MMS Blog
Valence Wichita Receives Approvals from Boeing, Bombardier
The Kansas facility now holds hardness and conductivity approvals from Airbus, Cessna, Spirit, Boeing and Bombardier.
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Barn Door Hardware Maker Installs New Powder Line in Larger Facility
Goldberg Brothers anticipates a 30 percent boost in efficiency with the new powder system and a 15 percent reduction in energy consumption.
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Michigan Takes Steps to Eliminate PFOS, PFOA and PFAS
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring wastewater treatment plants with industrial pretreatment programs to screen for and eliminate these compounds commonly used in the metal-finishing industry.
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NASF Seeks Nomination for Industry Awards
The NASF will recognize a number of well-deserving individuals in several different awards categories. Nominations are due by March 30.
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Ecoat18 Preview
The conference offers something for both experienced professionals and ‘newbies.’
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Formation of Trivalent Chromium Passivation Layers
The trivalent process is proven to be a safe replacement for hex chrome, but fundamental knowledge of its composition is required.
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A Conversation with Rick Gehman, Keystone Koating
Rick Gehman is president of Keystone Koating in Lititz, Pennsylvania, which has been a Products Finishing Top Shop numerous times.
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Energy Coatings Withstand Time, Corrosion
The Z-Pex multi-layer system battles harsh oil and gas chemicals.
WatchHow to Audit a Liquid Paint System
To correct paint system settings that have drifted over time, Sames Kremlin’s Steven Romer strongly recommends annual audits.
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BASF Sponsors Automobile Design Competition
Introduced in 2012, Detroit’s Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment is considered the “Fight Club of Design,” an underground, automotive industry event developed to identify emerging talent in car design.
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IGP Pulvertechnik AG Acquires Performance Powders
The Swiss powder coating system manufacturer has purchased the Kentucky-based company and hired Dean Edwards to head up the new North American operations.
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Protherm Purchases Process Thermal Dynamics
Protherm owner Marty Sawyer also owns Trimac Industrial Systems of Kansas City, Kansas, which manufactures process heating and cleaning equipment.
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