Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

management

Arkema Divests Phosphorus Derivatives Business

Arkema has announced the proposed divestment of Febex, a company specializing in phosphorus-based chemistry, to Belgian group Prayon. 

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education

So Many Events… So Little Time

Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis discusses the abundance of opportunities and inspiration found at recent industry events. 

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Electroplating

SurTec, Okuno Expand Cooperation to Europe

Surface treatment specialist SurTec announces cooperation with Okuno Chemical Industries Co. Ltd. in Europe.

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40-under-40

Products Finishing 40 Under 40 Program Accepting Nominations for 2023

Nominate a coworker or colleague for Products Finishing’s 40 Under 40 awards. Nomination deadline is February 1, 2023.

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management

Video Podcast: Business Transformation Update — Veterans Metal

Products Finishing catches up with Andrew Kossowski, owner of Veterans Metal for an update on the company’s efforts to transform its business – a followup to an episode of On the Line from early 2022.

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Powder Coating

Minnesota Powder Coater Pursues American Dream

Rooted in humble beginnings and an entrepreneurial spirit, D&K Powder Coating has grown its business from the ground up.

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Products Finishing's 2023 Finishing Hall of Fame Deadline Approaches

Nominations for the 2023 Finishing Hall of Fame are being accepted now through December 31.

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regulation

EPA Draft Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium Available for Public Comment

The EPA has released a draft of its IRIS Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium. The report is available for review and public comment until Dec. 19, 2022.

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Nadcap Discusses Efficacy of Pneumatic Needle Peening for Repair of Aerospace Parts

Supplier accreditation in this emerging technology is now attainable as part of the Nadcap process.

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Top Shops

Powder Coating Top Shop Focuses on Growth, Expanding Markets

Indiana-based Winona Powder Coating has become one of the leading industrial powder coating providers for the Midwest and continues to emphasize new growth as it looks to the future.

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regulation

NASF Releases October 2022 Policy Update

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of October.

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Electroplating

Nanotechnology Start-up Develops Gold Plating Replacement

Ag-Nano System LLC introduces a new method of electroplating based on golden silver nanoparticles aimed at replacing gold plating used in electrical circuits.

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Koch Finishing Systems
New Acid-Free Bright Nickel Process
Pretreatment Washer and Finishing Equipment
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