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Electroplating

Making EN-PTFE Plating Cheaper, Easier, and More Environmentally Friendly

New Electroless Nickel – PTFE system offers multiple benefits and builds upon single component EN plating concept. 

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Parts Cleaning

An Interview With Douglas Parker, Circle-Prosco

Douglas Parker, owner and president of pretreatment, lubricant and cleaner business Circle-Prosco, discusses the company’s 50 years of success and its latest offerings.

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Top Shops

Top Shops Benchmarking Program Announces 2021 Honorees

Products Finishing unveils this year’s entire list of qualifying Top Shops, as well as the #1 ranking top shop in each category.

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surfin

MacDermid Enthone Highlights Sustainability-Focused Etching Process

SUR/FIN 2021 exhibitor MacDermid Enthone showcases its Evolve plating process, a chromium-free etch process specifically designed for supply chain sustainability.

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sustainability

Magneto Special Anodes from Evoqua Highlights Range of Titanium-Based Technology

SUR/FIN 2021 exhibitor Magneto Special Anodes from Evoqua manufactures inert, Titanium-based anodes that are designed to be long-lasting while minimizing environmental impact.

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nasf

Getting the Band Back Together at SUR/FIN 2021

Live demonstrations, expert panels, technical classes and exhibits reunite the finishing industry.

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nasf

Silver: From Decorative Jewelry to Infection Fighter to Andy Warhol to the Manhattan Project

Once again, Jack Dini returns with another one of his highly-regarded columns, with an eclectic collection of anecdotes on silver metal - everything you would ever want to know, with the exception of Roy Roger’s horse.  

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surfin

Metal Chem Highlights Eco-Friendly Electroless Nickel

SUR/FIN 2021 exhibitor Metal Chem has designed EN-CONNECT, a line of electroless nickel meant to be greener without sacrificing quality.

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sustainability

DuPont Showcases Several New, Sustainability-Focused Products

DuPont claims its expanded line of products, which the company will display at SUR/FIN, will enhance performance, manage compliance and deliver a more sustainable process.

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Electroplating

Columbia Chemical Displays Decorative Trivalent Plating

Columbia Chemical’s exhibit at SUR/FIN features its TriCol Reclaim process for decorative trivalent plating, a process that cuts down on costs and counterions.

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surfin

Gauge Leveling in Nickel and Acid Copper Plating Baths

JPS Technologies to showcase its Jiggle Cell analytical tool at SUR/FIN 2021

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Stainless Steel In-line Mist Eliminators

Stainless steel in-line mist eliminators on display at SUR/FIN 2021

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