Anodizing

Plating Shop Owner Richard Taylor Going Strong at 100

Mansfield, Ohio, shop was started by Taylor's father, and features zinc coatings with chromate top coatings, as well as bright chrome decorative finishes are available.

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General Magnaplate Closes California Plant After 36 Years

Cites difficult business conditions in California, and the settlement of a potential lawsuit threatened by the Santa Barbara-based Environmental Defense Center.

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Lincoln Industries Hosting 'Inspired 2016'

May 25–26 event is an opportunity to meet experts from across the country, explore best practices, discuss industry trends, increase technical knowledge, tour their facilities and learn the latest in coating and electroplating technologies.

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Update: IDL Precision Talks Purchasing Plating Shop

Owners of IDL Precision Machining push back ownership of plating shop they are purchasing to June 1.

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The National Election Dominates the Discussion at the 2016 NASF Washington Forum

An essential NASF conference to get the latest on important legislative and regulatory matters.

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Vincent Noonan named Sheffield Platers VP Strategic Operations

Industry veteran tasked with identifying leads for business development opportunities, and be responsible for ensuring highly productive relationships and partnerships.

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A Conversation with...Tanya Bolden, Automotive Industry Action Group

Bolden, the director of corporate responsibility products and services for AIAG, will speak at NASF Sur/Fin in June.

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Improving the Life of Tanks and Liners

Maintenance of aging plants and equipment is a controllable expense, but only if you are proactive.

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Data Rich, Information Poor

Examine and measure large data sets to uncover hidden patterns and compare it with other finishing companies.

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Anodizing: Black, Pitted Areas on Anodized Parts

Q. What are the black pits on my parts? How is this happening?

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