MMS Blog
NASF Taking Nominations for Industry Awards
At Sur/Fin 2017 in Atlanta, the NASF will again recognize strong leaders who have selflessly dedicated their time and resources to the surface finishing industry with a series of awards.
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Bringhurst, Almeyda Win AAC Paper Awards
The Aluminum Anodizing Council recognized two authors for their outstanding contributions at the 2015 Anodizing Conference in San Diego, California.
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Pioneer Metal Finishing Relocates to New Hope, Minnesota
The New Hope facility will feature advanced technology and disciplined manufacturing processes to keep Pioneer at the forefront of the metal finishing industry.
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Hosco Wins Automation Alley Award
Award recognizes one advanced manufacturing or technology company in our region that has successfully launched its products, services or technologies abroad.
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Ken Gatchel, former AESF President, Passes
Gatchel was the AESF national president in 1997-98, the third to be elected from the Grand Rapids Branch since the society's founding in 1909. He served 10 years on the AESF national board of directors.
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2017 Finishing Industry Economic Forecast
What the team at Gardner Business Intelligence sees ahead for the industrial finishing industry in 2017.
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Better Alloy Control of Alkaline Zinc Nickel Baths
The factors that influence nickel content in deposits from alkaline non-cyanide zinc nickel baths.
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Smooth Sailing for Liquid Finisher
With new technology, a boat yard improves production efficiency and enhances finish quality.
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NASF Report: Jan. 2017
The proposed rule requires businesses to secure bonds, insurance or self-assure cleanup costs mandated by the EPA.
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MP100 Tube Mirror Polishing Machine Assures Perfectly Polished Surface
New polisher from NS Máquinas protects against corrosion and scratches.
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MAMF To Celebrate 100th Anniversary in April
The MAMF was formed in 1917 and is one of the oldest surface finishing associations in the U.S., formed shortly after American Electroplaters Society formed in 1913.
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Winners of BASF Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment Los Angeles
John Frye, a principal designer and digital modeling group leader for Honda R&D Americas, Inc., was named the winner of the Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment Los Angeles, presented by BASF.
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