood (cattle loans), 16 million lifestyle improvement loans (for laptops, washing machine, etc.), 1 million sanitation loans (toilets, water fittings), 6.5 million mobility loans (2-wheelers and cars), and home financing (over 100,000 homes), and 15 million loans to 4.3 million women-entrepreneurs. It also offers other retail and rural loans such as Kisan Credit Cards, harvest financing, gold loans etc.IDFC FIRST Bank is a Universal Bank, and offers end to end Corporate Banking, Trade Finance such as issuance of LCs & BGs, SBLC, Packing Credit, Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Finance, Treasury products including risk hedging solutions like Forwards, Swaps, Options, and other Forex Solutions, SME Banking, Wealth Management, NRI banking, Cash Management, Nostro & Vostro account operations, Escrow facilities, Correspondent Banking, Fastag, Toll-acquiring, Dealer Finance and Purchase/Sales Invoice discounting.

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Why Zinc Security Seals Are Essential: A Comprehensive Guide for Manufacturers and Exporters

 What is a Zinc Security Seal?

A zinc security seal is a strong and tamper-evident device used to seal many different assets, from containers and trucks to utility meters. They are manufactured using high-quality zinc for durability and resistance to being tampered with. The main function of a zinc security seal is to give a visual indication of unauthorized access to the sealed object, thus granting assurance that the sealed article will remain safe during transportation or storage. The reasons being that they are used across industries where security and integrity of goods are paramount, for example, logistics, transportation, and utility services.

What is the importance of zinc security seal manufacturers?

Manufacturers of zinc security seals are very important since this guarantees availability and quality of the seals to meet specific needs of various industries. As a manufacturer, NRP ensures that the seals are produced with strict quality control so they are reliable to be strong enough for a longer period. With the production of such seals, companies offer bespoke solutions that can extend the industrial demands, hence ensuring businesses have the right tools to maintain the security of their assets. Reliable manufacturers foster innovation in seal design, therefore enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in security measures.

What Is the Importance of Zinc Security Seal Exporters?

A security seal exporter for zinc exports gives the assurance that such a security device finds its way to international markets where it is needed. Exporters such as NRP Plast Manufacturing & Marketing ensure continuity in international supply chains by exporting top-class security seals with high demand across various industries around the globe. A good and reliable exporter, therefore, cannot underplay their role as they help in upholding global standards of security by selling products that accord with the various international regulations and customer expectations. Exports of zinc security seals assist in the augmentation of a global economy to better business brand reputation and marketability extension.

What are Industrial Uses of Zinc Security Seals?

The application of zinc security seals can be seen in various sectors of the economy where the security of goods and equipment is crucial. Logistics and transportation make use of security seals for cargo containers, trucks, and trailers so that goods being moved around would not easily be accessed by unauthorized people. In the utilities industries, meters and other equipment are sealed to ensure that there is no tampering with them. The Zinc Security Seals are also widely used in the banking industry to seal cash-in-transit boxes and also on ATM machines for added security.

Where are Zinc Security Seals applied?

The applications for zinc security seals are so many and varied. These are applied in the shipping business to seal the containers to ensure that goods are safely delivered to their rightful destination without any tampering. They are used in the retail sector to lock high-value goods while being transported or stored. Utility companies use these seals to lock meters and other equipment to avoid any form of unauthorized access and tampering. Zinc security seals are used by the banking industry to protect cash-in-transit boxes and ATM machines. These security seals are also utilized in the aviation industry to lock aircraft doors and other vital points of access for safety and security.

What is a security seal?

The seal applied to a wide range of items, from containers and trucks to utility meters and cash boxes, is what is commonly referred to as a security seal. These seals are intended to provide unambiguous evidence that something has been opened, tampered with, or manipulated in any manner, hence forming an indispensable component in the maintenance of security and integrity for concerned assets during transit or storage. Security seals are designed in forms such as plastic seals, metal seals, and cable seals to fit different security requirements in various industries.

What is the Importance of Security Seal Manufacturers?

Manufacturers of security seals play a major role in ensuring quality seals that suit the specific industry requirements. As a manufacturer, NRP Plast Manufacturing & Marketing is very strict in the quality control of the production of every seal to withstand any attempt at tampering and to provide assurance of reliable security. Moreover, innovation also emanates from manufacturers through new seal design developments that ensure better security features such as unique serial numbers, barcodes, and customized branding. They offer companies protection of their goods with reliable and durable seals to ensure security, minimize theft, and meet regulatory requirements.

