#MARKETING

Koch Finishing Systems Announces New President

Josh Gilberg has successfully led various teams and spearheaded key initiatives over the past three years.

Register Now for Women in Finishing Forum and Apply for Scholarship

The fifth WiF FORUM will be held April 15-17, 2024, at the Drury Plaza Lake Buena Vista Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Applications are also being accepted now for the Elizabeth Teska Women in Finishing FORUM Scholarship.

Powder Coating Week 2024 Offers Education and Networking

On March 11-13, 2024, this event for powder coaters will combine training, presentations, technical sessions, tabletop exhibits, roundtable discussions, expert panels and social activities. 
#education

Parts Cleaning

3 Reasons to Implement Vacuum Degreasing

Improvements in air emissions and waste when using vacuum degreasing also result in cost reduction.
#ask the expert

Dual-Shaft Mixers for High-Viscosity Dispersions and Suspensions

The Ross FDA-1500 has a maximum working capacity of 1,500 gallons and features a dish-bottom stainless steel mix vessel with a 50-psig dimpled heating/cooling jacket.

Weiler Abrasives Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Mary Beth Martino will oversee the company’s global financial activities.  

Sherwin-Williams 2024 Aerospace Coatings Calendar Winners

The annual program recognizes the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity of aircraft painters and designers who rely on Sherwin-Williams aerospace coatings.
#aerospace

Powder Coating Institute Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarship

Designed to assist students studying in subject areas that can lead to a career in powder coating, the scholarship program awards funds in conjunction with PCI member company donations.

National Surface Finishing Day

National Surface Finishing Day will be celebrated March 6, 2024. The annual event is a way to showcase the industry to local trade schools, businesses, officials and media, as well as to celebrate employees and staff.
#nsfd

On Pressing the Reset Button

The New Year offers an chance to reset, but make sure to embrace the opportunity to learn lessons along the way. 
#management #editorial

Materials Group Celebrates 85 Years in Business

Wall Colmonoy, a global materials engineering group, celebrates its 85 years of business.
#management

Electroplating

Switching from Hexavalent to Trivalent Chromium Plating

There are advantages and disadvantages of moving from hexavalent to trivalent baths. When considering this choice, gather the facts from this article in order to make a well-educated decision.

Powder Coating

Episode 39: Expediting ERP Software Deployments

Products Finishing learns about a recent manufacturing software deployment by Steelhead Technologies that was completed in record time for A1 Paint, Powder and Sandblasting.
#Industry 4.0

Tri-Mer Announces New Process Engineer

Clayton Lynn has joined Tri-Mer Corp. as a process engineer where he will focus on the company’s legacy systems.

NASF Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications

College juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in subjects related to surface science, now is your chance to apply for financial scholarships until Feb. 25.

SprutCAM X Robot Integrates JAKA Cobots into its Library

SprutCAM Tech’s online library of robot components has been updated to include digital twins of the popular JAKA cobots.

PaintExpo 2024 Highlights Coating Processes of the Future

The industrial coating technology industry is increasingly focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient processes. This trend will be reflected at the PaintExpo 2024, April 2-9, 2024 in Karlsruhe, Germany. 
#sustainability

Automotive Cleaning Questions Answered

Parts cleaning experts answer questions about automotive cleaning trends, including questions about effective cleaning for electric vehicle parts as well as ISO16232 specifications.
#automotive

Finishing Another Year — Looking Back at the Trends of 2023

Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2024.
#management #regulation #Industry 4.0

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Partners With CoatingAI

The partnership aims to explore possibilities with sustainability, including the development of Flightpath.
#sustainability