Index Experiences Accelerating Contraction
September Finishing Index is 46.4, posting a third month of contracting activity.
Internships: Not Just for Coffee Makers and Photocopiers
Organizations that don’t offer internships are missing a huge opportunity to improve.
#management
Frontier Group Launches New Chemical Processing Line
Arizona-based provider of aerospace metal finishing services reopened its Phoenix chemical processing facilities after $1.5 million complete transformation.
#aerospace
Pries Opens New 36-foot Wide Anodizing Line in Iowa
The anodizing line is fully automated and boasts 36-foot tanks, which Pries says will be able to guarantee extruded and anodized aluminum in just four weeks.
Coventya Holds Employee Appreciation Day
Following an engagement survey for its U.S. employees, the company held an employee appreciation lunch with team-building activities and games.
#workforce development
Coventya Announces New Staff
Randie Cistone joins as human resources manager, while Carrie Cotter takes over as customer service manager.
Finishing Index Makes Progress Back Toward ‘50’
August Finishing Index is 48.2, indicating that overall business conditions contracted for a second month, but at a slower rate than previously recorded.
#economics
It’s Not Always the Seal Tank
When testing anodized aluminum for quality, poor anodize conditions result in weakened coatings and AAMA 611 test failures.
A Conversation With Brad Durkin, Coventya
Brad Durkin is director of international product management for Coventya, and the chairperson of the SUR/FIN Technical Advisory Committee that puts together the conference sessions each summer.
#management #surfin