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On My Mind: Disaster Recovery
During the last three to five years, one of the trends in the finishing industry has been for shops to automate as many of their processes as possible.
Read MoreE-Coat: Quantity or Quality
All finishers want a high-quality line with high throughput. But a company's decisions will typically favor one or the other. Quaker Mfg. Inc. chose quality over quantity...
Read MoreOn My Mind: Strength or Growth?
Usually, a company acts either as a growth company or a strength company.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Learning from the Government
For the past several weeks, I have been following the 9/11 controversy surrounding the FBI, CIA, Bush administration and my two-year-old son. (Okay he hasn’t been blamed yet, but he’s about the only one.) In fact, I’m writing this having just read the Cowley letter (a scathing letter from an FBI field agent to FBI director Robert Mueller that roundly criticizes him and the FBI). What’s interesting to me in all this is not whether there was a cover-up regarding 9/11 or who is at fault.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Networking Opportunities
The number one reason many people attend a tradeshow or conference is for the opportunity to network with other professionals in their industry.
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Herman Miller Adds Powder Coating
The addition of a powder coating line has allowed furniture manufacturer Herman Miller to create interesting and unusual shapes for its state-of-the-art workstations…
Read MoreOn My Mind: Time to Buy
While last year was one of the worst anyone can remember, we are starting to see signs of a recovery in economic indicators, and we are beginning to hear positive statements from manufacturers, finishers and equipment suppliers. (Have I said this before?) Finishers must be prepared to take advantage of this economic recovery.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Workforce Illiteracy
A recent study by Educational Testing Service (Princeton, NJ) found that the literacy of American adults ranks 10th out of 17 industrialized nations.
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Powder Coating Replaces Anodizing
You've all heard numerous conversion stories that detailed the transition from paint to powder. But, with the advent of chrome powder coatings, there's a new story to tell…
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New Dip/Spin Facility Improves Efficiency
By moving into a new facility, Depor was able to build a dip/spin line that met its requirements. The new line has improved the company's efficiency and reduced its environmental impact…
Read MoreMy Mind: Homegrown Systems
What image does your mind conjure up when I tell you a finishing system was homegrown?
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