On The Line

Products Finishing's On The Line Podcast

A Podcast for Coaters & Finishers

Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast presents stories from the world of finishing in the voices of those who are in the trenches doing the work.

Recent Episodes

sustainability

Episode 45: An Interview with Chandler Mancuso, MacDermid Envio Solutions

Chandler Mancuso, technical director with MacDermid Envio discusses updating your wastewater treatment system and implementing materials recycling solutions to increase efficiencies, control costs and reduce environmental impact.

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Anodizing

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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Powder Coating

Episode 43: Unpacking Paint Expo 2024

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

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sustainability

Episode 42: An Interview with Robin Deal, Hubbard-Hall

Hubbard-Hall wastewater treatment specialist Robin Deal discusses the latest trends in wastewater management. 

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education

Episode 41: An Interview with Holly Gottfredson, Finishing Dynamics, American Metalcraft Inc.

On the Line explores gender roles in manufacturing and finishing, and the importance of education in fostering a workforce for the future of the industry.

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Powder Coating

Episode 40: On The Line Discusses Industry Trends, Year Ahead

To celebrate the 40th installment of Products Finishing’s On the Line column and podcast, the PF crew sat down to discuss industry trends and initiatives. 

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Industry 4.0

Episode 39: Expediting ERP Software Deployments

Products Finishing learns about a recent manufacturing software deployment by Steelhead Technologies that was completed in record time for A1 Paint, Powder and Sandblasting.

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Episode 38: On the Line — Looking Back on 2023

PF’s On the Line discusses some of the issues that were top of mind for industry during the past year.

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Electroplating

Episode 37: An Interview with John Mulder, Master Finish

John Mulder, president of Master Finish of Grand Rapids, Mich., discusses his company’s experience with trivalent chromium and offers advice for those thinking of transitioning their current hexavalent chromium processes or adding tri-chrome capabilities.

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aerospace

Episode 36: An Interview with Peter Mirabello, Metal Finishing Technologies LLC

Peter Mirabello of Metal Finishing Technologies discusses his passion for surface finishing and trends shaping the industry today.

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Electroplating

Episode 35: Advancing Trivalent Chromium for Functional Coatings

Products Finishing recently caught up with Doug Morrison and Kyle Hankinson of Trion Coatings to hear the latest developments with their SAFEChrome trivalent chromium technology. 

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Electroplating

Episode 34: An Interview with Chrissy Pullara, Astro Electroplating

From research chemist to chemistry teacher to marketing manager to business development, Astro Electroplating’s new president Chrissy Pullara has already had a prolific career in finishing — she recently sat down with Products Finishing to talk about her experience, trends in the industry and what’s next for her company.

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