Supply Chain Expansion Powers Industry Growth
The Finishing Index was driven by supplier deliveries, production and new orders in October.
Arlington Plating Launches Hardcoat Aluminum Anodizing
The fully automated, 5,000-square-foot line produces conventional and hardcoat anodizing with high-pH sealants and organic die-coloring capabilities.
Reliant Aluminum Products Hires Technical Sales Rep
Laura Moore has more than 18 years’ experience in the metal finishing industry, having served in a variety of project management positions, including vice president of operations.
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Finishing Shops Celebrate Top Shops Awards in Unique Ways
As we get ready to open the next survey to determine which finishing operations will be crowned the 2019 Products Finishing Top Shops, we look at how previous winners have celebrated the honor.
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Haviland Names VP of Finance
Meg Post is replacing Terry Schoen, and will oversee the company’s financial operations, including accounting and reporting, financial planning and business analysis, IT, and risk management.
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Chemeon Adds Research Scientist
Alec Kindall recently earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Arizona State University.
Finishing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
The 2019 Products Finishing Hall of Fame class is open to anyone in the surface finishing industry, including liquid and powder coaters, as well as professionals in other finishing applications.
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Magenta Shade for Anodized Aluminum Is Free of Heavy Metals
Clariant’s Sanodye Magenta LF combines red with a touch blue in a non-bleeding, single-dye formulation that is also heavy-metal free.
Haviland Makes New Appointments to Support Business Growth
Rob Pawson has been promoted to national sales manager of surface finishing and anodizing.He has been with Haviland for 25 years, most recently serving as regional sales manager.
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Addressing White Spots on Black Anodized Parts
Anodizing guru Mark Jozefowicz says white spots on black anodized finishes are a common problem, and there are a variety of reasons why they might occur.