Articles

Vincent Noonan named Sheffield Platers VP Strategic Operations

Industry veteran tasked with identifying leads for business development opportunities, and be responsible for ensuring highly productive relationships and partnerships.

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curing

Winona Powder Coating Gets UL Recertification

One of the largest high volume powder coater in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, Winona’s UL recertification comes along with the company’s ISO9001 and JDM F17 certifications.

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Liquid Coating

Global Automotive 2015 Color Popularity Report

White overtook silver in 2011 as the most preferred vehicle color preference; since then, white has continued to gain popularity on all vehicle types in most regions.

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Automatic Coating Limited Celebrates 50 Years

Scarborough, Ontario, applicator of liquid and powders coating in North America is celebrating half century in the corrosion coating industry.

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Electroplating

A Conversation with...Tanya Bolden, Automotive Industry Action Group

Bolden, the director of corporate responsibility products and services for AIAG, will speak at NASF Sur/Fin in June.

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Powder Coating

May Go-To Gal: Kally Powell, Production Coordinator, All-Color Powder Coating Inc.

Know a guy or gal in the industry who should be recognized? Email Jess Larkin at jlarkin@PFonline.com.

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Electroplating

Improving the Life of Tanks and Liners

Maintenance of aging plants and equipment is a controllable expense, but only if you are proactive.

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Electroplating

One-Plate EN Bath Solution Streamlines Process

Single-solution make up and replenisher saves on plating costs by simplifying the traditionally 3-step EN process.

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regulation

NASF Report May 2016: The Surface Technology Environmental Resource Center

NASF and its foundation partner with National Center for Manufacturing Science to better coordinate regulatory and ethical guidance for finishers.

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Greaseless to Greatness for Structured Surface Finishes

The conversion from greaseless abrasive compounds and buffs to nonwoven technology for textured satin finishes without the mess.

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Greener Grass Through Pretreatment Changes

Manufacturer Agri-Fab changes pretreatment for zero discharge to save on energy costs and meet customer needs.

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Electroplating

Methods and Tooling Design Considerations for Rack Plating

Recognize your unique metal finishing requirements and criteria and reconcile them with the right processes.

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