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Electroplating 24 Aug 2022

Family-owned Zinc Plater Looks to the Future

Creative solutions and a willingness to take on challenges is at the heart of Grand Rapids-based finisher’s success.

Powder Coating 24 Aug 2022

Powder Coated Trellis

These powder-coated awnings were created for a new Amazon distribution center in Denver, Colo.

Electroplating 23 Aug 2022

FABTECH 2022 Returns to Atlanta

Discover the latest finishing technologies and connect with industry experts at FABTECH in Atlanta, Ga. November 8-10.

Liquid Coating 19 Aug 2022

Axalta Launches Next Generation Basecoat for Automotive Refinishing

Axalta announces the launch of its next generation basecoat technology, Cromax Gen, for the automotive refinish industry in Latin America.

Electroplating 18 Aug 2022

MKS Instruments Acquires Atotech

The acquistion positions MKS to advance electronic device miniaturization and complexity, as well as extend product offerings for industrial applications.

regulation 15 Aug 2022

NASF Releases August 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 August.

automotive 8 Aug 2022

Episode 22: An Interview with Gary Vasilash, Gardner Business Media

Transportation editor Gary Vasilash discusses the automotive industry today and what the future might hold for surface finishers.

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economics 1 Aug 2022

Investments in new energy vehicles by major automotive OEMs have been signaling a larger share of the market for electrified vehicles in the not so distant future — but when should finishers invest in new capabilities?

regulation 14 Jul 2022

NASF Releases July 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 July.