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Quick Turnaround is Key for Architectural Coating Shop

This California metal fabricator and coater focuses on fast turnaround and streamlining its processes with 40 years of experience in the construction industry.

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Liquid Coating

Using Solvents to Your Advantage

With so many solvent variations it can be different to choose the ones you need for your liquid coating process. In this helpful Products Finishing Ask the Expert article, Don Boespflug of Sherwin-Williams discusses the considerations you should keep in mind when selecting a solvent. 

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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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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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editorial

Embracing Environmental Responsibility

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

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curing

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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Minnesota Manufacturer Ranks on 'Fast 50 List'

Trystar was named to the list as an honoree in August 2024, and the MSP Business Journal announced its annual rankings on October 25.

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