Scott Francis

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Powder Coating

Statesville N.C. Start-Up Offers Turnkey Industrial Finishing Systems

By: Scott Francis

United Finishing Systems LLC offers custom turnkey finishing solutions for electrocoating, powder coating and liquid coating. 

Electroplating

Family-owned Zinc Plater Looks to the Future

Edited by Scott Francis

Creative solutions and a willingness to take on challenges is at the heart of Grand Rapids-based finisher’s success.

Powder Coating

Powder Coated Trellis

Edited by Scott Francis

These powder-coated awnings were created for a new Amazon distribution center in Denver, Colo.
#photo finish

Electrocoating

FABTECH 2022 Returns to Atlanta

Edited by Scott Francis

Discover the latest finishing technologies and connect with industry experts at FABTECH in Atlanta, Ga. November 8-10.

Liquid Coating

Axalta Launches Next Generation Basecoat for Automotive Refinishing

Edited by Scott Francis

Axalta announces the launch of its next generation basecoat technology, Cromax Gen, for the automotive refinish industry in Latin America.

Electroplating

MKS Instruments Acquires Atotech

Edited by Scott Francis

The acquistion positions MKS to advance electronic device miniaturization and complexity, as well as extend product offerings for industrial applications.
#electronics

NASF Releases August 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 August.
#nasf #regulation

Episode 22: An Interview with Gary Vasilash, Gardner Business Media

Edited by Scott Francis

Transportation editor Gary Vasilash discusses the automotive industry today and what the future might hold for surface finishers.
#management #automotive

A Sea Change for Automotive?

By: Scott Francis

Investments in new energy vehicles by major automotive OEMs have been signaling a larger share of the market for electrified vehicles in the not so distant future — but when should finishers invest in new capabilities?
#economics #editorial

NASF Releases July 2022 Policy Update

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 July.
#regulation #sustainability

Electroplating

Registration Opens for Electroless Nickel Conference 2022

Edited by Scott Francis

Electroless Nickel Conference 2022 will take place October 11-13 at the Omni Severin in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Electroplating

Embracing Tools for Continuous Improvement

Edited by Scott Francis

Triplex Plating is a great example of how to use benchmarking, training and employee feedback as tools for continuous improvement.
#topshops #workforce development