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Liquid Coating

Video: Derek DeGeest, DeGeest Corp. (On the Line Interview)

On the Line, the official podcast of Products Finishing, talks automation in finishing with Derek DeGeest, president, DeGeest Corp. 

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Industry 4.0

Dürr Showcases Modular Process Configuration at Virtual Open House

Modular process innovations aim to add flexibility to the entire process chain.

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surfin

Products Finishing's 2022 Finishing Hall of Fame Opens for Nominations

Nominations for the 2022 Finishing Hall of Fame are being accepted now through December 31.

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regulation

NASF Releases Public Policy Update for November 2021

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

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photo finish

Back On the Trade Show Floor

As business continues to recover from pandemic-related challenges, the return of industry events has been a much-needed morale boost for finishers.

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Electroplating

Valence Surface Technologies Acquires H&W Global Industries

H&W provides a wide variety of metal finishing services, including anodizing, electroplating, and industrial painting for leading defense applications. 

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Powder Coating

PPG Earns R&D 100 Recognition for Paint, Coatings Technologies

Three of the company’s coatings technologies have earned 2021 R&D 100 Awards.

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Deimco Finishing Equipment Expands Crew and Facility

The company has added two technician positions as part of its growth strategy. 

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Liquid Coating

Sherwin-Williams Breaks Ground on New Global R&D Center

New R&D Center is expected to open by the end of 2024.

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Electroplating

Episode 11: Weathering the Supply Chain Storm, Part 2 - Metal Plating

Douglas Hughes, product manager wear resistant coatings for MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solution discusses the current supply challenges facing the finishing industry.

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Electroplating

An Interview with Michael Feldstein, Surface Technology Inc.

Surface Technology Inc. president Michael Feldstein discusses his company’s capabilities, core values and the philosophy that has helped it achieve Top Shops recognition.

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Anodizing

Aluminum Anodizers Council Names Chairperson

Janette Courtney of Bonnell Aluminum named first elected female Chairperson of the Aluminum Anodizers Council.

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