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Liquid Chrome Vs. Chromic Acid Flake

Contemplating how to continue offering chromic acid services in an increasingly stringent regulatory world? Liquid chrome products may be the solution you’re looking for.

Proper Chemical Handling for Plating

Every year, improper chemical handling in industrial environments leads to injury and significant financial loss. Read about how to stay safe.

Haviland Celebrates 90 Years

Commemoration of the company’s founding in 1934 highlights its legacy and ongoing efforts to provide tailored chemical solutions for new and existing markets.

Customized Chemistry and Wastewater Treatment Solutions

Visit the company’s booth to explore how the dedicated team can support your business goals.

Company Builds $7 Million Laboratory

The 11,000-square-foot facility will provide the space required to advance product development and pilot new formulations within the company’s core markets.

3 Tests to Ensure Parts are Clean Prior to Plating

Making sure that all of the pre-processing fluids are removed prior to plating is not as simple as it seems. Rich Held of Haviland Products outlines three tests that can help verify that your parts are clean.

40 Under 40: Class of 2023

Products Finishing's 40 under 40 program recognizes nominated individuals driving the surface industry forward. Meet the class of 2023.

Attention to Measurement

English vs. Metric — which should you use? Ron Kinne of Haviland Enterprises Inc. explains why you need a firm understanding of both for measuring various aspects of plating processes.

Haviland Celebrates 10 Years of Complete Employee Ownership

Haviland is celebrating 10 years of 100% employee ownership in 2022.

Haviland Appoints Jennifer Altstadt to Board of Directors

Jennifer Altstadt joins the Haviland Enterprises board of directors, bringing years of experience in the industry with her.

Haviland Products Company Appoints Sales Representatives

Three new representatives join Haviland Products Company's sales team.

Filter Press Troubleshooting and Optimization

Zachary Beckman of Haviland Enterprises Inc. discusses proper filter press maintenance for optimization of wastewater treatment systems.

Haviland Enterprises Appoints New Director of Manufacturing

Vonn Schopp brings over 20 years of chemistry, safety and plant management experience to Haviland.

Electrolytic Rack Stripping Best Practices

J.R. Eyerly of Haviland Enterprises discusses the benefits of switching to an electrolytic strip from a nitric-based nickel strip for rack stripping, as well as best practices to ensure desired results.

Haviland Hires VP of Finance

Matt Osterhaven joins Haviland Enterprises as Vice President of Finance.

Haviland Enterprises Inc. Promotes Meg Post to President

Post joined Haviland in 2018 as vice president of finance and became CFO in 2020. In this position, she oversaw the company’s financial operations, including accounting and business analysis, as well as IT and marketing.

Outside the Box Thinking on Passivation

Richard Held and Daniel Church of Haviland Enterprises Inc. offer advice for troubleshooting passivation inconsistencies.

Haviland Products Hires JR Eyerly

JR Eyerly will focus on HPC surface finishing and commodity accounts with a specialized concentration in southern MI and northern IN.

Happy National Surface Finishing Day 2021

National Surface Finishing Day celebrates the contributions of the finishing industry to manufacturing and celebrates surface finishing professionals.

Haviland Combats Hand Sanitizer Shortage

Haviland Products Company retooled its Kalamazoo manufacturing location to produce hand sanitizer for non-profits in need. It has since expanded its disinfectant line and found it a significant growth segment.

Haviland Products Company Expands Surface Finishing Staff

Haviland Products Company recently hired Alex Beck as a technical sales account manager. The company hopes to continue expanding its surface finishing market.

Haviland Enterprises Partners with LANXESS Corporation to Distribute Disinfectant

Haviland has released Rely+On Virkon, a broad-spectrum hard surface disinfectant, to help businesses maintain clean, safe facilities.

Haviland Chemistries Keep Plating Operations Inline

Products include cleaners and chromates for anodizing and zincating.

Coronavirus Response in Manufacturing: Haviland Enterprises

In response to the coronavirus crisis, Haviland has delivered its first batch of 500 gallons of hand sanitizer at no charge for groups within its local community (re)filling pump or squeeze-style sanitizer dispensers.

Northern Indiana Anodize Opens $8 Million Finishing Plant

NIA has 23 tanks that are 32 feet long to accommodate aluminum parts up to 28 feet in length, as well as 26 smaller tanks.

Haviland's Process Designed for Plating Complicated Parts

Enables uniform deposition across wide range of current densities.

Haviland Names VP of Finance

Meg Post is replacing Terry Schoen, and will oversee the company’s financial operations, including accounting and reporting, financial planning and business analysis, IT, and risk management.

Haviland Makes New Appointments to Support Business Growth

Rob Pawson has been promoted to national sales manager of surface finishing and anodizing.He has been with Haviland for 25 years, most recently serving as regional sales manager.

Haviland Appoints New CEO to Replace Retiring Son of Founder

Mike Karasiewicz will take over for E. Bernard “Bernie” Haviland, who is retiring from the company his father founded in 1934.

Zinc Alloy Process Provides Ductile Deposits, Faster Plate Times

At Sur/Fin 2018, Haviland Products Co. will feature its Havalloy ZN-TCP zinc-nickel alloy plating process, designed to provide ductile deposits and faster plate times on complex-shaped parts containing 13-15 percent nickel by weight.

Haviland 80th Anniversary Underscored With National Recognition As One Of Best For Employee Financial Security

Haviland also featured in the October issue of Inc. Magazine for being named one of 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security.

Haviland Announces 100% Employee Ownership

Prior to this sale, Haviland Enterprises was owned 54 percent by the Haviland family and 46 percent by Haviland employees.

A Conversation With … Graham Torr

You wouldn’t know it by his quiet demeanor these days, but Graham Torr was once a head banger of the heavy metal variety.

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