April 2001 ISSUE

COVER STORY

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FEATURES

Dot-Commentary: The Winds of Change

One of the interesting things about the web is that it is constantly evolving.

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Growth and Diversification through Vertical Integration

Finishers often choose to diversify to retain customers, increase sales and attract new customers. While most shops have traditionally diversified through horizontal integration, some shops are now diversifying through vertical integration...


Low-Cure High-Solids Coating

With the country on the verge of another energy crisis, now is the time to explore the possibility of using low-cure, high-solids coatings...


Electroplating

Nickel Plating Primer

The basics on nickel plating...


Electroplating

Nickel Troubleshooting Guide

To complement the Nickel Plating Primer article in this month’s issue, the web exclusive is a troubleshooting guide for nickel plating. The guide, provided by Plating Process Systems, provides a generic listing of some symptoms encountered with most nickel-plating processes and possible corrective actions…


On My Mind: The "Death" Tax

Now that winter is virtually gone for most of us, it's time to begin the annual rites of spring—mowing the grass, baseball, golf, gardening and other outdoor activities.

Opening the Gate to a Simpler Process

At Behlen, the installation of the same powder coating and the same powder application equipment at its three finishing facilities helped simplify its manufacturing process so that it could deliver the highest quality product to its customers . . .


Perspectives: Finishing Industry Market Research Report

The latest Surface Finishing Market Research Board (SFMRB) Report is on the newsstand.
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