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Electrocoating

PPG Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Electrocoat

More than 100 employees from Springdale and the PPG Coatings Innovation Center attended, joined by PPG retirees who were instrumental in developing the breakthrough corrosion-protection technology.

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aerospace

Is Aerospace Finishing Filled to Capacity?

As Boeing and Airbus demand more finishing capacity, the challenges faced by owners of finishing businesses are pressing, as both customers and regulatory agencies amp up demands for management attention and resources.

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Industry Groups Challenge European REACH on Chromium Trioxide

challenge alleges that the commission erred in its assessment of chromium trioxide for authorization and failed to provide an exemption for the continued use of it and other related compounds in the surface coatings industry.

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Hentzen Coatings Announces Business Launch in Mexico

Company announces that Carlos Lopez has joined the company as General Manager for the Mexican general industrial business.

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Electroplating

Ask Art Kushner: Zinc-Plated Pipe Fittings

Q: We zinc plate then apply a yellow trivalent chrome conversion coat to pipe fittings. The rack-plated, large-size pipe fittings look great after plating, but a few days later start to show spots of corrosion. Any suggestions?

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Asterion Holding CEF Certification December 9-13

The C.E.F. certification is vital for anyone working in the metal finishing industry as it gives you the knowledge to improve every step of the metal plating process.

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Parts Cleaning

Intellifinishing Parent Company Ranks On Inc.'s 5000 Fastest

The company had 90 percent growth since 2009, going from $17.5 million in sales to $33.2 million, which ranks it as the 24th fastest growing company in its home state of Kansas in the Inc. rankings.

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Pavco Opens New Technical Pilot Center in Charlotte

Facility consists of over 40 process tanks designed for maximum pre- and post-plate flexibility, offering a diverse offering of finishing processes include zinc, nickel, chrome, antimicrobial, copper, alloys and tin.

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basics

8 Things You Need to Know About Paint Booth Lighting

Global Finishing Solutions has come up with some helpful insights on lighting for paints booths which plays a crucial role in achieving a quality paint job.

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Air Force Enlists New Plating Shop for Duty

The new Advanced Metal Finishing facility—$67 million of plating technology and safety —was unveiled with a ceremony and public tours, but it won’t be fully operation until the end of this year when work transfers slowly from the older, adjoining AMF building.

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