Lori Beckman Executive Editor

 

Lori Beckman is Executive Editor of Products Finishing, a property of Gardner Business Media. Lori has been a writer/editor in the manufacturing industry since 2004, creating content mostly for the Production Machining brand before joining the PF staff. She has been representing the brands at industry events across the world and has been covering industrial parts cleaning for many years as well.

Lori is also the co-chair for the annual Parts Cleaning Conference, which provides industrial cleaning guidance and training from presentations by experts in the field.

Lori has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Dayton. She resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two children.

 

 

energy

Practical Environmental Management Reduces Costs, Refines Quality

By focusing on effluent treatment and efficient tin recovery, this Indian surface treatment plant meets stringent environmental standards and sustainable high-quality production. 

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Hubbard-Hall Marks 175 Years with New Logo and Website

The new logo honors Hubbard-Hall's heritage with its founding year, 1849, while embracing a modern design inspired by the periodic table.

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Cleaning Conference Format Changes to Hands-On Workshop in 2025

The workshop will build on the successful in-person and virtual workshops from the Product Quality Cleaning Workshops (PQCW) team that consists of cleaning experts Barbara and Ed Kanegsburg and Darren Williams.

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Powder Coating

Fine Powder Substitutes PTFE in Plastics, Rubbers, Paints and Coatings

Together with customers, Dreyplas and Mitsui Chemicals Europe are developing solutions to replace PTFE with UHMW-PE and to optimize tribological properties. This also includes the use of Lubmer UHMW-PE, which is available in granulate form and has been developed by Mitsui Chemicals for extrusion and injection molding applications. 

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aerospace

Custom Vertical Blast System for Aerospace and Automotive

The vertical design and custom conveyor system make the TR-1000 an ideal choice for companies looking to streamline operations.   

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Terracon Foundation Awards $3,500 Grant to Thomas More University

The Field Station’s mission is to promote environmental stewardship and conservation and does so through research, education and community engagement.   

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Production Planning Software Improves Overall Efficiency

This software tool improves how manufacturers and finishers manage production workflows.

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Manufacturing Marvels Spotlights RTT Engineered Solutions

The company says it is excited to demonstrate a behind-the-scenes look at its manufacturing.

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construction

Quick Turnaround is Key for Architectural Coating Shop

This California metal fabricator and coater focuses on fast turnaround and streamlining its processes with 40 years of experience in the construction industry.

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SATA acquires the Dan-Am Company

The acquisition of Dan-Am Co. represents a milestone for SATA and is part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the North American market.  

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sustainability

Reliant Expands Effort to Make Equipment Delivery More Environmentally Friendly

Reliant’s updated environmental program, however, includes changes based on new information about how packaging, shipping, delivering and unpacking its products impact both customer satisfaction and the environment.

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Powder Coater Leverages Its Manufacturing Mindset for Success

As a former motorcycle manufacturer, this powder coating Top Shop benefits from understanding the finishing industry from a customer’s perspective.

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