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Forms+Surfaces Expands from Humble Beginnings to Global Market Leader

Originally founded in Santa Barbara, California, the company now manufactures in multiple U.S. locations and in India.

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Hollow Cone Liquid Nozzle Offers Uniform Distribution

New liquid atomizing spray nozzle features a tangential flow design.

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Electroplating

Episode 37: An Interview with John Mulder, Master Finish

John Mulder, president of Master Finish of Grand Rapids, Mich., discusses his company’s experience with trivalent chromium and offers advice for those thinking of transitioning their current hexavalent chromium processes or adding tri-chrome capabilities.

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Sol-Gel Metal Pretreatment Offers Corrosion Protection, Adhesion

The pretreatment solution is designed specifically for the aerospace industry.

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MicroCare Celebrates 40 Years of Critical Cleaning Solutions

The company was founded in October 1983.

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40-under-40

Products Finishing 40 Under 40 Program Issues 2024 Call for Nominations

PF is looking for 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the world of coating and finishing. Deadline for nominations is February 1, 2024.

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Bowman XRF Appoints Technical Sales Engineer

Landon Robertson named technical sales engineer for the Eastern Region for Bowman XRF.

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economics

Checon Expands Market Offering with Acquisition of Umicore Electrical Materials USA, Inc.

The company is strategically working to meet future growth opportunities surrounding the use of precious metals and conductive materials like copper and aluminum.  

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Cobalt’s Role In Passivation

Learn about cobalt in passivation, why it is being replaced and the alternative technology that is taking its place in this column from Christian Kissig of Columbia Chemical. 

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automotive

The Time is Now

Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses takeaways from recent industry events and recounts observations about the growing interest in mobility applications. 

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