Scott Francis

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Parts Cleaning

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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Anodizing

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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regulation

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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Electroplating

Innovation in Plating on Plastic

Plating on advanced plastics solution offers improved adhesion, temperature resistance and cost savings.

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aerospace

Episode 44: Metal Finishing Legislative Day

Products Finishing recently attended the Metal Finishing Association of California's annual legislation day event, which provides a forum for finishing operations in the state to voice their concerns to government officials. In this installment of On the Line, we learn more about the initiative and the key issues for California-based finishers. 

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photo finish

Masking Solutions for Diverse Applications

Global Mask of Barcelona, Spain showcases its solutions at Paint Expo 2024 in Germany.

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Liquid Coating

Episode 43: Unpacking Paint Expo 2024

Products Finishing recaps observations from Paint Expo 2024 in Karlsruhe, Germany.

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Anodizing

Columbia Chemical and Alufinish Announce Collaboration

By combining their sales and service capabilities and resources for the U.S. market, the two companies will cover the entire aluminum alloy surface treatment process from pre-treatment to anodizing and coating.

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sustainability

Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility

Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing. 

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Liquid Coating

Dürr Develops New Paint Supply System for Industrial Applications

Dürr EcoSupply P Core minimizes paint and rinsing agent losses.

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management

Altana Announces New Leadership

Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.

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