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Powder Coating

Selecting the Right Outdoor-Durable Powder Coating

The powder coating industry offers an array of chemistries to provide an excellent match to the manufacturer’s expectations for outdoor durability. 

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Used Plating Equipment Website Goes Live

Ronatec is launching a used finishing equipment website designed to offer a secure experience for both sellers and buyers.

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Powder Coating

Spray Tech Industrial Solutions Merges with PBS Industries

The merger combines expertise in cutting-edge spray coating technologies with that in industrial ventilation equipment solutions. 

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Liquid Coating

Sherwin-Williams releases printed metal coil coatings collection

New Sherwin-Williams coil coatings collection aims to bring an enhanced look of natural building materials for architectural applications. 

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Company Builds $7 Million Laboratory

The 11,000-square-foot facility will provide the space required to advance product development and pilot new formulations within the company’s core markets.

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Anodizing

Top Shop Aces Outstanding Customer Service

More than a finishing shop, this anodizing, powder coating and vacuum resin impregnating business goes above and beyond for its customers by being a resource for whatever their finishing needs might demand.  

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Electroplating

How to Choose Between Sulfate and Chloride-Based Trivalent Chromium

There are several factors to consider when choosing between sulfate and chloride-based baths for trivalent chromium plating. Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical discusses the differences and what platers should keep in mind when evaluating options.

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Anodizing

10 Anodizing Best Practices

Following this list of guidelines can help to increase the performance, cost effectiveness and quality for your anodizing operation. 

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editorial

Workforce Education and the Future of the Industry

The future workforce is a top concern for industry leaders today and training those who will take the reins is imperative.

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automotive

Coatings Plant Evolves with Market Trends

Expanding its focus from exclusively serving the RV industry, one of this company’s stand-alone coatings plant has successfully extended its services to additional markets.

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