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University of Colorado Students Win Annual BASF Science Competition

The challenge for this year’s competition was to create a superior finish on carbon fiber composites, which is used in vehicles to improve fuel efficiency.

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Anodizing

Michigan Anodizer Hopes to Build New Facility, Add 90+ Jobs

The plant would be comprised of a 68,850-square-foot building on 27 acres in the Fort Custer Industrial Park and employ 50 workers in the initial two years, then 44 workers in the third year.

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PPG Foundation Donates $40,000 to Coatings Department at North Dakota State University

New program will complement the university's long-standing coatings and polymeric materials program.

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Powder Coating

Top Shops: Employees drive Tri-State Fabricators to Growth, Success

This three-time recipient of the Top Shops award emphasizes human resources and training.

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management

Dürr Paint Test and Training Center In Michigan Packing Them In

Test and Training Center offers unique resources that provide OEMs offline opportunities to test paint and sealer materials for their production applications.

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The Robots Are Coming — Will Your Job Be Next?

With advancing automation, reconsider what robots have to offer.

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40-Under-40: Class of 2017

Chicago’s Amanda Beach leads the 2017 Products Finishing list recognizing tomorrow’s leaders in the finishing industry.

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Kyzen, CJI Host 'Clean and Green' Seminar June 13-14

The two firms will be offering two days of training, with several technical sessions and hands-on testing throughout the day. The training is free, but space is limited.

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Powder Coating

Axalta and NASCAR Legends to Open New Customer Experience Center

The Customer Experience Center is a 36,000 square feet training and conference complex designed to serve Axalta’s refinish, transportation OEM, and industrial customers.

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Linetec’s Expansions Adds 70 Jobs, Doubles Machine Capacity

Part of Linetec's latest job growth is a $3 million investment to double the capacity of the thermal services department.

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