Pretreatment for Powder Coating
Powder Clinic: Adhesion of Powder to Brass
Q. I’ve heard from a few vendors that brass presents challenges with adhesion, whereas steel and aluminum do not. What is the reason for this?
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A Conversation With ... Mike Gallagher, Therma-Tron-X
Mike Gallagher is the sales manager at Therma-Tron-X in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and in June retired after a 40-plus-year career in the surface finishing industry.
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Axalta Acquires Coil and Spray Coatings Manufacturer Dura Coat
Axalta will purchase a majority stake at the closing which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2016, and the remaining outstanding shares by January 2019.
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$40 million invested: Dürr opens new US campus
The facility in Southfield, Michigan houses more than 500 employees, and combines activities of mechanical and plant engineering the firm had previously carried out at three different locations in the Detroit area.
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Ford honors Dürr at Annual World Excellence Awards
Dürr was presented with an award in the “Green brand pillar” category by Hau Thai-Tang, Ford group vice president, global purchasing.
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Peer Group Reviews JIT Powder Coating
Formerly part of the Star Coater program, the A-Team is now sponsored by Products Finishing.
Read MoreTime for a Federal Contractor Reality Check
The economic benefits of a federal contractor status can be significant; the federal government awarded over $445 billion in contracts in the 2014 fiscal year.
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40-Under-40: Class of 2016
Young professionals are a vital asset to the finishing industry. Products Finishing is recognizing the industry’s top young talent through an annual 40-Under-40 program.
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40 Under 40: Apple's Sean Novak Leads New Generation of Finishing Leaders
Novak has reached the apex of his career (so far) as manager of the surface finishing team at Apple Inc., a Cupertino, California-based conglomerate that designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and online services.
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Racking Up Profits in Coating Operations
Racking is often the first process when parts arrive at a finishing shop, but it’s the last process anyone thinks about when it comes to improving efficiencies and reducing costs.
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