Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Powder Coating

Vitracoat Announces Innovation Research Center

Edited by Scott Francis

Vitracoat’s new Houston, Texas-based facility will allow the company to triple production of powder coatings and increase R&D efforts.

Parts Cleaning

Rust Prevention Solution Reduces Chemistry

Edited by Scott Francis

Hubbard-Hall’s Metal Guard 900 rust preventative provides extended indoor and outdoor protection for metal surfaces.

Powder Coating

Celebrating Powder Coating

Edited by Scott Francis

Products Finishing reflects on Powder Coating Week 2023 and the importance of powder coating in the finishing industry.
#education #editorial

Liquid Coating

BYK-Gardner Offers Protective Coatings Field Test Kit

Edited by Scott Francis

New field kit includes tools for a proper assessment of environmental conditions prior to coating applications and film thickness evaluation.
#measurement-testing

Electroplating

SUR/FIN 2023 Registration Is Now Open

Edited by Scott Francis

The National Association for Surface Finishing SUR/FIN 2023 surface finishing industry trade show will take place June 6-8, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
#nasf #surfin

Electroless Nickel Conference 2023 to Bring EN Professionals Together

By: Scott Francis

ENC 2023, a three-day conference featuring electroless nickel education and networking opportunities, is scheduled for September 26-28, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisc.
#education

Powder Coating

Powder Coating Overcomes Post Forming

By: Scott Francis

Six Sigma methodology, open communication, and collaboration produce results for leading boat manufacturer.
#measurement-testing #curing #marine

Powder Coating

Episode 29: An Interview With Kim Scott, Maui Powder Works

By: Scott Francis

In this episode of Products Finishings’ On the Line podcast, Kim Scott, the voice behind Maui Powder Works’ Powder Coater Podcast, talks about grassroots marketing, powder coatings’ social media community and trends in the industry. 

Parts Cleaning

Zirconium Conversion Coating Reported to Reduce Process Costs

Edited by Scott Francis

Torch Surface Technologies offers zirconium conversion coating family of products designed to provide an alternative to iron or zinc phosphate pretreatments.

Electrocoating

CFS Unveils New Hook Locks Parts Racking Solution

Edited by Scott Francis

New product from Custom Fabricating & Supplies (CFS) prevents part loss during coating processes.
#racking

Electroplating

NASF Awards Committee Seeks Industry Awards Nominations

Edited by Scott Francis

Each year The NASF honors leaders who have selflessly dedicated their time and resources to the surface finishing industry. NASF’s Industry Awards recognize volunteers who work to push the association forward on both the local and national levels.
#nasf

Powder Coating

How to Build a Powder Coating Brand

By: Scott Francis

Maui Powder Works, a 2022 Products Finishing Top Shop, shares the story behind how it grew from an island job shop to a recognized voice in the finishing community. 
#basics #Top Shops