25 Finishing Exhibitors to Visit at FABTECH 2026
Ahead of the Oct. 21-23 show, PF editors highlight pretreatment chemistries, parts cleaning systems, application equipment, curing technology and material handling from some of the finishing exhibitors that will be present at this year’s show in Las Vegas.
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News
Mike Thies Celebrates 40 Years at Gema
Gema highlights an employee that has provided four decades of leadership and surface finishing contributions.
Read MoreIFS Coatings Expands U.S. Production With Elkhart Facility
IFS Coatings acquires a 100,000-square-foot production facility in Indiana, which will increase its powder coating and bonded metallic capacity to serve customers nationwide.
Read MoreCONTRAX Grand Rapids Adds Expert Sessions and Networking Reception, Free with Registration
Added events include show-floor presentations on automation, quoting & estimating, performance benchmarking and AI/ERP, plus an evening networking reception
Read MorePCI Opens Call for Powder Coating 2027 Presentations
Abstracts for the conference, held during Powder Coating Week in Orlando, Florida, are due Jan. 15, 2027.
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Guyson USA MicroSolve Vapor Degreasing System Targets Precision Component Cleaning
MicroSolve, now available in North America, offers an industrial cleaning solution with ultrasonic cleaning, vapor degreasing and closed-loop solvent recovery in a single enclosed system.
Read MoreGinova Electronics Introduces P6 for High-Purity Ultrasonic Cleaning
Within a small footprint, the Ginova P6 was built to handle precision parts cleaning, combining multi-frequency ultrasound, vacuum tech and complete process documentation.
Read MorePPG Expands Marine Coatings Portfolio For Onboard Fleet Maintenance
PPG introduces the PPG One Range portfolio of five one-component marine coatings, designed to streamline vessel maintenance with ready-to-use solutions for interior and exterior applications.
Read MoreInfrared Tunnel Oven Manages Airflow for High-Volume Curing
Vastex Industrial’s ERVP Series infrared tunnel oven offers airflow mapping, adjustable exhaust screening and 46,800 watts of heating capacity for curing film, sheet, adhesives, coatings and parts.
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Protective Coatings’ Crucial Role in Data Centers
The importance of protective coatings in the development of data centers goes beyond corrosion protection — it’s about preserving every aspect of the infrastructure to ensure decades of service.
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Type 2 Chem Film Line the Right Way
What manufacturers should know before setting up a Type 2 chem film line — from having the right line design to the level of production control expected by its end-use application.
Read MoreHigh-Performance Vapor Degreasing Solvents Reduce Environmental Impact
EnviroTech has launched a generation of PFAS-free, high-performance vapor degreasing solvents for sensitive and detailed components.
Read MoreHPT Engine Blade Coatings Drive Rolls-Royce Rebound
Engine blade durability and corrosion fatigue at the heart of Rolls-Royce’s Trent 1000 engine troubles is being addressed by a robust two-phase initiative.
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When Aqueous Cleaning Isn’t Enough, What Should You Look At?
Blind holes, threads and internal channels aren't just hard to clean, they're also hard to rinse and dry. Hubbard-Hall's Mike Valenti explains why geometry, soil type and equipment matter as much as chemistry when troubleshooting aqueous cleaning.
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In What Way Is This Person Smart?
Sometimes all it takes is restating the question to gain new perspective and unlock native talent hiding in plain sight.
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Electroless Nickel: Enabling the Next Generation of Aerospace
Electroless nickel is being reimagined as a multifunctional performance system, one that bridges lightweight material choices and electrification trends with demanding aerospace requirements.
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Honesty, Quality Leads to Quick Turnaround Times for Top Shop
For over a decade, honesty, quality and fast turnaround times have led to rapid growth for Performance Powder Coating.
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Drone-Based Sensor Boosts Aircraft Coating Inspections
AkzoNobel expands the capability of its Aerofleet Coatings Management system with a drone-based sensor for aircraft coating inspection and quality control.
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NASF/AESF #126: Water-in-Salt Electrolytes as a Platform for Electrodeposition (Q4)
University of Alabama researcher reports a newly developed WiSE-deposited metallic tungsten films on brass and copper, a result the NASF Foundation-funded team calls a step toward electrodepositing a metal long resistant to aqueous plating.
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Fundamentals
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Experts
Nickel Smut After Sealing? Don't Replace the Bath Yet
Before dumping your nickel seal tank, take a systematic approach and check overlooked causes like soft anodic layers, inadequate rinsing and shifting current density.
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Electrostatic Spray Technology for Cost, Material Savings
Electrostatic applications can reduce waste and help lower overall finishing costs, while also helping manufacturers meet their sustainability goals by using less material to achieve a desired finish.
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Improving Alkaline Zinc-Nickel Plating Performance With Membrane Anodes
As fastener coating demands tighten, compact membrane anodes offer a drop-in upgrade for rack and barrel zinc-nickel lines.
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Podcast/Videos
Episode 72: An Interview With Robert Lovegrove, ChemQuest
ChemQuest CEO Robert Lovegrove talks with PF about his career and new role, as well as what he sees as the key trends and innovations in the industry.
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Episode 71: An Interview With Connor Callais, Hubbard-Hall
In this On the Line interview, Hubbard-Hall's Connor Callais covers the fundamentals finishers overlook, supply chain traceability pressures and when to call your chemistry supplier.
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Episode 70: An Interview With Rand Owens, GrayMatter Robotics
Rand Owens, head of marketing and go-to-market at Graymatter Robotics, talks with Products Finishing about how the company has evolved from autonomous point solutions to full-factory AI.
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Episode 69: An Interview With Remington Schieffer, American CRS Equipment
PF continues the conversation with American CRS Equipment on rectifier technology, safety compliance and educating today’s finishing workforce.
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Advancing Bonding, Coating and Sealing to 4.0 Systems for Metals, Composites and More
Brighton Science uses decades of experience, 2-second surface measurements and a framework of data-based specs and KPIs to help manufacturers advance toward reliable, predictable bond quality for faster, high-performance production.
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Episode 68: An Interview With Kevin Biller, ChemQuest
Kevin Biller, PCI Hall of Famer, shares insights on industry evolution, AI, robotics, EVs and what's next for this durable finishing technology.
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