Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Senior Editor

Black Gained Popularity in Automotive Color Wheel

Edited by Lori Beckman

While white continues to hold its position as the most popular color for light passenger vehicles, it has seen a notable decrease in market share. In contrast, black has surged in popularity.

AkzoNobel Supports Delivery of China Cruise Ship

By: Lori Beckman

The first large cruise ship to be built in China has set off on its maiden voyage, having been coated with International paint supplied by AkzoNobel.

Electrocoating

ECOAT24 Attracts Both Serious Electrocoaters and Novices Alike

By: Lori Beckman

The conference, held April 2-4, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, provides the ecoating industry with educational sessions, supplier exhibits and networking with colleagues.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies Hires Marketing Assistant

Edited by Lori Beckman

Verona Faya’s experience with social media and content marketing will help grow the company’s market reach and expand its industry presence.

Co-operative Plating Hires New Technical Director

Edited by Lori Beckman

Travis Johnson brings 8 years of plating shop lab experience to the position.

IHEA 2024 Annual Meeting

By: Lori Beckman

The Industrial Heating Equipment Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, from March 20 – 22.

Interpon Helps Aluminum Coating Business with Sustainability

Edited by Lori Beckman

DFV is partnering with AkzoNobel Powder Coatings to keep the business out in front by using an Interpon powder coating technology that can make aluminum look like wood.

Company Announces Color of the Year

By: Lori Beckman

Axalta Coating Systems’ 2024 Global Automotive Color of the Year is Starry Night.

Ronatec Establishes Warehouse in Los Angeles

Edited by Lori Beckman

The facility has received approval from both the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Two Companies in Metal Processing and Coating Services Announce Rebrand

Edited by Lori Beckman

Metal Processing International and Oklahoma Custom Coating, two companies in the metal processing and coating services, have rebranded as ecoat.us, while maintaining same ownership.

Kolene Corp. Appoints New V.P. of Research and Development

Edited by Lori Beckman

Dr. Louis R. Pignotti joined Kolene in September 2012 as a senior research chemist, and progressed through the lab to chief chemist in January 2016 until his recent promotion. 

Bodycote Expands Its Medical Market Reach with Acquisition

Edited by Lori Beckman

Bodycote has acquired Lake City Heat Treating, based in Warsaw, Indiana, and is a medical market provider of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) and vacuum heat treatment services.