Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Two Tank Cleaning System in a Compact Footprint

German Machine Tools of America now offers BvL’s Niagara MO cleaning system, a two tank machine that comes equipped with a flood spray cleaning system and revolving wheel technology.

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Gema USA Inc. Expands Sales, Service and Operations Teams

The Indianapolis-based powder coating technology company has hired five new employees.

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Direct-to-Metal Corrosion Protection in One Coat

Cortec Coporation’s VpCl-396 coating system is designed for applications where an anticorrosion primer and topcoat is needed to protect metal substrates.

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Hubbard-Hall Hires New Technical Product Manager

Jason Potts, who has over 25 years of experience in metal finishing, will serve as a technical resource for Hubbard-Hall’s customers.

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Bales Offers Virtual Consultation, Coatings Comparison

Bales Metal Surface Solutions now offers online research and consultation services through the Coatings Comparison Tool and the Mold Doctor. By going virtual, Bales hopes to give shops easier access to solutions.

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PPG Expands Automotive OEM Coatings Production in Germany

The company is constructing a 10,000 square foot addition to its existing facility with a capacity to produce more than 5,000 metric tons of waterborne basecoats per year.

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New Anti-Corrosive Paint Incorporates Graphene Additives

Applied Graphene Materials designed the two epoxy-based primer systems to provide those considering the adoption of graphene to quickly test and evaluate its potential benefits.

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Q+A: Electroplating and Anodizing Top Shop, Technical Plating

Technical Plating was recently named a Products Finishing Top Shop. We spoke with shop manager and vice president (and 40-Under-40 member) Tyler Thomas to learn more about how the shop runs.

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Professional Plating Promotes Engineering, Quality Manager

Bob Zipperer’s leadership has led Professional Plating’s quality to steadily improve year over year, and his mentoring and leadership of the sales and estimating team benefits both the company and its customers.

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Protech Group Acquires Dyvex Industries

Dyvex Industries is a plastic compound manufacturer for fragrance, flavor and odor control products. The Protech Group will seek to leverage Dyvex Industries’ market within the coatings industry, including thermoset powder, thermoplastics, liquid and specialty materials.

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Pinnacle Finishing Gains New Co-Owner

Wade Hickam’s resume includes general manager of ITW Ransburg, owner of C&C Industrial Sales and most recently co-owner of RTT Engineering Solutions. He is said to bring over 25 years of experience to Pinnacle Finishing.

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Dürr Launches Modular, Sustainable Spray Booth for Automotive

Dürr’s EcoProBooth boxes can transform individual painting lines into an efficient and flexible painting environment. The size and design of the box are standard, meaning straightforward conversions and extensions are possible without affecting production in other box segments.

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