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Episode 15: The Quest to Make Chrome Safe

In this episode of On the Line, we hear about a new non-aqueous trivalent chromium chemistry.

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sustainability

Making Chrome Safe

A non-aqueous hard chrome alternative offers safe and environmentally sustainable functional and decorative chrome coatings.

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Ask The Expert

Pressure Pots Vs. Pumps

Several factors will influence your choice of pressure pots vs. a pumping system as the right supply solution. Allan Mustard, strategic accounts manager, Carlisle Fluid Technologies, walks you through what you need to know.

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surfin

The Sacrifices of World War II in the Plating Industry - A Reflection in Light of the Covid Pandemic

Eighty years ago this month, our involvement in World War II began with the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was the existential crisis for the 20th century, for America and the world.  Thus far, the ongoing COVID pandemic may well be considered the existential crisis for the 21st, although we’ve just gotten started and climate issues lurk in the future. At the 1942 AES Convention, the first after Pearl Harbor, a special session was held, covering how the surface finishing industry was affected by the war effort.  It is worthwhile at this juncture to look back on this, especially in light of today’s pandemic. 

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Anodizing

Episode 14: Transformation

In this episode of On the Line, Products Finishing sits down with Andrew Kossowski, owner of Veterans Metal to hear about the company’s plan to completely update its traditional manual processes with digital solutions and automation.

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Powder Coating

Registration Open for CCAI Online Finishing Courses

CCAI’s Liquid Coating online course is scheduled to begin February 21, 2022; its Powder Coating online course begins March 21, 2022.

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management

PNC Finances Management Buyout of RIE Coatings

PNC Mezzanine Capital supports RIE Coatings management buyout.

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Liquid Coating

Nasmyth TMF Appoints New General Manager

Francisco Palop joins Nasmyth TMF as general manager.

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Ask The Expert

Do You Have Good Ground?

John Cole, president of Parker Ionics, discusses his favorite subject: why having a good ground is so important for your powder coating process.

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Electroplating

The Year in Review

Products Finishing offers a look back at some of the most noteworthy finishing industry stories from 2021.

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