Powder Coating
Finishing for Warriors to Train Vets for Coating Industry
San Diego-based Workshops for Warriors will provide an industrial finishing certificate program for Workshop for Warriors students, called Finishing for Warriors, that will launch in 2019.
Read MoreWorkforce Development in the Finishing Industry
The January issue of Products Finishing takes a look at an issue which is affecting every job shop and OEM: how to develop and retain a qualified workforce. I had the chance to talk with several shop owners about the importance of certification and training in retention of employees, and discovered a new program that helps veterans enter the liquid and powder coating industry. Check out the issue here.
Read MoreUsing Strippable Protective Coatings in Paint Booths
Strippable paint booth coatings have become increasingly popular in the finishing world, and Steve Love from GFS explains why these are necessary,
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To Improve Auto Coatings, New Tests Do More Than Scratch the Surface
Researchers describe three versions of a fast, reliable laboratory method for simulating scratching processes on automobile clearcoats.
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It’s Time to Learn How to Win Again
As a new year begins, we will do well to evaluate the strategies that worked and those that did not.
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Elcometer Opens NA Headquarters, Training Center
The 22,000-square-foot facility not only provides office space for sales and technical support teams, but also accommodates their ISO 17025 test laboratory.
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Robert Bryant Named Chief Executive Officer Of Axalta
The company also announced that Sean Lannon has been named chief financial officer.
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Jeff Kloes Joins Spray Systems to Lead Sales Efforts in Midwest
Kloes has more than 30 years of experience in the spray finishing industry, and will be based in Wisconsin.
Read MoreGerardo Perez Carpy Joins Col-Met EFS as Business Development Manager for Mexico
Perez will work to develop distribution partners in Mexico to promote the sales of Col-Met standard and RP Filtration products.
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