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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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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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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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PNC Finances Management Buyout of RIE Coatings
PNC Mezzanine Capital supports RIE Coatings management buyout.
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Nasmyth TMF Appoints New General Manager
Francisco Palop joins Nasmyth TMF as general manager.
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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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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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Powder Coating Week Returns to Orlando in 2022
PCI’s Powder Coating Week 2022 will take place March 7-9 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando.
WatchThe Present Situation in The Electroplating Industry as Regards Government Restrictions and Government Business (1942)
by William McCord Technical Editor’s Note: The paper begins with introductory remarks by Chairman Maurice R.
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Cortec Launches Quick-Dry Coating for Spray, Dip Lines
Cortec’s EcoShield 386 FD force-dries in 5-10 minutes at 150°F and has good hot hardness, which keeps the hot coated parts from sticking together before they can cool down.
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