Bales Metal Surface Solutions Installs New Nickel Plating Lines
The installation has doubled the finishing supplier’s nickel line capacity.
Altana Announces New Leadership
Edited by Scott Francis
Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.
#management
Product Finishing’s 2024 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Deadline Approaches
Edited by Scott Francis
Taking this year’s Products Finishing’s annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey? Respondents are urged to complete the survey by April 30, 2024 in order to be considered as a qualifying top shop.
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In Memory of Ron Saas
The finishing industry celebrates the life of Ron Saas, founder of All-Star Chemical.
HMG Paints and Prodrive Collaborate on Race Car
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
HMG Paints coatings will appear on the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 this year.
Metal Finishing Technologies Acquires of Aqua Blasting Corp.
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
Metal Finishing Technologies has acquired Connecticut-based Aqua Blasting Corp. in a move to expand its surface treatment offerings.
AkzoNobel Supports Sustainability With Virtual Reality
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
AkzoNobel will be showcasing the virtual reality (VR) training system that it developed as part of its Aerofleet training portfolio.
Walter Surface Technologies Acquires PushCorp Inc.
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
Walter’s acquisition of PushCorp is intended to contribute to the company’s objective of expanding its offerings into robotics for material removal operations.
AkzoNobel Completes Capacity Expansion at Vietnam Facility
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
AkzoNobel added five powder coating lines along with a line for producing water-based products for the consumer electronics market to its multipurpose site in Bac Ninh province, Vietnam.
Walmec Unveils Membrane Dryer for Sensitive Applications
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
The AMD-035 membrane dryer is built for longevity and designed for sensitive applications.
PPG Reviews Strategic Alternatives for Architectural Coatings Business in U.S. & Canada
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
PPG is reviewing its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada. The company affirms that the review is routine strategic in nature.
IHEA Announces Industrial Heating Decarbonization Summit
Edited by Hannah Zelinski
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) will be holding the Industrial Heating Decarbonization Summit in October.