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How to Find a Job in the Finishing Industry
The time is ripe to find a great job in the finishing industry. Here are some resources and training opportunities that may aid you in your search.
Read More40 Under 40: Class of 2022
Products Finishing announces this year’s 40-Under-40 award recipients. The annual program recognizes emerging leaders working to forward the surface finishing industry.
WatchECOAT22 Fosters Education, Networking Opportunities
From discovering the latest technology and trends to sourcing new partners, ECOAT22 is the premier event for the electrocoating industry.
Read MoreNASF/AESF Releases 2022 Finishing Training Schedule
The National Association for Surface Finishing’s 2022 catalog of finishing courses is currently available for download.
Read MoreWeiler Abrasives Donates to Veteran Education Program
Workshops for Warriors trains and certifies veterans, wounded warriors and transitioning service members in CNC, welding, CAD and other technical trades. Weiler Abrasives, a longtime supporter of the nonprofit, recently donated $25,000.
Read MoreQ+A: Electroplating and Anodizing Top Shop, Technical Plating
Technical Plating was recently named a Products Finishing Top Shop. We spoke with shop manager and vice president (and 40-Under-40 member) Tyler Thomas to learn more about how the shop runs.
Read MoreThe Year in Review
Products Finishing offers a look back at some of the most noteworthy finishing industry stories from 2021.
Read MoreEpisode 13: On the Line — The Year In Review
In this episode of On the Line, Products Finishing takes a look back at the most pertinent stories covered by the podcast in 2021.
ListenUyemura Associates Complete Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training
Lean Six Sigma black belts have been awarded to five associates from Uyemura: Don Gudeczauskas, April Labonte, Chris Carrillo, Jose Garcia and Scott Larson.
Read MoreEpisode 12: Trends in Automation for Finishers
In this episode of On the Line, we hear insights into automation trends for finishers from Derek DeGeest of DeGeest Corp., Rob Weber of Fischer Technology, Jacob Fortmeyer of Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Robert Ravensburgen of OmniRobotic.
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