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Parts Cleaning

Economical Alternative to Traditional Cleanrooms

This offering aims to provide an economical and efficient alternative for businesses requiring controlled environments for delicate operations.

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Powder Coating

3-Stage Versus 5-Stage Washers

Columnist Rodger Talbert explains the difference between a five-stage washer and a three-stage washer, and how one provides better corrosion protection over the other. 

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economics

Ronatec Continues to Expand

Ronatec announces acquisition of ICF, growing its portfolio of offerings for the metal finishing market.

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economics

Successful South African Plater Beating the Odds

Remaining focused on quality and reliability, Team Plating Works stays profitable in a volatile and challenging economy.  

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Powder Coating

Gema’s Chris Merritt Inducted into PCI Hall of Fame

Merritt's career has spanned nearly four decades and is marked by leadership and innovative contributions to the powder coating industry.

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economics

HeaterTek Expands Capabilities for Metal Finishing Market

The electric immersion heater provider has acquired Industrial Heating Systems, a prominent player in the metal finishing sector.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Compensation

Over more than 30 years of annual compensation reviews, I have compiled a list of Dos and Don’ts that we follow at compensation review time and throughout the year.

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Electroplating

Products Finishing Reveals 2024 Qualifying Top Shops

PF reveals the qualifying shops in its annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to offer shops insights into their overall performance in the industry. 

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Finishing Activity Closing at 47.7 for the Second Month in a Row

After slowing contraction for each of four months straight, Finishing activity leveled off in April. The scenario is similar across manufacturing segments, perhaps reflecting increased conservatism as interest rates and inflation fail to come down.

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Dissolver for Lab Dispersing

The compact product redesign includes a closed worktop, unique lifting column, integrated control panel, large color display with light-up buttons and system adaptability.

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