Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Senior Editor

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.

Eliminating No-Value-Added Services Adds Value for Customers

By: Lori Beckman

Answering questions about how to best meet customer needs led this Products Finishing Top Shop to stop using trucks to provide value-added services and instead, start offering in-house solutions.
#aerospace #Top Shops

Parts Cleaning

Vacuum Degreaser Cleans Up a Messy Situation

Edited by Lori Beckman

By replacing its immersion parts washer with a vacuum degreasing system, this machine shop is much more efficient, saving the company money, man hours and the health of the operators.
#vacuum-vapor

Videos: 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

Edited by Lori Beckman

In these uncertain times, it is refreshing to hear from and learn about young talent in the surface finishing industry who are striving to make a difference within their organizations and the industry as a whole.
#workforce development #40-under-40

Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision

By: Lori Beckman

This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

Powder Coating

‘Warming Up’ to the Truth about Ovens for Surface Treatment

By: Lori Beckman

Understanding the different types of oven heat technology for surface finishing, including how they work, and their advantages and disadvantages, can help determine the best heating solution for an application.
#curing

Parts Cleaning

Water Filtration System Reduces Variety of Contaminants

Edited by Lori Beckman

The system offers compliant water discharge and recycling of significant amounts of water.

Uyemura Boosts Field and Met Lab Teams

Edited by Lori Beckman

Russ Schwartz, a senior mechanical engineer, and Steve Medd, support engineer, add expertise to the team at Uyemura. 

Used Plating Equipment Website Goes Live

Edited by Lori Beckman

Ronatec is launching a used finishing equipment website designed to offer a secure experience for both sellers and buyers.

Company Builds $7 Million Laboratory

Edited by Lori Beckman

The 11,000-square-foot facility will provide the space required to advance product development and pilot new formulations within the company’s core markets.

Anodizing

Top Shop Aces Outstanding Customer Service

By: Lori Beckman

More than a finishing shop, this anodizing, powder coating and vacuum resin impregnating business goes above and beyond for its customers by being a resource for whatever their finishing needs might demand.  
#Top Shops

President of Sames North America Assumes Role as President, Sames Americas

Edited by Lori Beckman

In this expanded role, Regan Murray will maintain the oversight of the company’s North American operations, spanning the USA, Canada and Mexico, while also spearheading the management of the teams in Brazil and Argentina.