What is the Importance of Security Seal Exporters?

Security Seal exporters are important as they avail access to these security gadgets from all over the world to companies. Wholesalers like NRP Plast Manufacturing & Marketing ensure high-quality seals reach global markets and assist in maintaining the security standards of various industries. Exporters contribute to the world economy by manufacturing and exporting international standard products that supply business organizations with consistent security solutions. By exporting Security Seals, the companies will see an increase in market presence along with brand recognition, developing their authority in the security sector.

What are the Industrial Applications of Security Seals?

Security Seals are applied across a number of industries to prevent goods and equipment from being tampered with or stolen. In logistics and transport industries, they seal cargo containers, trucks, and trailers so that goods are not tampered with during their transportation. In the utility sector, Security Seals have been used on meters, valves, and other devices to avoid unauthorized access. The banking sector relies on these seals for cash-in-transit boxes, ATMs, and other forms of value. In aviation, Security Seals are applied to the security of aircraft doors, hatches, and other access points with interest in the safety of passengers and crew.

Applications of Security Seals

Security Seals have various applications and are engaged in most sectors. They are also applied in the shipping industry to lock containers and ensure goods arrive safely. In retail, Security Seals are applied to high-value products either in transit or in storage. Utility companies use these seals to protect meters and other critical infrastructure, while the banking sector applies them to keep cash and sensitive documents safe. Security seals are utilized in the aviation industry for the locking of aircraft doors and other access points that are very vital to this line of operations, preventing access by unauthorized persons. These seals are also used to protect drugs and medical equipment against tampering during distribution in the pharmaceutical industry.

Conclusion

Security Seals, such as Zinc Security Seals, ensure security and the integrity of assets in various industries. Being one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of such seals, NRP Plast Manufacturing & Marketing is very much engaged in providing top-grade security solutions to industries worldwide. Essentially, too, it is important for industries to learn how to value Security Seal manufacturers and exporters so that they apply only the best products in keeping their assets safe from tampering and theft. These seals are of immense importance, as the industrial uses and applications of these seals show in maintaining global standards of security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What industries use zinc security seals? Logistics, transportation, utility, banking, and aviation-all find immense benefits in Zinc Security Seals.

Q2: Why are security seals important? Security Seals provide a tamper-evident protection against elements that could enter and compromise a good's or an equipment's security and integrity.

Q3: How does NRP Plast Manufacturing & Marketing ensure that the quality of their security seals is complied with? A: The quality is ensured by NRP Plast Manufacturing & Marketing through strict quality control and advanced manufacturing processes.

Q4: Can security seals be made to customer specification? A: Yes, security seals can be personalized with special serial numbers, barcodes, and branding regarding the needs to be fulfilled in different industries.

Q5: What are the advantages of zinc security seals? Zinc Security Seals are strong, tamper-resistant, and render high security to the precious transit and storage of goods.

Established in the year 2011, NRP Plast Manufacturing & Marketing is a leading manufacturer of cable ties and security seals based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Backed by well-equipped infrastructure, we are able to ensure quality production along with on-time delivery at nominal prices. We have acquired a large clientele base throughout the country due to the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Mr. Rohit Patel. Our workforce is committed and includes skilled professionals in every area that work towards ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Equipped with the latest machinery and having ample space for a warehouse, we are able to fulfill orders in bulk within a short span of time.

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Powder Coatings Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Powder Coatings Market Overview

The Powder Coatings Market size is forecasted to reach US$18.2 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Powder coating is a dry finishing process in which free-flowing, thermoplastic or thermoset powder material is applied to a surface, melted and then allowed to dry and harden into a protective coating. Powder coating based on thermoplastic polymers is derived from polyolefins, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl fluoride, polyester and so on whereas thermoset-based powder coatings are derived from epoxy, polyester, acrylic, polyurethanes and so on. Powder coating imparts a high-quality, durable finish, that allows for improved efficiency and is eco-friendly. Powder coatings are based on polymer resin systems. The environmental advantages offered by powder coatings compared to liquid coating methods drives the powder coatings market. The pandemic resulted in shortages of raw materials and supply chain disruptions. According to Echemi, a chemical industry B2B website, there were shortages of neopentyl glycol that is used in many of the resins for powder coatings and triglycidyl isocyanurate which is a curing agent used in polyester powder coatings. This resulted in price hikes of over 60% in the Powder Coatings industry.

