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40 Under 40: Class of 2023
Products Finishing's 40 under 40 program recognizes nominated individuals driving the surface industry forward. Meet the class of 2023.
Nordson Appoints Powder Application Specialist
Mike Lack has been appointed a powder application specialist at Nordson.
PCI Names 2023 Board of Directors, Executive Officers
The next individuals serving on PCI's board of directors and as executive officers have been selected.
Powder Coating Institute Accepting Applications for 2023 Scholarship Program
The Powder Coating Institute is accepting applications for 2023.
Haviland Appoints Jennifer Altstadt to Board of Directors
Jennifer Altstadt joins the Haviland Enterprises board of directors, bringing years of experience in the industry with her.
FABTECH 2021 to Bring the Industry Together
FABTECH returns to McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., September 13-16.
Nordson Powder/Liquid Coating Capabilities
Nordson powder coating equipment and liquid dispensing solutions.
Non-reactive Cleaning for Powder Coating
Northeastern Ohio industrial hinge manufacturer Midlake Products & Mfg. Co. recently added a powder coating line to its operation after years of contemplation. One deciding factor was a phosphate-free, non-reactive cleaning process.
Powder Coating Enables Recreation During COVID
In the midst of the pandemic, recreational equipment manufacturer Lifetime turned to George Koch Sons LLC to design, fabricate and install a powder coating system to support increasing business demand.
PCI Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Executive Officers
The Powder Coating Institute has announced its 2021 Executive Officers and Board of Directors, led by president John Cole.
Pneu-Mech System Enables Unique Footprint Powder Coating Line
Industrial door manufacturer ASTA America selected Pneu-Mech for a power and free conveyor than enables the company to powder coat long parts in a limited space.
Westside Finishing Keeps Moving Forward
Founded nearly 40 years, Westside Finishing, a perennial Products Finishing Top Shops award recipient, has grown into one of New England’s largest powder coating job shops.
Powder Coating Institute Awards 2020 Scholarships
The Powder Coating Institute has awarded its 2020 scholarship to six exceptional students studying subjects that can lead to powder coating careers.
Georgia Powder Coating Ranks First in 2020 Powder Coating Operations
The Products Finishing Tops Shops Benchmarking Survey examined more than 50 metrics to determine the best operating practices of shops in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Manufacturers Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The manufacturing industry has been crucial to responding to COVID-19. Read about the efforts of Therma-Tron-X, Nordson and HMG Paints and hear from GBM President Rick Kline.
Nordson's New Powder Applications Specialists
Nordson Corp. has announced the hiring of four new powder applications specialists who will be supporting and servicing the company’s powder coating customers.
Liquid Coating System Leads to Fast Growth for Florida Industrial Finishing Company
Advanced conveyor system and hybrid liquid/powder line fits into small footprint to deliver big impact
Nordson Announces Global Strategic Alliance with Zoomlion Group
Nordson will work with the Chinese high-tech construction machinery manufacturer to drive robotic powder coating innovation.
Ag Machinery Maker Kemper Saves Time with Faster Color Change
Productivity increased due to the new fast color change booth.
How to Stop Powder Coatings from Drifting from Spray Booth
Nordson’s Frank Mohar says the main function of any powder booth is to contain excess powder overspray.
Nordson Provides Coating Hardware, Controls, Value-Added Services
Products include intuitive system controller; smart-connected, cloud-based platform and preventive maintenance program to enhance coating operations.
Nordson Expands Training Offering with Spanish Language Powder Coating Workshop
The two-day course provided introduction on powder-coating materials, applications, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Nordson Investing in Powder Coating Next Generation Hardware, Controls and Value-Added Services.
Manufacturers have an increasing need for robust solutions that accelerate continuous improvements along the value chain, and Nordson Industrial Coating System aims to solve that.
PCI Awards 2018 Scholarships
A total of $25,000 was awarded in the 2018 program, which includes donations of $5,000 each from corporate donors Axalta Coating Systems, Gema USA and Nordson Corp.
Using a System Audit to Improve Coating Efficiency
Nordson’s John Binder says the first step to optimizing a powder coating operation is an official audit of the entire system to identify areas for improvement.
Using Air Chop to Reduce Costs and Improve the Liquid Color-Change Process
My company has recently added several additional colors to our production mix. How do we reduce costs and improving the color-change process? Nordson’s Robin Schwamberger offers some advice.
Automotive Shop’s Liquid Coating System Pays Off
A plural-component system boosts efficiency while slashing downtime for this Ohio shop.
