leadership

SATA acquires the Dan-Am Company

The acquisition of Dan-Am Co. represents a milestone for SATA and is part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the North American market.  

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Ask The Expert

The Real Coatings Delivery Problems

Liquid delivery systems can have a lack of agitation, too much agitation, no coatings temperature control, and no coatings circulation. Read Sames’ Steve Romer’s solutions for these problems in this Liquid Clinic.

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Liquid Coating

Get in the Lab: Investing in Automation

Looking to upgrade your coating process and possibly invest in automation solutions? This helpful Ask the Expert article from Tom Brown of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for doing your research and working with your equipment supplier. 

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nasf

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters – Final Report

Unavoidably interrupted by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic of 2020-21, this NASF-AESF Foundation research project report R-120 has been ongoing since April 2019. Now complete, this report is the final report, reflecting 16 quarters of work. 

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sustainability

Reliant Expands Effort to Make Equipment Delivery More Environmentally Friendly

Reliant’s updated environmental program, however, includes changes based on new information about how packaging, shipping, delivering and unpacking its products impact both customer satisfaction and the environment.

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40-under-40

Products Finishing Opens Nominations for 2025 40 Under 40 Program

PF is looking for emerging leaders who are making a difference in the surface finishing industry. Deadline for nominations is January 17, 2025.

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editorial

Embracing Environmental Responsibility

PF editor-in-chief Scott reflects on environmental responsibility in the wake of Hurricane Helene. 

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masking

Powder Coater Leverages Its Manufacturing Mindset for Success

As a former motorcycle manufacturer, this powder coating Top Shop benefits from understanding the finishing industry from a customer’s perspective.

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European Graphene Nanotube Production Facility Opens

This facility’s strategic location in Serbia will enhance the supply of nanotube solutions across Europe, Asia and the U.S.

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Anoplate Completes Phase 1 of Expansion Project

Anoplate completed Phase 1 of their "Reimagine 459" project. The original 459 complex has been their home for decades.

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