Coatings Plant Evolves with Market Trends
Expanding its focus from exclusively serving the RV industry, one of this company’s stand-alone coatings plant has successfully extended its services to additional markets.
#automotive
Regulatory Changes Drive Cleaning Companies' Collaboration
Hubbard-Hall and Jayco Cleaning Technologies have collaborated to develop a solution for new regulatory changes.
Bill Rickenbaugh Joins Carlisle as Account Manager
Rickenbaugh has over 30 years of finishing experience, most recently as senior finish improvement specialist for Masterbrand Cabinets.
Dürr Expands its Color Dosing and Changing System
By offering the Fluid Board, the company is expanding its ready2integrate package, enabling customers to quickly and easily assemble a high-quality solution comprising a controller, dosing technology and applicator.
Cetec ERP Launches AI Chatbot
The tool has been developed to provide an option for customers to get immediate responses to the most common questions.
Choosing Paint for Fast-Paced, Extra Slip, High Temp Applications
Many industrial applications require coatings that not only offer corrosion resistance and aesthetics, but provide additional attributes such as heat resistance and quick drying properties. This helpful clinic offers a few examples.
#ask the expert
Episode 41: An Interview with Holly Gottfredson, Finishing Dynamics, American Metalcraft Inc.
On the Line explores gender roles in manufacturing and finishing, and the importance of education in fostering a workforce for the future of the industry.
#education
Walter Surface Technologies Hires Safety Sales Director
In this role, Jean-Marie Maayoufi will lead Allegro’s safety specialists in North America toward growth.
Solar-Powered Photonic Cooling Enables Energy-Saving Coating
Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.
#energy #sustainability
Paul N. Gardner Jr, 81, Dies
Former president and chairman of the board of the Paul N. Gardner Co. (Gardco), died on Feb. 8, 2024. His legacy is one of dedication, passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
PCI 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Officers
PCI is grateful for these individuals who share their valuable time setting goals and making sure the institute stays on task.
16-LED Ring Illuminator Streamlines Industrial Microscopy
This 360-degree shadow-free light provides consistent illumination while eliminating obstructive shadows, making it especially useful for detailed examinations and precision work.
#measurement-testing
Cross-Hatch Adhesion Testers Available in Kits
Five kits, three in accordance with ISO 2409 and two in accordance with ASTM D3359.
AkzoNobel Completes Plant Expansion
Four new manufacturing lines are now operational – two of them dedicated to automotive primers and two to architectural coatings. New bonding equipment lines have also been added.
Advantages of UV-LED Spot Curing for Collision Repair
Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Jacob Fortmeyer shares advantages, considerations and important equipment features for the UV-LED curing process.
#ask the expert
Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning System Offers Large Capacity
With payload capacity up to 500 lbs and tank volumes of up to 675 gallons, the latest Agi-Sonic AS-6000 model is a larger system than earlier models.
Black Gained Popularity in Automotive Color Wheel
While white continues to hold its position as the most popular color for light passenger vehicles, it has seen a notable decrease in market share. In contrast, black has surged in popularity.
Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics Introduces the New Agi-Sonic AS-6000 Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning Systems
The AS-6000 has payload capacity up to 500 lbs and tank volumes of up to 675gallons.
NASF/AESFF Announce Electroplating & Surface Finishing Course
This web-based training program is designed for operators and supervisors of job shops and captive shops applying a broad range of surface finishes on a variety of substrates.
#workforce development
Steelhead Technologies Wins Top Performer Award
Steelhead Technologies has receved the Winter 2024 Top Performer award in job shop software from software comparison website SourceForge.
#Industry 4.0