April 2026 Issue

April

April 2026

Digital Edition
Leaders in the Making: 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Cover Story

Leaders in the Making: 40 Under 40 Class of 2026

PF honors emerging leaders in the finishing industry nominated for its annual 40 Under 40 program. 

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Features

Featured articles from the April 2026 issue of Products Finishing

Practical Solutions for Pretreatment Challenges in Electroplating
Electroplating

Practical Solutions for Pretreatment Challenges in Electroplating

Strengthening pretreatment is an essential step in ensuring the long-term performance, durability and finishing quality of an electroplating operation. 

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How Sustainable Are Powder Coatings?
Powder Coating

How Sustainable Are Powder Coatings?

Switching from traditional solvent-borne paint to powder coatings can offer significant advantages for economic- and sustainability-related efforts.

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Ecoclean Provides Spray-Flood System for Flexible Precision Cleaning
Parts Cleaning

Ecoclean Provides Spray-Flood System for Flexible Precision Cleaning

Ecoclean’s EcoCvario spray-flood cleaning system provides optimized heat management, media flow and media treatment in aqueous precision cleaning operations.

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Funky Finishes Explore the World of Unique Powder Coatings
Powder Coating

Funky Finishes Explore the World of Unique Powder Coatings

Special effect coatings like metallics, textures, and functional and decorative finishes with visual and aesthetic focuses are quickly emerging and evolving. 

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SMART Water: A New Wave in Water Management

SMART Water: A New Wave in Water Management

Intelligent approach to water management leverages real-time data to optimize water as a strategic resource.

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Laser Cleaning Fast-Tracks Surface Preparation

Laser Cleaning Fast-Tracks Surface Preparation

Laser cleaning solutions can provide a faster clean for manufacturers with time-saving and cost-effective benefits.

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