#EDITORIAL

Electrocoating

Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility

Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

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.

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.

The Time is Now

Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses takeaways from recent industry events and recounts observations about the growing interest in mobility applications.

Constant Reinvention

Industry events highlight the intersections between areas of manufacturing and the ways today’s industry trends are changing the way things are made.

'Tis the Season — Gearing Up for Conferences and Trade Shows

Products Finishing looks ahead to fall finishing industry events.

Things to Come

Products Finishing expands its team, introduces Lori Beckman as senior editor, and looks ahead to 2024.

Electroplating

Cheers to Another National Surface Finishing Day

Celebrating the contributions of finishing operations across the nation.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

Highlights from SUR/FIN 2023

Products Finishing offers a recap of some of the topics that were top of mind at the SUR/FIN 2023 finishing industry trade show.

Products Finishing looks to its sister brands at Gardner Business Media for new ways to collaborate and provide deeper insights into the ways various manufacturing technologies touch today’s applications.

Looking to the Future of Finishing

Products Finishing takes a look at some of the ways the finishing industry is investing in workforce development and educational initiatives.

Celebrating Connections in the Finishing Community

In the wake of National Surface Finishing Day, Products Finishing reflects on the importance of recognition and connections within the finishing community.

Powder Coating

Celebrating Powder Coating

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

Reassessing Your Business

The new year brings so many new things, including an opportunity to rethink the way we do things.

Workforce Education and the Future of the Industry

The future workforce is a top concern for industry leaders today and training those who will take the reins is imperative.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

The Year Ahead of Us

Products Finishing looks ahead to a new year of reporting on the coating and finishing industries.

Electroplating

Looking Back to Look Forward

Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2023.

So Many Events… So Little Time

Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis discusses the abundance of opportunities and inspiration found at recent industry events.

Where Industries Intersect

Observations from the show floor at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2022).

Always Moving Forward

Fall trade shows, conferences and in-person events are ramping up for everyone in the manufacturing industry. Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses a few of the opportunities on the horizon.

A Sea Change for Automotive?

Investments in new energy vehicles by major automotive OEMs have been signaling a larger share of the market for electrified vehicles in the not so distant future — but when should finishers invest in new capabilities?

Electrocoating

Take Full Advantage of Industry Events

As travel plans ramp up for the year, what industry events will you attend? Products Finishing offers a quick look at some of the upcoming opportunities for 2024.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

Building Momentum for the Future of the Finishing Industry

Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis offers a quick recap of this year’s SUR/FIN surface finishing industry trade show.

Bumps in the Road

The past two years have been challenging in many ways — here are some thoughts on moving forward during difficult times.

How to Find a Job in the Finishing Industry

The time is ripe to find a great job in the finishing industry. Here are some resources and training opportunities that may aid you in your search.

Powder Coating

Celebrating the Experts of Surface Finishing

From recent events like Powder Coating Week to virtual celebrations like National Surface Finishing Day, a sense of optimism for the future of surface finishing is palpable.

What’s New for '22?

As we settle into 2022, Products Finishing editor Scott Francis discusses some of PF’s exciting initiatives for the coming year.

Electroplating

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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