Aerospace Sector Plans Rebound

Aerospace is our featured topic this month in Products Finishing magazine, and one of the pressing issues facing those who make their living off of contracts from the military and aerospace companies is the health of the industry. Last fall, the Int...
Columns Published: 5/1/2012

There’s No Business Like ‘Show Business’

Before you know it, most of us will be heading off to shows and conferences hosted by the various trade associations that service the finishing industry. Things actually kick off April 10–12 when the Electrocoat Association gathers in Orlando, Fla.,...
Columns Published: 4/1/2012

Guys Like Ray Lucas Make A Shining Example

Having the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency show up at your front door on a Monday morning is never a good sign—kind of like Mike Wallace and a 60 Minutes crew, or maybe even your in-laws. But Ray Lucas and his employees at Valley Chrome Plating...
Columns Published: 3/1/2012

Coming Clean On Parts

This month’s Products Finishing magazine debuts our expanded coverage of parts cleaning processes, including products, news and technology about everything cleaning.
Columns Published: 2/1/2012

Billions, Bikes and Bucky Badger

New reports on metal finishing, a retro-reflective bike and a new truck for UW
Columns Published: 12/1/2011

Up In Smoke

Fire nearly destroys Cleveland filtration company Met-Chem.
Columns Published: 10/25/2011

Living A Finisher’s Dream

Wife of late powder coater volunteers at 37 PGA Tour events in husband’s memory
Columns Published: 10/1/2011

Commemorating the Past, Looking to the Future

Energy transforms the finishing sector, finishers recall proximity to 9/11 attacks
Columns Published: 9/1/2011

A Web of Intrigue: The All-New PFonline.com

Re-launch of our website offers new information, improved technology
Columns Published: 8/1/2011

We Got An App For That!

New PFonline.com smart phone app delivers
Columns Published: 7/1/2011