Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Bowman XRF Appoints Technical Sales Engineer

Edited by Scott Francis

Landon Robertson named technical sales engineer for the Eastern Region for Bowman XRF.
#measurement-testing

Checon Expands Market Offering with Acquisition of Umicore Electrical Materials USA, Inc.

Edited by Scott Francis

The company is strategically working to meet future growth opportunities surrounding the use of precious metals and conductive materials like copper and aluminum.  
#economics #electronics

The Time is Now

By: Scott Francis

Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses takeaways from recent industry events and recounts observations about the growing interest in mobility applications. 
#editorial #automotive

Electroless Nickel On the Rise

By: Scott Francis

ENC 2023 was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering a wealth of educational programming and networking opportunities for finishers looking to grow their electroless nickel business.
#photo finish

NASF Palmetto Chapter Hosts Fall Conference

By: Scott Francis

15th annual NASF chapter event puts focus on business topics and leadership.
#nasf

Episode 36: An Interview with Peter Mirabello, Metal Finishing Technologies LLC

Edited by Scott Francis

Peter Mirabello of Metal Finishing Technologies discusses his passion for surface finishing and trends shaping the industry today.
#aerospace

Constant Reinvention

By: Scott Francis

Industry events highlight the intersections between areas of manufacturing and the ways today’s industry trends are changing the way things are made. 
#editorial

'Tis the Season — Gearing Up for Conferences and Trade Shows

By: Scott Francis

Products Finishing looks ahead to fall finishing industry events.
#editorial

Electroplating

Episode 35: Advancing Trivalent Chromium for Functional Coatings

Edited by Scott Francis

Products Finishing recently caught up with Doug Morrison and Kyle Hankinson of Trion Coatings to hear the latest developments with their SAFEChrome trivalent chromium technology. 
#regulation

PEM Announces New Leadership

Edited by Scott Francis

PEM president John Kapsner announces retirement. Kelly McCabe assumes role of company president, while Brad Leiferman steps into the position of Operations Manager. 
#management

Italian Coating Company Technofirma S.p.A. Expands into U.S.

Edited by Scott Francis

Surface treatment solutions company Tecnofirma S.p.A. (Monza, Italy) has announced the opening of Tecnofirma America Inc., the new American branch based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Electrocoating

Fall Ecoat Bootcamp Scheduled for October

Edited by Scott Francis

The Electrocoat Association’s Fall 2023 Ecoat Bootcamp will take place in Raleigh, NC, October 3-5, 2023.