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Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief
Scott Francis is the editor-in-chief of CompositesWorld and Products Finishing media brands, properties of Gardner Business Media. He has also edited for the Writer's Digest, HOW, Popular Woodworking media brands and has authored books on a range of topics.
Scott has a bachelor’s degree in writing and editing and a minor in biology from Western Carolina University. PRESS KIT
AI-Powered Robotic Solutions Support High-Mix Finishing
AI startup offers automation innovations for high-mix, high-variability, manual surface finishing applications.
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Highlights from SUR/FIN 2024
The finishing industry's largest trade show and technical conference featured a keynote address from Air Force engineer Chad Hogan on aerospace coatings research.
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Metal Finishing Industry Expert William W. Corcoran Passes Away
Nadcap auditor and metal finishing expert William W. Corcoran (December 17, 1944 - May 22, 2024) has passed away at the age of 79 years.
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Episode 45: An Interview with Chandler Mancuso, MacDermid Envio Solutions
Chandler Mancuso, technical director with MacDermid Envio discusses updating your wastewater treatment system and implementing materials recycling solutions to increase efficiencies, control costs and reduce environmental impact.
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Vitracoat Unveils New Production Facility and Innovation Research Center in Houston
The successful event showcased Vitracoat’s cutting-edge capabilities and reinforced the company's role as a pioneer in the powder coating industry.
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Ronatec Continues to Expand
Ronatec announces acquisition of ICF, growing its portfolio of offerings for the metal finishing market.
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HeaterTek Expands Capabilities for Metal Finishing Market
The electric immersion heater provider has acquired Industrial Heating Systems, a prominent player in the metal finishing sector.
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Products Finishing Reveals 2024 Qualifying Top Shops
PF reveals the qualifying shops in its annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to offer shops insights into their overall performance in the industry.
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Conferences, Trade Shows, Tours and Events
Products Finishing rounds up some of its recent travels — from international trade shows to facility tours to legislative meetings regarding environmental regulations affecting the finishing community.
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Veteran-Owned Metal Finishing Company Recognized
Andrew Kossowski recognized as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year.
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Innovation in Plating on Plastic
Plating on advanced plastics solution offers improved adhesion, temperature resistance and cost savings.
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Episode 44: Metal Finishing Legislative Day
Products Finishing recently attended the Metal Finishing Association of California's annual legislation day event, which provides a forum for finishing operations in the state to voice their concerns to government officials. In this installment of On the Line, we learn more about the initiative and the key issues for California-based finishers.
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