Scott Francis

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Parts Cleaning

Brighton Science and Hubbard-Hall Partner on Data-Driven Cleaning Program

By: Scott Francis

Infinity Surface Cleaning Program offers data-driven approach to preparing surfaces for bonding, adhesion and coating.
#measurement-testing

Anodizing

California Public Hearing to Decide Fate of Hex Chrome Plating and Anodizing

Edited by Scott Francis

Metal Finishing Association of California urges all members of the metal finishing community to submit comments prior to the hearing.
#regulation

Electrocoating

Looking Back to Look Forward

By: Scott Francis

Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2023.
#editorial

Caplugs Offers Webinar Series on Masking Design

Edited by Scott Francis

Caplugs Connect platform offers education on product protection solutions.
#education #masking

Univertical Hires Sales, Marketing Manager

Edited by Scott Francis

Univertical Corp. hires Seth Hill as global sales and marketing manager.

Parts Cleaning

Episode 26: Interviews from FABTECH 2022

By: Scott Francis

PF’s On the Line Podcast offers a roundup of interviews from the 2022 installment of FABTECH. 

Imagineering Finishing Technologies Featured on Artemis Mission

Edited by Scott Francis

NASA's Artemis 1 Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

Powder Coating

Powder Coating Week 2023 Moves Industry Education Forward

Edited by Scott Francis

Powder Coating Week 2023 offers can’t-miss powder coating industry education, networking opportunities. 
#workforce development #education

NASF Releases November 2022 Policy Update

Edited by Scott Francis

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of November.
#nasf #regulation

Parts Cleaning

Episode 25: An Interview with Darren Howard, Circle-Prosco Inc.

Edited by Scott Francis

As phosphate-based pretreatments become increasingly regulated, more finishers are considering zirconium pretreatment solutions. Darren Howard, a key account manager with Circle-Prosco, Inc., discusses the increasing popularity of zirconium pretreatment use in such areas as automotive and agriculture.

Liquid Coating

Solving Paint Adhesion Problems

By: Scott Francis

A farm equipment supplier’s quest to find the right cleaning chemistry.

Arkema Divests Phosphorus Derivatives Business

Edited by Scott Francis

Arkema has announced the proposed divestment of Febex, a company specializing in phosphorus-based chemistry, to Belgian group Prayon. 
#management