Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

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How Do We Reconnect?

As one industry tradeshow after another is stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic, what other ways of networking can coaters, finishers and suppliers embrace?

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Anodizing

Vegas Anodizing Facility on the Rise

After losing her husband to cancer in 2019, Vegas Metal Finishing president Jessica Famiglietti carries his vision for a new anodizing business to bright beginnings. 

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aerospace

Valence Los Angeles Operations Awarded New Honeywell Approvals

Valence Los Angeles has achieved approval from Honeywell Aerospace for over 180 new specifications, covering a wide range of key finishing processes.

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Electroplating

Technical Plating Talks Recent Expansions

Tyler Thomas, vice president and general manager of Technical Plating (Minneapolis, Minn.), talks about the company’s two newest lines and capabilities.

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CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Awards 2020 Student Scholarships

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF) announced 2020's Matt Heuertz Scholarship Award winners.

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masking

Special Coatings Support Mars Rover

The Mars 2020 Perseverence rover will rely on highly engineered surface treatments to protect it from the extreme temperatures of space and the harsh environment of Mars.

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Electroplating

Online Plating Essentials Course Deadline Approaches

NASF and the AESF Foundation are offering a web-based plating essentials course that provides an overview of critical finishing subjects.

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Powder Coating

Solvent Kleene Releases Extreme Heat Resistant Powder Coating Remover

Solvent Kleene’s D-Zolve 917 facilitates the removal of extreme temperature resistant and chemical resistant powder coating. 

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Laser Technology Creates Textured Surface Finishes

RAYN Technology allows manufacturers to apply decorative designs to three-dimensional painted or printed surfaces on location through a licensing and leasing model. 

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MacDermid Launches Environmental Solutions Business

MacDermid Envio Solutions will focus on helping customers profitably reduce their environmental impact through proprietary water treatments and materials recycling solutions.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Extruder Allows Remote Set-Up and Support

An MPX50 extruder extruder at a factory in India has been commissioned and started-up remotely by Baker Perkins. The company can provide ongoing support when required, with the ability to remotely evaluate and solve problems and improve performance throughout the machine’s life.  

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Electroplating

Atlanta-based Metal Finishing Company Celebrates 60 Years; Announces Name Change

Dixie Industrial Finishing Co. Inc. (Tucker, Ga.) has changed name to Durable Industrial Finishing Co. Inc. and will be referred to as DIFCO.

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