leadership

MacDermid Enthone Celebrates 100 Years

Founded in 1922, MacDermid Enthone reaches a 100 year milestone in serving a number of industries including a wide range of surface finishing applications.

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Powder Coating

Over Curing Vs. Under Curing

Are defects in your powder-coated parts due to curing too long or not long enough? Verney Denerville of Tiger Drylac discusses the dangers of over- and under-curing and steps you can take to ensure a proper curing time for your parts.

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The Consolation Hire

Never, ever compromise and hire a person unless you’re confident they will succeed in the role.

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aerospace

Mingo Aerospace Achieves Nadcap Accreditation

The company has been granted 18-month merit for Nadcap accreditation for Coatings—Thermal Spray and Grinding, AC710/1 and AC7109/8.

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Powder Coating

IFS Coatings Announce New Heat Sensitive Substrates Manager

IFS Coatings names Todd Gragg as Business Development Manager for its PureClad powder coating product line.

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Liquid Coating

PPG Reveals the Most Popular Auto Colors

Let’s admit it: there isn’t a whole lot of change when people show up at their dealerships to buy a new set of wheels.

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Weiler Abrasives Donates to Veteran Education Program

Workshops for Warriors trains and certifies veterans, wounded warriors and transitioning service members in CNC, welding, CAD and other technical trades. Weiler Abrasives, a longtime supporter of the nonprofit, recently donated $25,000.

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management

Diversity and Company Culture Define Top Shop

2022 Top Shop Hohman Plating puts an emphasis on quality, a wealth of services and company culture. 

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California Clarifies Rule to Phase Out Hexavalent Chromium Processes

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) appears to be set on a rule phasing out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing processes that could disrupt industry and critical supply chains.

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A Life Lesson from a Quiet Titan of Finishing

Bill Nimtz was always most comfortable around the genuine and the ordinary. I think his kinship with people, all people, is what drove him to share a lesson that has stuck with me for decades.

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