Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Daubert Cromwell Completes REACH Registration for Corrosion Protection Packaging

Daubert Cromwell has completed REACH registration for its corrosion inhibitor packaging including VCI papers, films and devices.

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automotive

Columbia Chemical Granted General Motors Decorative Plating Color Style Approvals

Columbia Chemical has received color approvals from General Motors for its TriCOL Trivalent Chromium Plating Process.

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Anodizing

Top Shops Executive Summit: An Exchange of Finishing Industry Ideas and Best Practices

This year’s inaugural Top Shops Executive Summit offers an opportunity for shop owners, executives and managers in the finishing industry to gather for networking and ideation.

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Electroplating

Asterion Introduces New Zinc-Nickel Process

Asterion’s TECHNILLOY ZN NI 770 process offers corrosion protection, while delivering consistent and repeatable uniform surfaces.

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40-under-40

40 Under 40: Class of 2020

Products Finishing’s 40 Under 40 award program recognizes young professionals in the finishing industry.

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Electroplating

Aluminum Electroplating Process Reaches 100-gallon Milestone

LumiShield recently conducted a demonstration of its Lumidize aluminum electroplating process at the 100-gallon scale, signifying the technology’s readiness for production-scale plating.

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Cultivating the Next Generation of Finishing Industry Leaders

As a generation of experienced coaters and finishers look toward retirement, new leaders are beginning to emerge. Training, education, support and encouragement for new talent is crucial for the future of manufacturing.

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aerospace

Polamer Precision Incorporates Selective Plating Into Production Line

Global aerospace manufacturing company Polamer Precision, has worked with SIFCO ASC to bring a selective plating process in-house for improved output, lead time and quality control.

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Bowman Appoints Standards Manager

Bowman has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Korpus as manager of the company’s Standards Business Unit. 

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Electrocoating

A Conversation with George Giering of Giering Metal Finishing Inc.

George Giering is third-generation president of Giering Metal Finishing Inc., a leader in liquid coating, ecoating and powder coating.

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Electroplating

Forplan AG and STC Dip Spin Join Forces

The two companies have formed a strategic alliance to expand capabilities serving the zinc flake coating industry.

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Liquid Coating

PaintExpo 2020 Rescheduled

After being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Paint Expo 2020, the trade fair for industrial coating technologies will now take place in Karlsruhe, Germany October 12-15, 2020.

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