Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Electrocoating

Ecoat Enables Chest X-Ray System

A diverse customer base is key for small shops like Giering Metal Finishing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says one of its largest growth areas has been with a customer manufacturing chest x-ray systems.

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economics

The Road to Recovery

The past few issues of Products Finishing have touched on how different market sectors have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. As we come to the end of the year, PF editor-in-chief Scott Francis takes time to reflect on the manufacturing industry’s response during the COVID era and to contemplate finishing’s role in the medical sector.

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Kontek Automation Enables Water Treatment for Aerospace Surface Finishing Line

New aerospace surface finishing facility includes a highly customized Kontek system to handle process water purification, wastewater and recovery requirements.

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Liquid Coating

PPG Coatings Used for Raiders' Allegiant Stadium

PPG has provided an extensive roster of coatings to protect Las Vegas’s new Allegiant Stadium and enhance its appearance.

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masking

A Conversation With Will Wallace of SAT Plating

SAT Plating general manager Will Wallace talks to Products Finishing about his company’s surface activation technology, plating on composites, and what the changing manufacturing landscape might mean for platers.

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Electroplating

New Modular Cad Line Enables Landing Gear Overhaul Facility

AerSale recently installed a modular cadmium electroplating line from Ronatec C2C. The new line boasts a complete water recycling system, closed-loop wastewater treatment and an efficient dual microboiler system.

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Electroplating

Valence Surface Technologies Discusses Defense, Space Approvals

During the downturn of the commercial aerospace sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Valence has used the time to seek new approvals and put some additional focus on the defense and space markets.

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Liquid Coating

Happy National Manufacturing Day

Friday October 2 is designated as a day to recognize and celebrate manufacturing industries in the U.S. Products Finishing editor Scott Francis takes moment to reflect on the hard work and resilience of coaters and finishers.

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aerospace

Andrews Powder Coating Earns Space Flight Qualification

The first-tier aerospace powder coating supplier recently had its MIL-SPEC powder coatings qualified for coating power supplies for a classified military satellite program.

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Top Shops

Products Finishing Announces Top Shops Benchmarking Program Updates

Beginning in 2021, Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking program will include a new sourcing platform that expands the benefits of participation.

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Electroplating

Products Finishing at IMTS Spark

Products Finishing announces Plating Insights track at IMTS Spark, a digital experience that connects exhibitors and visitors through educational programming, demonstrations and networking opportunities.

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Products Finishing's 2021 Finishing Hall of Fame Opens for Nominations

Nominations for the 2021 Finishing Hall of Fame are being accepted now through December 31.

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