PF BLOG

American Reshore Unveils Polishing and Plating Facility

Edited by Lori Beckman

Blackstone Industries of Piedras Negras (Mexico) has announced the inauguration of its polishing and plating facility in Piedras Negras, situated on the Texas border.

Liquid Coating

Dürr Develops New Paint Supply System for Industrial Applications

Edited by Scott Francis

Dürr EcoSupply P Core minimizes paint and rinsing agent losses.

Electroplating

Bales Metal Surface Solutions Installs New Nickel Plating Lines

The installation has doubled the finishing supplier’s nickel line capacity.

Altana Announces New Leadership

Edited by Scott Francis

Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.
#management

Anodizing

Product Finishing’s 2024 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Deadline Approaches

Edited by Scott Francis

Taking this year’s Products Finishing’s annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey? Respondents are urged to complete the survey by April 30, 2024 in order to be considered as a qualifying top shop.
#Top Shops

In Memory of Ron Saas

The finishing industry celebrates the life of Ron Saas, founder of All-Star Chemical.

HMG Paints and Prodrive Collaborate on Race Car

Edited by Hannah Zelinski

HMG Paints coatings will appear on the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 this year.

Metal Finishing Technologies Acquires of Aqua Blasting Corp.

Edited by Hannah Zelinski

Metal Finishing Technologies has acquired Connecticut-based Aqua Blasting Corp. in a move to expand its surface treatment offerings. 

AkzoNobel Supports Sustainability With Virtual Reality

Edited by Hannah Zelinski

AkzoNobel will be showcasing the virtual reality (VR) training system that it developed as part of its Aerofleet training portfolio.

Walter Surface Technologies Acquires PushCorp Inc.

Edited by Hannah Zelinski

Walter’s acquisition of PushCorp is intended to contribute to the company’s objective of expanding its offerings into robotics for material removal operations.

AkzoNobel Completes Capacity Expansion at Vietnam Facility

Edited by Hannah Zelinski

AkzoNobel added five powder coating lines along with a line for producing water-based products for the consumer electronics market to its multipurpose site in Bac Ninh province, Vietnam. 

Parts Cleaning

Walmec Unveils Membrane Dryer for Sensitive Applications

Edited by Hannah Zelinski

The AMD-035 membrane dryer is built for longevity and designed for sensitive applications.