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aerospace

Episode 46: Richard Lynch, Timothy Gotsick; MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions

Experts from MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions share industry insights in an interview from the SUR/FIN 2024 finishing industry tradeshow.

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FABTECH 2024 Heads to Orlando

CCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion and Conference continues to grow at FABTECH, offering insights and innovations covering all aspects of industrial surface finishing.

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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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sustainability

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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Powder Coating

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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Electroplating

Ronatec Continues to Expand

Ronatec announces acquisition of ICF, growing its portfolio of offerings for the metal finishing market.

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Electroplating

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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Top Shops

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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sustainability

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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Anodizing

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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