ECOAT24 Brewer Award Winners
Edited by Lori Beckman
The 2024 Brewer Award Winners were presented with their awards at ECOAT24 at the Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida on April 4.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (January-March 2024) at the University of Texas at Dallas. In this period, we followed our work on 3D printing anode support for solid oxide fuel cells, SOFC (or cathode for solid oxide electrolyzers, SOEC). We focused on the mechanical properties of 3D printed yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) using a four-point bending test. We then conducted a statistical analysis to characterize the flexural strength of porous 3D printed YSZ.
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Robert McLaughlin Retires from Axalta Board of Directors
Edited by Lori Beckman
Robert M. McLaughlin has decided he will retire from Axalta’s board of directors and will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting of Members.
Technic Appoints Director/Research and Development
Edited by Lori Beckman
In his new role, Matt Sylvestre oversees and coordinates all research and development projects at Technic's Cranston, Rhode Island, facility, as well as manage the operations of the R&D laboratory.
Gema USA Welcomes New Controller
Edited by Lori Beckman
Alicia Czyszczon joins the company from USA Comfort Corp. where she served as the controller since 2015.
Columbia Chemical and Alufinish Announce Collaboration
Edited by Scott Francis
By combining their sales and service capabilities and resources for the U.S. market, the two companies will cover the entire aluminum alloy surface treatment process from pre-treatment to anodizing and coating.
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Register for In-Person Finishing Courses from NASF
Edited by Lori Beckman
Three classes are offered during Sur/Fin 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
PPG Appoints VP Environment, Health and Safety
Edited by Lori Beckman
Lyndee Brassieur will report to Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice president, operations.
Greater Environmental Responsibility and Innovation in the Powder Coatings Industry
Edited by Lori Beckman
Marchesini emphasized the need for unified international regulation and addressed the issue of dangerous raw materials still being used in some parts of the world.
AkzoNobel Invests in Dutch Research Labs
Edited by Lori Beckman
Work is about to start on building a technology center for powder coatings, while a new polymer lab has just opened which will develop resin technologies for all the company’s businesses.
Hubbard-Hall Acquires Prosys Finishing Technology
Edited by Lori Beckman
With this strategic move, Hubbard-Hall expands its product portfolio and welcomes Randy DiSano, former owner of Prosys, to its team.
HeaterTek Welcomes National Sales Manager
Edited by Lori Beckman
Kyle Faulman joins the company with over 30 years of experience in the metal finishing industry.
