Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Scott Francis is the editor-in-chief of CompositesWorld and Products Finishing media brands, properties of Gardner Business Media. He has also edited for the Writer's DigestHOWPopular Woodworking media brands and has authored books on a range of topics.

Scott has a bachelor’s degree in writing and editing and a minor in biology from Western Carolina University. PRESS KIT

 

Anodizing

Veteran-Owned Metal Finishing Company Recognized

Andrew Kossowski recognized as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year.

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Electroplating

Innovation in Plating on Plastic

Plating on advanced plastics solution offers improved adhesion, temperature resistance and cost savings.

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Anodizing

An Interview With Bryan Leiker and Jerry Desmond, MFACA

Products Finishing recently attended the Metal Finishing Association of California's annual legislation day event, which provides a forum for finishing operations in the state to voice their concerns to government officials. In this installment of On the Line, we learn more about the initiative and the key issues for California-based finishers. 

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photo finish

Masking Solutions for Diverse Applications

Global Mask of Barcelona, Spain showcases its solutions at Paint Expo 2024 in Germany.

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Powder Coating

Episode 43: Unpacking Paint Expo 2024

Products Finishing recaps observations from Paint Expo 2024 in Karlsruhe, Germany.

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Anodizing

Columbia Chemical and Alufinish Announce Collaboration

By combining their sales and service capabilities and resources for the U.S. market, the two companies will cover the entire aluminum alloy surface treatment process from pre-treatment to anodizing and coating.

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sustainability

Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility

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

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Liquid Coating

Dürr Develops New Paint Supply System for Industrial Applications

Dürr EcoSupply P Core minimizes paint and rinsing agent losses.

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management

Altana Announces New Leadership

Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.

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Electroplating

Episode 42: An Interview with Robin Deal, Hubbard-Hall

Hubbard-Hall wastewater treatment specialist Robin Deal discusses the latest trends in wastewater management. 

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Electroplating

Cheers to Another National Surface Finishing Day

Celebrating the contributions of finishing operations across the nation. 

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Innovance Inc. Acquires Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions

Innovance has announced the acquisition of Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions.

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