Scott Francis

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Electroplating

Going For the Gold

Snapshots of the surface finishing industry.

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aerospace

Lacquering Solution Enables Aerospace Coatings

Aerospace industry coating provider Aero-Coating GmbH invests in Venjakob multi-purpose lacquering system.

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Electroplating

MacDermid Enthone Appoints Six Sigma Program Manager

The company has appointed Dr. Andy Lesko as the Six Sigma Program Manager for North America.

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Bales to Hold NSFD Educational Event

As part of National Surface Finishing Day (NSFD) celebrations on March 3, Bales Metal Surface Solutions has announced a webinar on the basics of coating, finishing and polishing, as well as a virtual shop tour.

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Episode 2: Diversity in the Finishing Industry

Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast for coaters and finishers discusses the topic of diversity in the finishing industry with interviews with Lab Midwest president and PF columnist Matthew Kirchner and Bales Metal Surface Solutions president Stacey Bales. 

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aerospace

Aerospace Industry to Launch Qualification Program for Coatings Applicators

PRI Qualification is launching an Aerospace Coatings Applicator Specialist (ACAS) program in 2021 aimed at allowing professional aerospace coatings applicators to earn industry-approved qualifications. 

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Powder Coating

IFS Coatings Launches FBE Powder Coating for Rebar

IFS Coatings has launched a Fusion Bonded Epoxy powder coating for rebar that reportedly cures more quickly than standard formulations or at lower temperatures.

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Electroplating

NASF Plating Essentials Course Deadline Approaches

The registration deadline for NASF’s Plating Essentials course is February 23. The course offers an overview of critical finishing subjects. 

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sustainability

AMP Completes Evironmental Upgrades to Anodizing Operation

All Metals Processing has announced that it has completed the installation of environmental upgrades to its anodizing operation.

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Electroplating

Univertical Hires Regional Sales Manager

Univertical Corp. has hired Bharat Rajghatta as Regional Sales Manager, selling all product lines.

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NASF/AESF Offers Pollution Prevention Web-Based Course

The registration deadline for the Pollution Prevention web-based Course is March 23, 2021.

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Jerry Poll, 1929-2021

Products Finishing recently lost one of its own. Jerry Poll was a well-loved figure in the surface finishing industry who led our brand for many years.

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