Pretreatments
BASF Acquiring Surface Treatment Provider Chemetall
BASF to acquire Albemarle’s global surface treatment business for is $3.2 billion; transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities and is expected to close by= end of 2016.
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Waterstone Faucets Honored as Region IX Small Business Exporter of the Year
Waterstone Faucets is a vertically integrated kitchen faucet manufacturer that performs numerous finishing operations, from electroplating to polishing to powder coating.
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PPG Expands Aerospace Coatings Development, Capabilities at UK Facility
$2 million investment supports installation of advanced-technology equipment for evaluating paint characteristics.
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PPG Opens New Liquid Coatings Application Development Center in Wisconsin
Development center houses multiple curing ovens, robotic paint applicators and spray booths with temperature and humidity controls to mimic a wide range of liquid coatings application conditions.
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Liquid Coating Demand Creates Albers Finishing
Kansas coater launches new, flexible and innovative liquid coatings line with help from IntelliFinishing.
Read MoreLiquid Coatings Q&A: How to Effectively Use PLCs
What are some of the most effective uses of programmable logic controllers in a coating operation?
Read MoreCleaning Q&A: Rust on Untreated Zinc Phosphate Surfaces
The internal phosphated surface of our parts rust if no rust preventive oil is applied within two or three days.
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Successful Cleaning Process Requires Team Effort
Customer and supplier mount intensive effort to bring a new, successful cleaning process online.
Read MoreCleaning Q&A: Lighting for Inspection
What is the best type of lighting for a designated buff and finesse area?
Read MoreElectrocoating Q&A: Obtaining Class A Automotive Part Quality
We are upgrading our line to satisfy a new customer and want to make sure we cover all necessary upgrades.
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