Pioneer Metal Finishing Acquires Utah's Pilkington Metal Finishing
Headquartered in Wisconsin, Pioneer operates eight facilities across the U.S. and Mexico, employing more than 1,000.
Hitachi FT160 XRF Analyzes Ultrathin Coatings
Benchtop unit designed for high sample throughput for quality control.
H.L. Blachford Acquires Markee International
Purchase includes all patents and formulations for lubricants for pre and post sintering powdered metal applications.
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Korey Bell Named Westside Finishing President
Bell to lead powder coating form following his father's retirement.
Wagner's Coatify Platform Enables Intelligent Monitoring
Information and management platform designed to improve system availability and productivity.
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Why Temperatures Change Between Liquid Circulation System and Point of Application
Mike Bonner with Saint Clair Systems says a specialized control system is required to eliminate temperature changes between a liquid circulation system and point of application.
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How To Reduce Steps Required In Nonferrous Surface Finishing
The finishing of parts made from various copper and aluminum alloys traditionally require many distinct and separate process steps, and Hubbard-Hall’s Mike Valenti explains how both come with their own unique needs .
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LestaUSA Brings Self-Learning Italian-Engineered Robotic Finishing Technology to U.S.
With roots in Italy, supplier offers affordable technology for liquid, powder coat and fiberglass applications.
Aircraft X-Ray Laboratories Brings Hi-Tech to the Plating Shop
New leadership brought changes to AXL, which have propelled them into becoming one of the premier facilities in the U.S.
