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
So Many Events… So Little Time
By: Scott Francis
Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis discusses the abundance of opportunities and inspiration found at recent industry events.
#education #editorial
SurTec, Okuno Expand Cooperation to Europe
Edited by Scott Francis
Surface treatment specialist SurTec announces cooperation with Okuno Chemical Industries Co. Ltd. in Europe.
Products Finishing 40 Under 40 Program Accepting Nominations for 2023
By: Scott Francis
Nominate a coworker or colleague for Products Finishing’s 40 Under 40 awards. Nomination deadline is February 1, 2023.
#40-under-40 #workforce development
Video Podcast: Business Transformation Update — Veterans Metal
By: Scott Francis
Products Finishing catches up with Andrew Kossowski, owner of Veterans Metal for an update on the company’s efforts to transform its business – a followup to an episode of On the Line from early 2022.
#management
Minnesota Powder Coater Pursues American Dream
By: Scott Francis
Rooted in humble beginnings and an entrepreneurial spirit, D&K Powder Coating has grown its business from the ground up.
Products Finishing's 2023 Finishing Hall of Fame Deadline Approaches
Edited by Scott Francis
Nominations for the 2023 Finishing Hall of Fame are being accepted now through December 31.
#finishinghalloffame
EPA Draft Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium Available for Public Comment
Edited by Scott Francis
The EPA has released a draft of its IRIS Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium. The report is available for review and public comment until Dec. 19, 2022.
#regulation
Nadcap Discusses Efficacy of Pneumatic Needle Peening for Repair of Aerospace Parts
Edited by Scott Francis
Supplier accreditation in this emerging technology is now attainable as part of the Nadcap process.
Powder Coating Top Shop Focuses on Growth, Expanding Markets
By: Scott Francis
Indiana-based Winona Powder Coating has become one of the leading industrial powder coating providers for the Midwest and continues to emphasize new growth as it looks to the future.
#Top Shops
NASF Releases October 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 October.
#nasf #regulation #sustainability
Nanotechnology Start-up Develops Gold Plating Replacement
By: Scott Francis
Ag-Nano System LLC introduces a new method of electroplating based on golden silver nanoparticles aimed at replacing gold plating used in electrical circuits.
