Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Executive Editor

Liquid Coating

Mix of Automation and Skilled Employees Generates Quality

This Pennsylvania plating company’s general manager shares insights about being recognized as a Top Shop for several consecutive years as well as his thoughts about automation, customer service, hiring skilled workers, the challenges of installing a new line and more.

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PVD Coating System Deposits Durable Coatings In-House

The V.MAX1500 PVD and DLC flexible coating system from VaporTech offers capabilities including up to six wall-mounted cathodic arc and/or magnetron sputtering sources.

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Top Shops

Texas Plating Top Shop Acquires Powder Coating Company

Gleco Plating’s acquisition of 3-D Powder Coating expands the shop’s capabilities to liquid paint and powder coat. 

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Trimac Industrial Systems Hires Sales Engineer

Marty Powell, a 40-year veteran to the finishing industry, joins the company. 

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Powder Coating

Zinc Epoxy Powder Primer for Better Corrosion Protection

Product complements new line of PPG high-performance powder primers.

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ERP Software Time Saving Feature Eliminates Manual Review

This capability eliminates the need for manually reviewing all scheduled entries to get a clear understanding of how much load is being placed in various areas of production.

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Powder Coating

Top Shop Pivots With Industry Demands

Moving from cars and motorcycles to its current aerospace and architecture customer base, this California powder coatings shop has evolved and grown with the changing market.

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Plating Automation Turns Controls Up a Notch

This Cincinnati-based plating company has experienced a 33% improvement as a result of investing in a new electroless nickel line. It continues to tweak the control technology to create the most effective coating for its customers’ needs.

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energy

Clean Chemistry for Fuel Cell Technology

Leading efforts to improve hydrogen fuel cell efficiency, this Indiana company has developed chemistry that cleans the inorganic contaminants from inside a vehicle’s radiator. This results in cleaner coolant and a more efficiently run hydrogen fuel cell.

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Parts Cleaning

Vacuum Assisted Parts Washer Solves Shopfloor Delay

After implementing a new automated rotary basket parts cleaning system, this shop reduced its cleaning time by more than 50% and completely dried parts that previously were not getting dry.

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Electroplating

Finisher’s ‘Top Shop’ Status Attracts Business

This competitive California finisher made it a goal to become a PF Top Shop. After earning the recognition, the company experienced an immediate increase in business and a challenge to obtain certifications. 

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New Technical Sales Specialist Joins Carlisle

Jeremy Renwand has over 25 years of finishing experience in the Tier 1, automotive and industrial industries.

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