economics
A Hunt for the Elusive Surface Finishing Economic Forecast
During a 30-day period this year, I pulled the following headlines related to the U.S. economy from various periodicals.
Read MoreIt’s Not Jobs, Stupid
In 1992, one of Bill Clinton’s campaign managers summed up the key issue of that year’s presidential election in just four words: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Fast-forward to 2007, and ask most any politician: What’s the biggest issue facing U.S. manufacturing today?
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Try a Holistic Approach to Improve Anodizing Processes
Continuous improvements in quality and process efficiency are a must if your company is to compete in today’s market.
Read MoreSFIC Washington Forum: Plating and Politics
More than 150 finishing industry professionals converged on our nation’s capitol in May for the second SFIC Washington Forum.
Read MoreTHE POWDER COATING INSTITUTE
With The Powder Coating Institute in its twenty-fifth year, many of us involved with the organization have been looking back to see how far the industry have come, as well as looking forward to see where the industry can develop new applications and ensure ever expanding market penetration in a wide range of industries.
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Powder Coating Expands Its Coverage in the 21st Century
Powder coating remains the fastest growing industrial finishing method in North America, currently representing about 15 percent of the total market. About 5,000 industrial finishers in North America apply powder to a countless array of products for a high quality and durable finish, resisting scratches, corrosion, abrasion, chemicals and detergents. The powder coating process also maximizes production, cuts costs, improves efficiency and offers maximum compliance with environmental regulations.
Read MoreConductive Powder
Does the Powder Coating market/industry, supply or make available any Powder Coating that is also conductive? Would there be the chance of adding say nickel or copper to the Powder Coating to help this conductivity?
Read MoreBlackening Lead
I am interested in blackening a limited number of small cast figurines made of lead. Do you have any hints or suggestions? Are there any commercial products on the market that will do this?
Read MoreAqueous Cleaning Market
Question: I am trying to find out the size of the aqueous cleaning market for a presentation.
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