PEM Announces New Leadership
Edited by Scott Francis
PEM president John Kapsner announces retirement. Kelly McCabe assumes role of company president, while Brad Leiferman steps into the position of Operations Manager.
#management
Italian Coating Company Technofirma S.p.A. Expands into U.S.
Edited by Scott Francis
Surface treatment solutions company Tecnofirma S.p.A. (Monza, Italy) has announced the opening of Tecnofirma America Inc., the new American branch based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Fall Ecoat Bootcamp Scheduled for October
Edited by Scott Francis
The Electrocoat Association’s Fall 2023 Ecoat Bootcamp will take place in Raleigh, NC, October 3-5, 2023.
Things to Come
By: Scott Francis
Products Finishing expands its team, introduces Lori Beckman as senior editor, and looks ahead to 2024.
#editorial
Pulling Out All the Stops
Edited by Scott Francis
Evolving coatings and finishes for automotive brake components.
#automotive
Episode 34: An Interview with Chrissy Pullara, Astro Electroplating
Edited by Scott Francis
From research chemist to chemistry teacher to marketing manager to business development, Astro Electroplating’s new president Chrissy Pullara has already had a prolific career in finishing — she recently sat down with Products Finishing to talk about her experience, trends in the industry and what’s next for her company.
Finishing Systems Provider Celebrates 150 Years, Looks to Future
By: Scott Francis
From humble beginnings as an Indiana-based tin shop, Koch Finishing Systems has evolved into one of the most trusted finishing equipment providers in the industry.
EPSI Relaunches Custom Masking Program
By: Scott Francis
EPSI’s plotter cutting provides custom solutions for complicated masks and irregular shapes.
#masking
Bonus Podcast: SUR/FIN 2023 Interview with Richard Lynch, MacDermid Enthone
Edited by Scott Francis
Products Finishing talks trends in the finishing industry with Richard Lynch, senior global vice president, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions.
#regulation #surfin #sustainability
Episode 33: An Interview with Hope Dollarhide, FANUC
Edited by Scott Francis
As attitudes about automation in the finishing industry change, Products Finishing checks in with Hope Dollarhide, project engineer with FANUC, to hear her insights into automation trends in the industry.
Plating Additively Manufactured Plastic Parts
By: Scott Francis
Using electroplating to enhance the structural properties of 3D printed parts.
#photo finish #additive-manufacturing
Highlights from SUR/FIN 2023
By: Scott Francis
Products Finishing offers a recap of some of the topics that were top of mind at the SUR/FIN 2023 finishing industry trade show.
#nasf #topshops #surfin
