Trends in Plating on Plastic
As plastics have become more ubiquitous, the demand for metal plating of plastics has increased.
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PPG Appoints VP Environment, Health and Safety
Lyndee Brassieur will report to Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice president, operations.
Greater Environmental Responsibility and Innovation in the Powder Coatings Industry
Marchesini emphasized the need for unified international regulation and addressed the issue of dangerous raw materials still being used in some parts of the world.
AkzoNobel Invests in Dutch Research Labs
Work is about to start on building a technology center for powder coatings, while a new polymer lab has just opened which will develop resin technologies for all the company’s businesses.
Hubbard-Hall Acquires Prosys Finishing Technology
With this strategic move, Hubbard-Hall expands its product portfolio and welcomes Randy DiSano, former owner of Prosys, to its team.
HeaterTek Welcomes National Sales Manager
Kyle Faulman joins the company with over 30 years of experience in the metal finishing industry.
Film Thickness Control
Have a powder coating job that requires precise film thickness control? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice controlling the variables that can impact your success.
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ChemQuest Hires VP and Director
The ChemQuest Group welcomes Sharon Feng, Ph.D., as a vice president, and Prem Patel as a director.
Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility
Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing.
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CO2-Reducing Pretreatment Solutions and Zinc Flake Coatings
The pretreatment process includes a low-temperature, long life cleaner, near neutral pH descale, zirconium pretreatment and ambient temperature adhesion promoter.
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Cetec ERP Awarded Best Overall Manufacturing Software
Cetec ERP was picked Best Overall manufacturing software and won awards in multiple categories including Best for Planning and Scheduling, Best for Procurement, Best for Bill of Materials (BOM), and more.
American Reshore Unveils Polishing and Plating Facility
Blackstone Industries of Piedras Negras (Mexico) has announced the inauguration of its polishing and plating facility in Piedras Negras, situated on the Texas border.
Eliminating No-Value-Added Services Adds Value for Customers
Answering questions about how to best meet customer needs led this Products Finishing Top Shop to stop using trucks to provide value-added services and instead, start offering in-house solutions.
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Dürr Develops New Paint Supply System for Industrial Applications
Dürr EcoSupply P Core minimizes paint and rinsing agent losses.
Powder Coating Aluminium Adhesion Failure
PF columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice for mitigating adhesion failure of powder coating on aluminum parts.
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Reducing VOCs
Coating materials (paint and solvent) are one of the most significant sources of VOC generation. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for reducing VOC consumption.
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Product Finishing’s 2024 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Deadline Approaches
Taking this year’s Products Finishing’s annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey? Respondents are urged to complete the survey by April 30, 2024 in order to be considered as a qualifying top shop.
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Altana Announces New Leadership
Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.
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Bales Metal Surface Solutions Installs New Nickel Plating Lines
The installation has doubled the finishing supplier’s nickel line capacity.