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Electroplating

Surface Technology North America at IMTS

The event will cover the entire spectrum of industrial surface treatment and finishing—from cleaning and pretreatment to coatings, paint finishes and electroplating.

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Electroplating

Top Shops: Innovation makes Lincoln Industries a 2016 Top Shop

Nebraska finisher grows with help of an innovation team to identify new technologies to solve customer problems.

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economics

Top Shops: Moen Meets Own High Expectations

Despite challenges, captive shop resolves issues and meets demands of the market through communication and line upgrades.

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masking

2016 Products Finishing Top Shops

The Products Finishing Top Shops for 2016 in alphabetical order, including both electroplating and liquid and powder coatings.

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Former U.S. Ambassador Jim Smith Headlines NASF Washington Forum

Smith to speak at the upcoming NASF Washington Forum, scheduled for April 19–20 at the Ritz Carlton-Pentagon City.

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Parts Cleaning

Ransohoff Debuts Washer for Automated Precision Parts Cleaning

TT-180 features robot-operated spray nozzles, precision worktable, powerful controls and programmability to deliver cycle times of as little as 30 seconds.

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Powder Coating

MetoKote Relocates Performance Test Laboratory

MetoKote's A2LA Performance Test Laboratory has provided service to customers doing business at any of the company's 30 facilities worldwide.

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curing

John Fletcher Stands Down as Chairman of ASTM D01 Paint Committee

Fletcher ill continue his role as Chairman of D01 Sub-committee D01.23: Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.

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masking

Hentzen Coatings Awards Newest Approved Applicator, PTF Industrial Coatings

After line audit and physical testing to the AAMA 2605 specification, PTF Industrial Coatings in Hialeah, Florida, awarded Approved Applicator status.

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Powder Coating

Carlisle Acquires MS Oberflächentechnik AG

Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of powder coating systems and related components has annual sales of approximately $6 million.

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economics

BASF Opens New Automotive Center in Houston

Center includes the latest in virtual and in-person training facilities, spray booths and market-leading application equipment.

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masking

Prime Restoration Featured by Memphis Chamber

A full service commercial and industrial abrasive blasting, surface preparation, painting and powder coating firm is expanding.

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