Crossing the Streams
By: Scott Francis
Products Finishing looks to its sister brands at Gardner Business Media for new ways to collaborate and provide deeper insights into the ways various manufacturing technologies touch today’s applications.
#management #editorial
Episode 32: An Interview with Bobby Haggard, TrinSoft LLC
Edited by Scott Francis
A wide variety of ERP systems are on the market ranging from off-the-shelf solutions to custom programs. What should finishing operations keep in mind when exploring a new ERP solution?
#Industry 4.0
Top Shop Emphasizes Dedication, Work Ethic
By: Scott Francis
With a primary focus on aerospace and defense work, American Metaseal Corp. of Arbutus, Maryland, has qualified as a Top Shop on multiple occasions.
#military #aerospace #vacuum-vapor
Finishing for the Big Screen
By: Scott Francis
Leonhardt Plating Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio provides finishes for several components that make up the kettles and other parts in popcorn machines at your local cinema.
#photo finish
CARB to Consider Proposed ATCM Amendments for Chrome Platers, Anodizers
Edited by Scott Francis
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct an Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Chromium Electroplating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations public hearing on May 25, 2023, at 9 a.m.
Take Advantage of Finishing Industry Educational Opportunities
Edited by Scott Francis
Looking into training opportunities within the industry? Here’s some advice to help you seek out finishing industry education and make the most of it.
#asktheexpert #workforce development #education
Finishing High Reliability, Function Critical Parts
By: Scott Francis
From safety critical automotive and aerospace components to lifesaving medical micro-components and implantable devices, Indiana-based Electro-Spec finishes applications that require zero failure rates.
#medical #military #electronics
Professional Plating Expands Zinc, Ecoat Offerings
Edited by Scott Francis
Ever expanding, Professional Plating of Brillion, Wisc., has announced two capital investments: a second zinc line and an upgrade of its ecoat capabilities.
Looking to the Future of Finishing
By: Scott Francis
Products Finishing takes a look at some of the ways the finishing industry is investing in workforce development and educational initiatives.
#workforce development #surfin #education
Episode 31: An Interview with Matthew Kirchner, LAB Midwest
By: Scott Francis
PF columnist and host of the TechEd Podcast Matthew Kirchner, president of LAB Midwest, discusses the latest in workforce trends in the manufacturing and finishing industries.
#workforce development #education
ECOAT24 Issues Call for Speakers
Edited by Scott Francis
Don't miss your chance to apply to speak at ECOAT24. Submit your abstract by June 26, 2023.
#education
Linetec Promotes Regional Sales Manager
Edited by Scott Francis
Linetec recently promoted 30 year employee Tony Pupp to regional sales manager.
#management
