July 2016 ISSUE
July Go-To-Guy: Eduardo Leonides, Industrial Polishing Services
Leonides started working at IPS in the late 1990s as an engineering assistant, and has since also worked as junior engineer, materials and planning supervisor and an account executive.
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Powder Coating40-Under-40: Class of 2016
Young professionals are a vital asset to the finishing industry. Products Finishing is recognizing the industry’s top young talent through an annual 40-Under-40 program.
Anodizing
Apple's Novak Goes from Shop To Corporate Leader
Sean Novak went from being a young chemical engineer at Anoplate to manager of the surface finishing team at Apple Inc.Anodizing
July Go-To-Guy: Eduardo Leonides, Industrial Polishing Services
Leonides started working at IPS in the late 1990s as an engineering assistant, and has since also worked as junior engineer, materials and planning supervisor and an account executive.Anodizing
NASF: Congress Moves to Pass Toxic Chemicals Reform Act Legislation
Efforts to modernize the U.S. rules for chemicals under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) have been underway for the past several years and success is near. On May 24, the House approved the compromise measure by a 403 to 12 vote.Mechanical Finishing
Polishing Demands Lead to Innovative Solution
In the world that is Kinninger Production Welding in New Bremen, Ohio, polishing is not the biggest operation that owner Kevin Thobe’s team has to contend with—but it had certainly become one of the most demanding.
Electrocoating
PPG to acquire global coatings services provider MetoKote
MetoKote is a Lima, Ohio-based coatings services business with 2015 global sales of approximately $200 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.Powder Coating
Racking Up Profits in Coating Operations
Racking is often the first process when parts arrive at a finishing shop, but it’s the last process anyone thinks about when it comes to improving efficiencies and reducing costs.
Electroplating
Top Shops Profile: Barry Avenue Plating
Los Angeles-based Barry Avenue Plating was founded in 1947, and Chuck Kearsley is president and Cruz Maldonado is vice president of operations. They opened BAP Aerospace in Mexico in 2012 to serve that region.Tim Pennington: Youth Served in 40-Under-40 Program
Matthew Kirchner: Conspiracy Theories and Ascribing Intentions
A Conversation With … Maria Joaquin, Burndy
Plating Clinic: Cleaner Bath Life
Time for a Federal Contractor Reality Check
Visual Finishing Options In Mechanical Finishing
Powder Clinic: Outdoor Durable Powder
Anodic Versus Cathodic Electrodeposition
Electroplating, Electrochemistry and Electronics - The 15th William Blum Lecture - Part 3
Electroplating, Electrochemistry and Electronics - The 15th William Blum Lecture - Part 1
Electroplating, Electrochemistry and Electronics - The 15th William Blum Lecture - Part 2