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Electroplating

2014 Hall of Fame Inductees

Brugnatelli, Wright, Ramankiw, Fink and Schwartz would be our picks to go in first if there was a Plating Hall of Fame.

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Anodizing

Asterion Video Demonstrates Hull Cell Analysis

Video shows platers how to run a hull cell, which is a testing tool in which an electroplating solution is evaluated across the range of operating conditions.

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Liquid Coating

Elcometer Opens New Houston Office

Located in the Houston Shipping Channel, office will provide instrument sales, technical support, and rental equipment for the industrial protective coatings, powder coatings, research and development, and ultrasonic inspection markets.

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Electrocoating

Jeff Gordon's #24 Axalta Car Gets Refinished in GFS Paint Booth

The paint booth in the video is supplied by Global Finishing Solutions, a leader in manufacturing paint booths and equipment.

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Powder Coating

KMI Systems Celebrates 30th Anniversary

KMI is a turn-key finishing system supplier founded by Jim McRoy, Lou Kolar and Vik Desai in 1984

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Electroplating

Kushner Plating School Adds Globally Harmonized System Labeling And Safety Data Sheet Training

Effective this year, the Hazard Communication Standard for all facilities with hazardous materials must comply with employee training on the new GHS labeling and safety data sheets.

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Anodizing

Making the Switch from Hex to Tri Chrome

Massachusetts finisher Independent Plater switches with the help of TURI university program

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Parts Cleaning

Mass. Platers Can Get $30,000 Incentive Grant

Money from TURI is for process conversion from n‐propyl bromide to aqueous for industrial parts cleaning

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Anodizing

NASF Washington Forum Covers Upcoming Rules, Regulations

Platers hear about new regulations, upcoming rules and visit with their Congressional representatives on Capital Hill.

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Electrocoating

New Nissan Paint Is "Self-Cleaning"

Super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint which repels water and oils has been applied to the all-new European market Nissan Note to create the world's first self-cleaning car.

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Parts Cleaning

Painting Finesse in America’s Heartland

Agricultural equipment manufacturer improves production efficiency and enhances finish quality.

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Electroplating

Palmetto Plating Celebrates 50 Years

Palmetto Plating announces the addition of Paul Frank to their management team as Executive Vice President and General Manager.

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Powder Coating

Polychem Powder Coatings launches Urban Illusion Collection

Company combines modern, trend driven colors with a patterned effect to give the illusion of texture, when they are actually smooth to the touch.

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Anodizing

Stopping Bond Lift in Aluminum-to-Gold Wire Bonds

Critical plating configuration for reliable aluminum-to-gold wire bonds.

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Electrocoating

Therma-Tron-X Named Daifuku Webb Top Distributor

TTX designs, fabricates and installs custom paint finishing systems for industrial clients.

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