Articles
Finishing Index Contraction Accelerates As COVID-19 Disruption Continues
Index moves nearly 10-Points below prior low of 2012.
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A Conversation with Kevin Coursin, Powder Coating Institute
Kevin Coursin, longtime member of the industrial finishing industry, was named executive director of the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) earlier this year.
Read MorePersevering Through a Crisis
Former Navy SEAL gives lessons for the finishing industry on how to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Understanding Paint Atomization
BASF coatings development expert Tim December explains how paint atomization works for both pneumatic spray applicators and high-speed rotary bell applicators.
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Deep Connections Translate to Success for JIT Powder Coating Company
The 27-year-old powder coating operation invests in employees and customers, fostering a business built on loyalty.
Read MoreReducing Waste in Your Powder Coating Facility
Finishing industry consultant Rodger Talbert explains ways to reduce waste, heat in your powder coating facility.
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Troubleshooting Bright Nickel Processes: How to Identify the Problem
For bright nickel process troubleshooting, Doug Lay of Coventya suggests narrowing the scope with a checklist.
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Westside Finishing Keeps Moving Forward
Founded nearly 40 years, Westside Finishing, a perennial Products Finishing Top Shops award recipient, has grown into one of New England’s largest powder coating job shops.
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All-Color Powder Coating Emphasizes Quality and Customer Service
Mark Mortensen of All-Color Powder Coating, one of Products Finishing's Powder Coating Top Shops, says communication is key to success.
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Georgia Powder Coating Ranks First in 2020 Powder Coating Operations
The Products Finishing Tops Shops Benchmarking Survey examined more than 50 metrics to determine the best operating practices of shops in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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2020 Top Shops for Liquid and Powder Coating
The sixth annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey measured shops based on more than 50 operational metrics including lead time, on-time delivery, first-pass quality yield and finishing equipment usage, among others.
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What Makes a Top Shop?
Productivity, efficiency and on-time deliveries are all hallmarks of a great finishing shop, but at the heart of it all is a commitment to employees and customers.
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