Nordson, PCI Award BUILDS/PCI Scholarship
$5,000 Nordson BUILDS/PCI Scholarship to college student Benjamin Whipker, who attends the Rochester Institute of Technology and is studying electrical mechanical engineering technology.
Powder Coating Above Ground
Boston manufacturer, Affordable Interior Systems (AIS), moves its finishing operation above ground to save space in a new facility.
Sunny Outlook for Florida Powder Coater
Benada Aluminum rebounds their business with improved chemistries and equipment in their powder coating operations.
Smooth Sailing for Liquid Finisher
With new technology, a boat yard improves production efficiency and enhances finish quality.
Top Surface Finishing Innovations of 2016
We look back at the industry’s top new products and services for the past year.
Nordson Partners with Powder Coating Institute to Award $5,000 Scholarship
Nordson Corporation partners with the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) to sponsor the first $5,000 Nordson BUILDS/PCI Scholarship, awarded at the PC Summit earlier this month.
A Conversation with…Loren Smeester, Nordson Corp.
We caught up with Loren after he spent a long day working with his coating clients and working on his ranch with wife Marilyn.
Fabricator’s New Powder Coat System is Technology Driven
Miller welding and machine coats big parts with process knowledge, quality control.
Quality Industries Adds New Powder Coating System
Improvements include Nordson ColorMax II spray booth and upgraded conveyor, with customized washing and oven systems.
Young Powder Coating Guns
At 22, Tom Esposito’s powder coating shop is making its mark in New York City.
Rolling Along: Powder Coating Car And Truck Wheels.
Areway Acquisition finishes forged and cast aluminum wheels for many of the cars and trucks that you see on the road today.
Painting Finesse in America’s Heartland
Agricultural equipment manufacturer improves production efficiency and enhances finish quality.
Nordson Powder Coating Training Is May 13-14 and August 13-14
hands-on, two-day Powder Coating Workshop is an intensive, introductory seminar on powder coating materials, their application, troubleshooting and maintenance, as well as hands-on training.
A Colorful Collaboration
Manufacturer adds color with powder coating, nearly doubling finishing throughput.
Have Guns, Will Travel to Show Them
Nordson unveils three new products--the Trilogy electrostatic spray gun, the Encore LT manual powder spray gun and the Encore Modular Control System--at recent shows
Leap of Finishing Faith
The president of Cincinnati-based Deltec Inc. decided to add a finishing line to his company’s manufacturing facility. This was during the midst of one of the worst recessions in U.S. history. But he probably couldn’t have picked a better time to do it.
The Real Cost of Downtime
Making the right color-change decision in powder coating operations.
A Reputation for Quality
Finisher builds for the future with diversified services
Evaluating Coating Options
Software facilitates direct cost comparisons
Using The Production Preparation Process To Innovate
Ariens uses lean thinking to re-invent its powder coating processes
Spray Guns for Liquid Paint
Featuring air atomize, HVLP, Airless, Air Assisted Airless, electrostatic spray gun and more…
Precision Painting at Precision Entry
Doors get durable finishes in a variety of colors
Sweeping Up Productivity Gains
Good planning and a switch to powder pay off at Tennant
The Importance of Powder Booth Filtration
Choosing a powder filter is a lot like buying new tires.
Head of the Class
When Toronto-based RadEX Powder Coatings expanded its offerings to include wood finishing, the company selected UV powder coatings as the right tool for the job...
Automation: To What Degree?
Webster has three definitions for automation, but the second one applies best to painting: “The techniques and equipment used to bring about automatic operation and control.” Within that statement, techniques and equipment become the operative words because there is such a broad range and degree of both.
Pretreatment Makes Vending Machine One Tough Customer
Fawn Manufacturing's vending machines needed a finish that could withstand harsh climates, rugged weather and tough customers. It found a pretreatment package it liked and made it better, which made for a high-quality, durable powder coating finish that stood up to the most demanding environments....
Opening the Gate to a Simpler Process
At Behlen, the installation of the same powder coating and the same powder application equipment at its three finishing facilities helped simplify its manufacturing process so that it could deliver the highest quality product to its customers . . .
Automatic Powder Coating—Meeting Customers' Demands
Increased demand was pushing Royston's powder coating line to maximum capacity, amplifying the problems with the company's aging line. But, an automatic powder coating system relieved the pressure on the line and helped the company meet its customers' demands . . .
Painting a Victory
Polaris decided to add to its assortment of outdoor recreational equipment with a line of motorcycles...
Automated Paint Line Sends Productivity Soaring
An automated paint line has given Eagle® Window & Door the flexibility to finish more than 3, 000 aluminum parts in 10 to 20 colors during a single shift...
Powder Coating Simplified
One man's successful venture into powder coating....