Former Products Finishing Columnist Carl Izzo Passes
Izzo was a paint consultant when he joined the magazine after spending a career as a scientist researching paints and coatings for Westinghouse and PPG.
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BASF Invests $40 Million in Automotive Coatings in North America
The investments add capacity to the company’s production plants in Greenville, Ohio, and Tultitlan, Mexico.
#masking #automotive #pollution control
The Robots Are Coming — Will Your Job Be Next?
With advancing automation, reconsider what robots have to offer.
#management #workforce development
Supercar Gets Super Ecoat System
Honda builds unique ecoat system for Acura NSX at $70 million Performance Manufacturing Center.
#masking #measurement-testing #automotive
Microfinish Acquires Roc Industries in Belleville, Ill
Micofinish has more than 240,000 square feet of facilities in Saint Louis, and has more than 450 customers throughout the Midwest and around the U.S.
Study Shows Electric Impulses Sterilize Industrial Water, Paints
Sterilization of industrial water and paints with electric impulses is the objective of the DiWaL cooperation project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
#masking #education #pollution control
How to Identify and Maintain Ecoat Bacteria
Q. Our electrocoat supplier tested our system for bacteria and reported that we are positive for bacteria. What kind of bacteria are found in ecoat systems and where can they come from? How can this affect the operation of the system?
#basics
Greatness Begins with a V1 Moment
With commitment and courage, success is pinned to taking risks.
Kyzen, CJI Host 'Clean and Green' Seminar June 13-14
The two firms will be offering two days of training, with several technical sessions and hands-on testing throughout the day. The training is free, but space is limited.
#workforce development
VIDEO: Gloria Ender Receives Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award
Gloria Ender, owner of Freedom Finishing in Benton Harbor, Michigan, will receive the award at the Lake Michigan College commencements on May 7.