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Electroplating

Top Shop’s Journey to Building a Unique Brand

Since this new Ohio plater took over the space and assets of a former plating business, it is intentional about setting itself apart from prior ownership.

Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing

Altana Announces New Leadership

Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.

Materials Group Celebrates 85 Years in Business

Wall Colmonoy, a global materials engineering group, celebrates its 85 years of business.

Attentive Employees Support Large Customer Base

As a Products Finishing Top Shop, this company’s success with offering a variety of finishing services would not be possible without its employee dedication and the pride that’s been instilled in them to produce quality products for its long list of customers.

Service for Customized Critical Manufacturing, Quality Management

Performance360 helps companies achieve success through the improvement of internal systems and performance and managing supply chains.

PEM Announces New Leadership

PEM president John Kapsner announces retirement. Kelly McCabe assumes role of company president, while Brad Leiferman steps into the position of Operations Manager.

MicroCare Welcomes Strategic Account Executive

Dan Sinclair is rejoining the MicroCare team.

Top Shop Savors Past 20 Years of Prosperity

This one-stop finishing shop was rescued by new management in 2004. Since then, its rejuvenation has brought substantial growth and success to the business.

Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing

MicroCare Appoints VP of Technology and Compliance

MicroCare has appointed Venesia Hurtubise as its vice president of Technology & Compliance.

Orion Industries, Dimension Bond Announce Leadership Change

Kevin Hess has been promoted from vice president to president at Orion Industries and Dimension Bond as George Osterhout retires.

PPG Appoints Vice President of Global Automotive Coatings

PPG has appointed Alisha Bellezza to serve as the vice president of its global automotive coatings business.

ASTM Committee Honors ChemQuest Vice Presidents

Two ChemQuest vice presidents are being recognized by ASTM Committee D01 on paint and related coatings, materials and applications.

Crossing the Streams

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.

Electroplating

Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions Names Managing Director of Electroplating Business Line

Michael Herkommer has been named managing director of the electroplating business line at Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions.

On Pressing the Reset Button

The New Year offers an chance to reset, but make sure to embrace the opportunity to learn lessons along the way.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

Datacolor Acquires Matchmycolor

Datacolor has acquired Matchmycolor, strengthening the Datacolor's ability to provide more color management solutions to meet customer goals.

Vice President of Sales Selected for Hendor and Plating Electronic

Silvio Bertling was selected to be vice president of sales at Hendor and Plating Electronic in the U.S. and Canada, responsible for the expansion of presence and business in the North American markets.

AMT Announces New Board Leadership

Daniel D. Janka, president of Mazak Corp., has been elected chairman of the board for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Linetec Promotes Regional Sales Manager

Linetec recently promoted 30 year employee Tony Pupp to regional sales manager.

CEO Appointed to Lead Weiler Abrasives

Arjang "AJ" Roshan-Rouz has been appointed the CEO of Weiler Abrasives, succeeding Chris Weiler, who is stepping into role of executive chairman.

ChemQuest Welcomes Business Development Director

Philip Marsh has been named business development director of the EMEA region for ChemQuest.

Finishing Another Year — Looking Back at the Trends of 2023

Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2024.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

PRI Registrar Acquires SRI Quality System Registrar

The Performance Review Institute Registrar has acquired SRI Quality System Registrar, improving value for customers.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies Promotes Strategic Business Unit Director

Jacob Fortmeyer has been promoted to strategic business unit director for DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing Group.

ITW Air Management, Pillar Technologies Unite Sales Force

Two business units of the global ITW organization are uniting their sales teams to better serve customer needs in similar markets.

John Antonacci Promoted to VP of Sales & Marketing at Gannon & Scott

John Antacci succedes George Lucas as vice president of sales and marketing at Gannon & Scott.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies Promotes National Sales Manager

Payton Cozart has been promoted to the role of national sales manager for DeVilbiss Automotive, a brand of Carlisle Fluid Technologies.

ChemQuest Names Director

ChemQuest has named Carla McBain as a director.

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