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surfin

NASF Taking Nominations for Industry Awards

At Sur/Fin 2017 in Atlanta, the NASF will again recognize strong leaders who have selflessly dedicated their time and resources to the surface finishing industry with a series of awards.

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Anodizing

Bringhurst, Almeyda Win AAC Paper Awards

The Aluminum Anodizing Council recognized two authors for their outstanding contributions at the 2015 Anodizing Conference in San Diego, California.

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masking

Pioneer Metal Finishing Relocates to New Hope, Minnesota

The New Hope facility will feature advanced technology and disciplined manufacturing processes to keep Pioneer at the forefront of the metal finishing industry.

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Liquid Coating

Hosco Wins Automation Alley Award

Award recognizes one advanced manufacturing or technology company in our region that has successfully launched its products, services or technologies abroad.

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masking

Ken Gatchel, former AESF President, Passes

Gatchel was the AESF national president in 1997-98, the third to be elected from the Grand Rapids Branch since the society's founding in 1909. He served 10 years on the AESF national board of directors.

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basics

Better Alloy Control of Alkaline Zinc Nickel Baths

The factors that influence nickel content in deposits from alkaline non-cyanide zinc nickel baths.

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Liquid Coating

Smooth Sailing for Liquid Finisher

With new technology, a boat yard improves production efficiency and enhances finish quality.

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nasf

NASF Report: Jan. 2017

The proposed rule requires businesses to secure bonds, insurance or self-assure cleanup costs mandated by the EPA.

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MP100 Tube Mirror Polishing Machine Assures Perfectly Polished Surface

New polisher from NS Máquinas protects against corrosion and scratches.

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masking

MAMF To Celebrate 100th Anniversary in April

The MAMF was formed in 1917 and is one of the oldest surface finishing associations in the U.S., formed shortly after American Electroplaters Society formed in 1913.

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automotive

Winners of BASF Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment Los Angeles

John Frye, a principal designer and digital modeling group leader for Honda R&D Americas, Inc., was named the winner of the Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment Los Angeles, presented by BASF.

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Anodizing

AAC Announces 2016 Winners for Student Research Poster Contest

Students from around the world presented research projects in science, bioengineering, nanotechnology, petrochemical technology, corrosion science, and related engineering disciplines presented their work.

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