Powder Coating
Wade Hickam Joins Col-Met as Co-Owner
Hickam, who has 30 years’ experience in the finishing industry, will work alongside founder and CEO Eric Jones and the entire Col-Met team.
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Roy Metal Finishing Acquired by Dutch Firm Aalberts Industries N.V.
RMF President John Pazdan says the acquisition will provide an opportunity for RMF to expand its services and broaden its geographic reach to better serve its customers.
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Chemeon Adds Research Scientist
Alec Kindall recently earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Arizona State University.
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Finishing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
The 2019 Products Finishing Hall of Fame class is open to anyone in the surface finishing industry, including liquid and powder coaters, as well as professionals in other finishing applications.
Read MoreParker Ionics to Become Division of New Parker Engineering of America
The company says it is poised to leverage the more than 50 years experience of its parent organization, Parker Engineering Co. Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan, to become a leader in the North American paint finishing market.
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FANUC Robots Partner with NFL's Jaguars on Fan-Friendly Activities
Fans visiting TIAA Bank Field on game day this season can interact with one of five new robots located throughout the stadium.
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XRF Coatings Analyzer Aims for Faster Throughput, Better Results
Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science expands the capabilities of its X-Strata920 XRF coatings analyzer to include a new high-resolution detector and a sample stage configuration.
Read MoreWill the Tariff Battles Help or Hinder North American Finishers?
It seems finishers could pick up business if Chinese products aren’t as cheap to import as those made in the U.S.
Read MoreLeading an Effective and Efficient Powder Coating Operation
Axalta Coating Systems’ Mike Withers has some sound advice for an inexperienced painter who’s been charged with running a powder line.
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A Conversation with Pat Gleason, Microfinish
The technical services manager for Microfinish of St. Louis, Missouri, is considered one of the most respected people in the finishing industry and was recognized as an NASF Fellow at its 2018 conference.
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