Powder Coatings Market Report Coverage

The “Powder Coatings Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Powder Coatings industry.

By Resin Type: Thermoset (Epoxy, Polyester, Acrylic, Fluoropolymer, Polyurethanes and Others) and Thermoplastic (Polyamide, Polyolefin, Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polypropylene and Others).

By Coating Method: Fluidized Spray, Electrostatic Fluidized Bed, Electrostatic Spray and Others.

By Substrate: Metal (Steel, Aluminum and Others) and Non-Metal (Plastic, Wood, Ceramics, Glass and Others).

By End-Use Industry: Automotive [Two-wheelers (Scooters and Bikes) and Three/Four-wheelers (Passenger Cars, Heavy Commercial Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles)], Construction (Outdoor Construction and Indoor Construction), Appliances (Refrigerator, Water Coolers, Vending Machines, Washing Machines, Air Conditioners/Coolers, Electrical Fans, Kitchen Blenders/Mixers, Vacuum Cleaners, Water Heaters, Ovens & Chimneys, LPG Cylinders and Others), Electrical & Electronics (Transformers, Generators, ATM Machines, Industrial/Commercial Systems, Electrical Motor Stators/Rotors, Electric Meters & Connectors, Computer Room Floor System and Others), General Industrial (Industrial Carts & Power Tools, Storage & Racking, Escalators & Elevators, Lockers, Walls & Fittings, Water Pumps, Steel Drums, Pipes & Rebars and Others), Furniture (Outdoor Metal Furniture, Beds & Chairs, Benches and Others), Medical, Transportation & Equipment (Railways, Industrial Transportation, Construction Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Marine, Aerospace) and Others.

By Geography: North America (the USA, Canada and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Belgium and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (the Middle East and Africa)

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Key Takeaways

The Asia-Pacific region dominates the powder coatings market on account of the increasing construction activities and the recovering automotive industry. According to Invest India, the construction industry in India is expected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2025.

There are two types of powder coatings, thermoplastic and thermoset. Thermoplastic powders are commonly derived from polyolefins, polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl fluoride while thermosetting powders are derived from acrylic, epoxy and polyester resins.

Thermoplastic powder coating melts and flows when heat is applied but continues to have the same chemical composition once it cools and solidifies. On the other hand, thermoset powder coatings will not melt when heated after curing.

The major opportunity for this market is developing thin-film coatings.

A detailed analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats will be provided in the powder coatings market report.

Powder Coatings Market Segment Analysis – by Resin Type

The thermoset segment held a dominant Powder Coatings Market share in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2022-2027. In the powder coating process, as the powder heats and melts it flows around the surface of the object and undergoes a chemical change called cross-linking which forms a hard and durable coating. Thermosetting coatings do not re-melt when they are cooled after heat is re-applied. In its powdered state, thermoset material tends to have a much lower molecular weight than other coating materials, usually requiring less heat to melt, making it more energy efficient. Thermoset powders are commonly derived from epoxy, acrylic, polyester and polyurethane groups. The most frequently employed are epoxy and polyester-based resins. Epoxy resin-based thermoset powders form a tough impact-resistant coating that has excellent corrosion resistance, so they are used for internal applications. Polyester-based coatings have the added advantage of being highly UV resistant, making them an ideal choice for outdoor applications. Thus, the thermoset segment is anticipated to dominate the powder coatings market.

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Powder Coatings Market Segment Analysis – by Application

The construction segment held a dominant Powder Coatings Market share in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period of 2022-2027. Powder coating can be used for metal components such as door frames, railings, window frames, fencing, shelters, storefronts, façade or other areas of buildings. According to WSP, around 25% of the overall construction cost is the façade, with the metal contributing a major part of the cost. Powder coating can prevent corrosion and minimize re-coating as it imparts a long-lasting coating. The powder coat is more resistant to scratching, fading, erosion or other types of damage that can ruin the aesthetic appeal of a building The latest trend in the construction industry is low-emitting products and sustainable buildings. According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), 1,105 projects have been certified with LEED certification for green buildings in the U.S. in 2021. Powder coatings are solvent and VOC-free and produce less waste than other coating methods, making them a clear choice for green buildings. Thus, the construction industry is expected to dominate the market.

