Articles

Pollution Control 2 Dec 2016

Dayton's Plating Technology Plans $930K Expansion

Their facilities in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio provide a wide range of alloy finishes including tin zinc, zinc nickel, zinc iron and organic coatings.

automotive 1 Dec 2016

NASF Report: Dec. 2016

Joint initiatives by NASF and AIAG promote collaboration of surface finishing and automotive industries.

Powder Coating 1 Dec 2016

Celebrating the First 80 Years

Oak is the traditional gift for someone turning 80 years old, as it symbolizes longevity and strength, two hallmarks of what we feel our magazine has been with the surface finishing industry since its debut in 1936.

Parts Cleaning 1 Dec 2016

A Second Career in Powder Coating

Terence Reid and Walker Knox say they are working to continue the company's reputation for quality and customer service excellence built over two decades.

Liquid Coating 1 Dec 2016

80 Years Helping Finishers

Our readers share how Products Finishing has helped their careers as the magazine celebrates its 80th year covering the finishing industry.

Anodizing 1 Dec 2016

Anodizing Helps Yo-Yos Make a Colorful Comeback

One Drop Yo-Yos in Eugene, Oregon, is a leading high-end yo-yo manufacturer. It gets some of the 8,000 products it makes finished at Gruntbull Anodizing in Gettysburg, Ohio, whose splash anodizing process combines as many as six colors on the same part. The result is a piece of art.

Parts Cleaning 1 Dec 2016

Top Surface Finishing Innovations of 2016

We look back at the industry’s top new products and services for the past year.

Parts Cleaning 30 Nov 2016

Made in Eastern Iowa: Ideal Industries Makes, Powder Coats Products

Manufacturer, powder coater featured in television station's KCRG "Made In Eastern Iowa" segment that focuses on manufacturing.

Electroplating 28 Nov 2016

Scientists Unearth Ancient Plating Techniques

Last month, a group of South Korean scientists discovered metal plating techniques that date back to over 1,400 years ago.

Pollution Control 23 Nov 2016

Coating to Help Europe's Telecom Satellites Keep Their Cool

A surface coating originally developed for medical implants is set to safeguard the next generation of European telecom satellites.

curing 21 Nov 2016

Axalta Coating Systems Opens Powder Coating Learning and Development Center

Facility serves Axalta’s customers as well as those interested in learning more about powder coatings or advancing their application skills; classes are available in both English and Spanish.