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3-Stage Versus 5-Stage Washers
Columnist Rodger Talbert explains the difference between a five-stage washer and a three-stage washer, and how one provides better corrosion protection over the other.
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Ronatec Continues to Expand
Ronatec announces acquisition of ICF, growing its portfolio of offerings for the metal finishing market.
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Successful South African Plater Beating the Odds
Remaining focused on quality and reliability, Team Plating Works stays profitable in a volatile and challenging economy.
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Gema’s Chris Merritt Inducted into PCI Hall of Fame
Merritt's career has spanned nearly four decades and is marked by leadership and innovative contributions to the powder coating industry.
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HeaterTek Expands Capabilities for Metal Finishing Market
The electric immersion heater provider has acquired Industrial Heating Systems, a prominent player in the metal finishing sector.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Compensation
Over more than 30 years of annual compensation reviews, I have compiled a list of Dos and Don’ts that we follow at compensation review time and throughout the year.
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Products Finishing Reveals 2024 Qualifying Top Shops
PF reveals the qualifying shops in its annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to offer shops insights into their overall performance in the industry.
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Finishing Activity Closing at 47.7 for the Second Month in a Row
After slowing contraction for each of four months straight, Finishing activity leveled off in April. The scenario is similar across manufacturing segments, perhaps reflecting increased conservatism as interest rates and inflation fail to come down.
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Dirt in the Powder Coated Film
Rodger Talbert shares how to identify dirt showing up on powder-coated film and where it comes from.
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Dissolver for Lab Dispersing
The compact product redesign includes a closed worktop, unique lifting column, integrated control panel, large color display with light-up buttons and system adaptability.
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