Powder Coatings Market Segment Analysis – by Geography

The Asia-Pacific region held the dominant Powder Coatings Market share up to 60% in 2021 owing to the rising consumption of powder coatings from the automotive, construction and appliances sector. The construction activities in the region rebounded after the initial lockdown in 2020. The government of India has made several investments in construction and infrastructure to aid in development. As per a report by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA), the construction equipment industry recorded a 47% growth in the second quarter of FY2021-22. According to a news report in Reuters, in FY22-23, US$529.7 billion will be invested to further drive economic growth across the country. China’s construction sector is expanding rapidly. according to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s construction output is estimated to be worth approximately US$4.3 trillion in 2021. China plans to invest US$1.43 trillion in key construction projects as part of its 14th five-year plan. As per the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Shanghai plans call for a total investment of US$38.7 billion over the next three years. The Japanese construction industry is expected to boom as the World Expo will be hosted in Osaka, Japan in 2025. Therefore, this region is set to dominate the Powder Coatings market.

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Powder Coatings Market Drivers

Environmental Advantages of Using Powder Coatings

Powder coating is the green process of choice for finishing operations. It produces less waste than other finishing processes such as liquid coating. The use of powder coating aids in eliminating waste because, after application, the powder coating overspray can be reclaimed and reused. These types of reclamation practices keep overhead costs low while minimizing environmental impacts. Solvents contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are detrimental to the environment. In liquid coatings, the average VOC content is between 3.5 to 5.5 pounds per gallon, which is approximately one-third to one-half of each gallon of the liquid coating being emitted into the environment during the application process. Since powder coating lines do not require the use of solvents, they do not emit VOCs and can operate with reduced energy, faster curing and lower temperatures. This makes powder coatings highly attractive from an environmental perspective. Innovations in the powder coatings industry strive to make it even better. For instance, in early 2020, Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings division launched the Powdura ECO line made from a resin that uses pre-consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). Thus, the environmental advantages offered by using powder coatings drive the market.

Growing Usage of Powder Coatings in Electric Vehicles

The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) can be attributed to increasing oil prices and growing awareness regarding climate change. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2021, sales of electric cars (including fully electric and plug-in hybrids) doubled to a new record of 6.6 million. Sales kept rising in 2022 as well, with 2 million electric cars sold worldwide in Q1 2022, up almost 75% compared to Q1 2021. To keep EV motors and batteries operating efficiently, it’s important to maintain an optimum temperature range. Sometimes EV motors can generate operating temperatures that may exceed 200°C. Powder coatings are used to insulate battery boxes and isolate thermal activity. To take advantage of the growing EV market, powder coating manufacturers are launching products that cater to EVs. For instance, in January 2022, Arkema announced high-voltage coating solutions for electric vehicles. The two new polyamide 11 powder coating grades with UL certification were introduced for use in electric vehicle battery systems and other applications. Thus, the growing usage of powder coatings for EVs drives the market.

Powder Coatings Market Challenge

High Initial Investment

The major restraint in the Powder Coatings market is the high initial investment required to set up the powder coating equipment. Liquid coating applications only require a spray gun and a spray area. Comparatively, a powder coating workshop needs a spray gun, spray booth and curing oven. The addition of the curing oven adds significantly to the initial start-up costs for powder coating. The size of the curing oven purchased needs to take into account the maximum part size that can effectively be handled. Larger, thicker and heavier parts require a larger and more powerful oven, which further adds to the overall equipment costs. While metals can be powder coated using electrostatic spray deposition, non-metals require a fluidized bed powder coating application. The need for a fluidized bed also increases the overall equipment costs for the establishment of a complete powder coating facility. This can prove to be a challenge for the powder coatings market.

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Powder Coatings Industry Outlook

Product launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Powder Coatings market. The top 10 companies in the Powder Coatings Market are:

PPG Industries

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings

BASF SE

Axalta Coating Systems

The Sherwin Williams Company

Jotun

Valspar Corporation

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited

Tiger Coatings

Recent Developments

In June 2022, Polychem launched a new powder coating collection called the Effects Collection. The collection features powder special effects, such as speckles, translucents, metallics, sparkle translucent, veins, patina effects, river textures, fine textures and dramatic illusion colors, available in a variety of colors.

In May 2022, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings launched a comprehensive range of ready-to-ship powder coatings ranges specifically for the North American market. The range comprises approximately 500 unique powder coatings, with a broad variety of premium quality colors, textures and finishes.

In February 2022, PPG announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the powder coatings business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. The acquisition will enable PPG to expand its powder coatings offering in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.