automotive
Decorative Trivalent System Addresses Environmental Stewardship Needs
As OEMs evaluate the capability and readiness of applicators to switch from decorative hexavalent to trivalent, Columbia Chemical’s TriCOL Reclaim holds the featured spot at Booth 319.
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Top Shop’s Journey to Building a Unique Brand
Since this new Ohio plater took over the space and assets of a former plating business, it is intentional about setting itself apart from prior ownership.
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Coatings Plant Evolves with Market Trends
Expanding its focus from exclusively serving the RV industry, one of this company’s stand-alone coatings plant has successfully extended its services to additional markets.
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Indonesian Plater Finds Fast Success in Auto Market
This father/son team, inspired by inventor Michael Faraday, focuses on anti-corrosion methods and automated processes to help their Indonesian plating business flourish.
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Automotive Cleaning Questions Answered
Parts cleaning experts answer questions about automotive cleaning trends, including questions about effective cleaning for electric vehicle parts as well as ISO16232 specifications.
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Episode 38: On the Line — Looking Back on 2023
PF’s On the Line discusses some of the issues that were top of mind for industry during the past year.
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AkzoNobel Creates Bio-Based Interior Coating for Kia Motors
The interior coating was designed for the inside of the Kia EV9 electric SUV.
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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.
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Precise Paint Flow Reduces Material and Labor Costs
Finding a more accurate paint proportioner for its application enabled this auto parts manufacturer to save significant costs and labor while increasing capacity.
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A Remarkable Rolls
Alex Innes, head of coachbuild design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, describes the specially commissioned La Rose Noire Droptail as “glamour distilled.” The finishes, outside and in, contribute largely to that charm.
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