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Plating Shop Owner Richard Taylor Going Strong at 100

Mansfield, Ohio, shop was started by Taylor's father, and features zinc coatings with chromate top coatings, as well as bright chrome decorative finishes are available.

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Col-Met Opens New Manufacturing Facility

150,000-square-foot facility expands company's capabilities and allows them to achieve an aggressive growth strategy for the long term.

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General Magnaplate Closes California Plant After 36 Years

Cites difficult business conditions in California, and the settlement of a potential lawsuit threatened by the Santa Barbara-based Environmental Defense Center.

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Lincoln Industries Hosting 'Inspired 2016'

May 25–26 event is an opportunity to meet experts from across the country, explore best practices, discuss industry trends, increase technical knowledge, tour their facilities and learn the latest in coating and electroplating technologies.

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Update: IDL Precision Talks Purchasing Plating Shop

Owners of IDL Precision Machining push back ownership of plating shop they are purchasing to June 1.

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Vacuum Vapor

Vergason Technology Celebrates 30 Years

Over the past three decades, VTI founded in 1986 by Gary Vergason has emerged as the leading innovator in physical vapor deposition coating services and systems.

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Vacuum Vapor

Dynavac Announces Partnership with Winona PVD Coatings

System’s modular design incorporates multiple process stations, proprietary high-duty chamber isolation valves, and an integrated wheel handling system.

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National Election Dominates NASF Washington Forum

Annual NASF Washington Forum is to get the latest info on important legislative and regulatory matters.

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The National Election Dominates the Discussion at the 2016 NASF Washington Forum

An essential NASF conference to get the latest on important legislative and regulatory matters.

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Anodizing

Vincent Noonan named Sheffield Platers VP Strategic Operations

Industry veteran tasked with identifying leads for business development opportunities, and be responsible for ensuring highly productive relationships and partnerships.

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Powder Coating

Winona Powder Coating Gets UL Recertification

One of the largest high volume powder coater in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, Winona’s UL recertification comes along with the company’s ISO9001 and JDM F17 certifications.

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Global Automotive 2015 Color Popularity Report

White overtook silver in 2011 as the most preferred vehicle color preference; since then, white has continued to gain popularity on all vehicle types in most regions.

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