Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

workforce development 18 Jul 2022

AkzoNobel Creates Jobs With Investment in Two French Facilities

The company has made a €20 million investment to increase and improve production at two of its sites in France.

18 Jul 2022

Bales Recognized With Workplace Achievement Award

Best and Brightest names Bales Metal Surface Solutions as one of its 2022 “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.”

additive-manufacturing 15 Jul 2022

ProPlate Uses Pure Platinum and Gold in Additive Plating Process

The company says pure gold and platinum are superior at conducting electricity and have other performance advantages compared to platinum-iridium alloys and stainless steel.

Liquid Coating 14 Jul 2022

Corrosion-Inhibiting Additive for Water-Based Paints

Cortec Corporation’s M-120 can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional corrosion inhibitors or pigments to maximize the corrosion inhibiting ability of the paint.

14 Jul 2022

Wall Colmonoy Receives Award for Zero Defects in 2021

The company received Cataler Corporation’s Best Quality Award for zero defects in 2021 for its Nicrobraz 30 nickel-brazing powder.

14 Jul 2022

General Magnaplate Achieves Nadcap Accreditation

General Magnaplate moved all of its processes and operations to its upgraded Texas facility, and applied for new accreditation and successfully achieved it in May of 2022.

14 Jul 2022

EnerVenue Completes Deal With Precision Process, Precious Plate

With two five-year agreements in place, EnerVenue has established a secure supply of plating equipment and materials as the cleantech company outgrows its startup stage and shifts into high-volume production.

sustainability 14 Jul 2022

PCI to Hold Symposium on Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates

“Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates: A Proven, Sustainable Solution,” will be presented on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta Georgia.

12 Jul 2022

CCAI Recognizes 2022 Award Recipients

The Chemical Coaters Association International awarded the CCAI Chapter Users and Suppliers of the Year, as well as the 2022 James F. & David J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award.