Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Senior Editor

Powder Coating

Coatings Plant Evolves with Market Trends

By: Lori Beckman

Expanding its focus from exclusively serving the RV industry, one of this company’s stand-alone coatings plant has successfully extended its services to additional markets.
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Regulatory Changes Drive Cleaning Companies' Collaboration

Edited by Lori Beckman

Hubbard-Hall and Jayco Cleaning Technologies have collaborated to develop a solution for new regulatory changes.

Bill Rickenbaugh Joins Carlisle as Account Manager

Edited by Lori Beckman

Rickenbaugh has over 30 years of finishing experience, most recently as senior finish improvement specialist for Masterbrand Cabinets.

Dürr Expands its Color Dosing and Changing System

Edited by Lori Beckman

By offering the Fluid Board, the company is expanding its ready2integrate package, enabling customers to quickly and easily assemble a high-quality solution comprising a controller, dosing technology and applicator.

Cetec ERP Launches AI Chatbot

Edited by Lori Beckman

The tool has been developed to provide an option for customers to get immediate responses to the most common questions.

Walter Surface Technologies Hires Safety Sales Director

Edited by Lori Beckman

In this role, Jean-Marie Maayoufi will lead Allegro’s safety specialists in North America toward growth.

Paul N. Gardner Jr, 81, Dies

Edited by Lori Beckman

Former president and chairman of the board of the Paul N. Gardner Co. (Gardco), died on Feb. 8, 2024. His legacy is one of dedication, passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

16-LED Ring Illuminator Streamlines Industrial Microscopy

Edited by Lori Beckman

This 360-degree shadow-free light provides consistent illumination while eliminating obstructive shadows, making it especially useful for detailed examinations and precision work.
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PCI 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Officers

Edited by Lori Beckman

PCI is grateful for these individuals who share their valuable time setting goals and making sure the institute stays on task.

Cross-Hatch Adhesion Testers Available in Kits

Edited by Lori Beckman

Five kits, three in accordance with ISO 2409 and two in accordance with ASTM D3359.

AkzoNobel Completes Plant Expansion

Edited by Lori Beckman

Four new manufacturing lines are now operational – two of them dedicated to automotive primers and two to architectural coatings. New bonding equipment lines have also been added.

Parts Cleaning

Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning System Offers Large Capacity

Edited by Lori Beckman

With payload capacity up to 500 lbs and tank volumes of up to 675 gallons, the latest Agi-Sonic AS-6000 model is a larger system than earlier models.