Weiler Abrasives Donates to Veteran Education Program
Workshops for Warriors trains and certifies veterans, wounded warriors and transitioning service members in CNC, welding, CAD and other technical trades. Weiler Abrasives, a longtime supporter of the nonprofit, recently donated $25,000.
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Q+A: Electroplating and Anodizing Top Shop, Technical Plating
Technical Plating was recently named a Products Finishing Top Shop. We spoke with shop manager and vice president (and 40-Under-40 member) Tyler Thomas to learn more about how the shop runs.
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The Year in Review
Products Finishing offers a look back at some of the most noteworthy finishing industry stories from 2021.
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Episode 13: On the Line — The Year In Review
In this episode of On the Line, Products Finishing takes a look back at the most pertinent stories covered by the podcast in 2021.
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Uyemura Associates Complete Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training
Lean Six Sigma black belts have been awarded to five associates from Uyemura: Don Gudeczauskas, April Labonte, Chris Carrillo, Jose Garcia and Scott Larson.
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Episode 12: Trends in Automation for Finishers
In this episode of On the Line, we hear insights into automation trends for finishers from Derek DeGeest of DeGeest Corp., Rob Weber of Fischer Technology, Jacob Fortmeyer of Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Robert Ravensburgen of OmniRobotic.
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Truly Investing in Training
John Cole of powder coating equipment supplier Parker Ionics discusses how to get a worthwhile return on your investment in employee training.
#education #management #asktheexpert
Online Color Theory and Quality Control Training
X-Rite and Pantone have made the Fundamentals Seminar Series – focusing on color science and quality control – available in an online learning format. In-person courses are also being hosted around the United States.
#management #education #workforcedevelopment
Brown and Caldwell Employee Recognized
Water Environment Federation recognizes Brown and Caldwell senior associate engineer Pono Hanson with young professionals award.
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Finishing in the Age of the Remote Workforce
Companies that adopt a remote-working culture may find that team members actually work more, not less.
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CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Presents 2021 Scholarships
This year the CCAIFEF has awarded a total of $17,500 in scholarships to deserving students.
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CCAI Features Online Courses, Safety Seminar, Training Docs in Spanish
CCAI Online Courses, Safety Seminar, Training Docs in Spanish
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CCAI Announces Online Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course
CCAI launches online course in a series of industrial finishing training opportunities.
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Axalta Names Chief Human Resources Officer
Axalta Coating Systems announces Jacqueline Scanlan to lead Global Human Resources function.
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Getting in Trouble in Grade School Made Me a Better Executive
How technical education can help hands-on, kinesthetic, non-classroom learners grow into the talented workforce the manufacturing world needs.
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Reinvigorating the Workforce
Do education and outreach hold the key to solving manufacturing’s workforce problem?
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English University Receives Funding to Advance Aerospace Ceramic Coating
A materials expert at the University of Nottingham has secured over £2.1m to develop new coatings for aerospace that could cut jet plane emissions and help spacecraft venture further into our solar system.
#aerospace #workforcedevelopment
A Look at the Finishing Supply Chain and Workforce
The May 2021 issue of Products Finishing puts a focus on supply chain disruptions and the workforce skills gap.
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40 Under 40: Class of 2021
Each year, PF editors comb through a long list of nominees with a wide range of skill sets to select the 40 Under 40 class. This year's finalists include engineers, operations managers, chemists, general managers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs working in the finishing industry.
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Bales to Hold NSFD Educational Event
As part of National Surface Finishing Day (NSFD) celebrations on March 3, Bales Metal Surface Solutions has announced a webinar on the basics of coating, finishing and polishing, as well as a virtual shop tour.
#workforcedevelopment #education #nsfd