MMS Blog
NASF Launches Comprehensive Surface Finishing Guide
"Advanced Surface Technology" is one of the most comprehensive reference to date for a wide range of coating and finishing applications, as the publication is both a practical guide for any professional or operation in the coatings value chain.
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Trojan Powder Coating Paints Modern Valentine for New York City
Match-Maker, a unique installation designed to connect perfect strangers, was selected by the Times Square Alliance and the Van Alen Institute as the featured design for this year’s Valentine’s Day heart.
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CCAI SoCal Golf Outing Brings In 289 Toys For Tots
Joined by eight Marines, this second annual event beat last year’s outing by bringing in close to 100 more toys and nearly doubling the amount of golfers to a sold out 76. See The Video!
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EXEL North America named Sherwin-Williams Vendor of the Year
EXEL North America is an expert in finishing and dispensing solutions and introduced the patented Airmix technology in 2013, resulting in a winning program for both Sherwin-Williams and its customers.
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Kolene Celebrates 75 Years
Kolene Corporation was founded in downtown Detroit in 1939 by John Shoemaker, and celebrates its 75th anniversary in March 2014.
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Self-Cleaning Solar Panel Coating Optimizes Energy Collection, Reduces Costs
The accumulation of dust and sand on solar power reflectors and photovoltaic cells – also known as soiling ‑ is one of the main efficiency drags for solar power facilities, often reducing reflectivity up to 50 percent in 14 days.
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Axalta Coating Systems Participates in Michigan Values Veterans Workforce Program
Mount Clemens, MI facility presented with MV2 certification at Michigan Values Veterans conference for Axalta’s pledge to hire and retain U.S. veterans.
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Sheffield Platers In San Diego Gaining Worldwide Fame
Series of articles on the economy published by the Associated Press have run in hundreds of newspapers across the U.S. and internationally.
Read MorePreparation of Stainless Steel for Powder Coating
Should type 316 stainless steel castings be sandblasted before powder coating, or can they be chemically etched? Should the parts be pre-heated in an oven before coating?
Read MoreRacking Without Visible Rack Marks
What is the process of racking a machined part to be anodized with no visible rack marks?
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NASF Report: Trade Deficit Down due to Shale Oil and Gas
The international trade deficit on goods and services plunged $5.1B for November (sequentially), dropping from $39.3B in October to $34.3B for the latest month. Exports grew $1.7B for the month while imports contracted $3.4B.
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Poly-Plating Recognized For Safety Achievements
Chicopee, Mass. shop nears completion of two-year exemption of a scheduled OHSA inspection as an honored participant in the organization's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
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