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UV Coating vs. Conventional Coatings

Could you give us some insight as to what we should be looking for with the various types of UV technologies?

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Liquid Coating

Global Finishing Solutions Wins Sherwin-Williams ProVisions Vendor Award

GFS is a provider of capital equipment solutions for the finishing industry.

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surfin

Electroless Nickel-plated Steel versus Stainless Steel: Case Studies

This paper highlights two case studies of manufacturers that have replaced, or done studies to replace, stainless steel with electroless nickel-plated mild steel. In both cases, cost savings could be realized while maintaining or improving product quality.

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The Challenge Before Us

This paper is a re-publication of the 3rd William Blum Lecture, presented at the 48th AES Annual Convention in Los Angeles, California, on June 19, 1961. Dr. Charles Faust discussed the challenges to the surface finishing industry in the wake of the massive growth in technology in the mid-20th century.

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Electroplating

J&M Plating Wins Rockford Chamber Award

Firm received the Manufacturer of the Year award from Chamber of Commerce for efforts to grow and expand into new markets by investing in new technology.

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economics

Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions Launches New Website

New site more closely aligned with company’s strategic vision for growth, promotes entire product line to the market.

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Walter Surface Technologies Wins Top Award By Grainger Mexico

“Best Supplier with the Greatest Commitment” award during Grainger Mexico’s presentation gala held in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

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Liquid Coating

Dürr Consolidates Campus in Southfield, Michigan

Company moves all of its business from three locations -- Plymouth, Auburn Hills and Wixom -- into one engineering, research and equipment testing center.

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Parts Cleaning

CCAI Announces New Salt Lake City Chapter

Joe Jeppson with Coral Chemical is taking the reign as the first chapter president along with Ken Nein of IFS Coatings as vice president and Jared Ainsworth of TCI Powder as treasurer.

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Liquid Coating

Truck Oven for Paint Baking

Grieve’s No. 911 is an electrically heated, 500°F truck oven used for paint baking. Workspace dimensions measure 39" × 36" × 48".

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