Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Powder Coating 23 Mar 2021

Non-reactive Cleaning for Powder Coating

Northeastern Ohio industrial hinge manufacturer Midlake Products & Mfg. Co. recently added a powder coating line to its operation after years of contemplation. One deciding factor was a phosphate-free, non-reactive cleaning process.

Liquid Coating 22 Mar 2021

The Color Wheel Keeps Turning

A peek inside PPG’s Color Design Studio.

Electroplating 19 Mar 2021

MacDermid Enthone Names New VP Global Marketing

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions has announced the promotion of Emilio Pedral to Vice President Global Marketing.

measurement-testing 18 Mar 2021

Bowman Expands XRF Sales Team

Bowman, a manufacturer of XRF quality control instruments, has appointed Ryan Ahrens as sales and support engineer.

aerospace 17 Mar 2021

Episode 3: Tractors in the Sky

In this episode of PF’s On the Line podcast, we hear about an electrocoating facility installed by Air Tractor, a manufacturer of cropdusters and firefighting airplanes.

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Electroplating 15 Mar 2021

High-Temperature Treatment of High Phosphorus EN

Houston Plating & Coatings has added high-temperature heat treatment of electroless nickel plating to its broad line of corrosion and wear protection services.

Electroplating 15 Mar 2021

In Memorium: Tom Richards, Process Technology

Process Technology founder Tom Richards passed away March 7, 2021.

surfin 10 Mar 2021

An Interview with Incoming NASF President Jeff Brassard

Incoming NASF president Jeff Brassard discusses his experiences in the surface finishing industry and his goals for the association.

editorial 8 Mar 2021

The Work We Do

In a time when so many are coping with loss, Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis takes time to reflect on the importance of hard work and the bigger picture within the finishing community.

Powder Coating 4 Mar 2021

Powder Coating Enables Recreation During COVID

In the midst of the pandemic, recreational equipment manufacturer Lifetime turned to George Koch Sons LLC to design, fabricate and install a powder coating system to support increasing business demand.